Valley International Airport
Valley International Airport is the main air gateway for Harlingen in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. Known by the codes HRL and KHRL, it is classified as a medium airport and serves both local residents and visitors heading to the border region, nearby beaches, and surrounding communities. Its low elevation of 36 feet above sea level and straightforward layout help make it an easy airport to navigate, which is especially useful for travellers looking for a calmer alternative to larger hubs.
About Valley International Airport
Valley International Airport is the main air gateway for Harlingen in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. Known by the codes HRL and KHRL, it is classified as a medium airport and serves both local residents and visitors heading to the border region, nearby beaches, and surrounding communities. Its low elevation of 36 feet above sea level and straightforward layout help make it an easy airport to navigate, which is especially useful for travellers looking for a calmer alternative to larger hubs.
Overview
Valley International Airport is the main air gateway for Harlingen in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. Known by the codes HRL and KHRL, it is classified as a medium airport and serves both local residents and visitors heading to the border region, nearby beaches, and surrounding communities. Its low elevation of 36 feet above sea level and straightforward layout help make it an easy airport to navigate, which is especially useful for travellers looking for a calmer alternative to larger hubs.
At a glance
- Serves Harlingen, United States, in the America/Chicago time zone
- Airport codes: HRL for passengers and KHRL for aviation operations
- Three lighted asphalt runways support arrivals and departures in a range of conditions
- Longest runway: 18R/36L at 9,400 feet
- Other runways: 13/31 at 7,257 feet and 18L/36R at 5,950 feet
Why it matters for travellers
For passengers, the airport’s biggest advantage is convenience: it gives direct access to Harlingen and the wider Rio Grande Valley without the scale or complexity of a major metropolitan airport. The three-runway setup supports reliable operations, while the lighted surfaces are important for early morning, evening, and reduced-visibility movements. If you are planning pickups, drop-offs, or onward road travel, remember that local time follows Central Time in the America/Chicago zone, which can matter when coordinating flights, hotel check-in, or cross-border itineraries.
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FAQ
Valley International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Valley International Airport is located in Harlingen, United States (North America), at coordinates 26.220°, -97.660°.
- Its IATA code is HRL and its ICAO code is KHRL.
- Valley International Airport serves Harlingen, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Valley International Airport operates on America/Chicago local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Valley International Airport sits at latitude 26.220° and longitude -97.660°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from HRL. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for HRL is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from HRL on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 3002 Heritage Way, Harlingen, Texas, 78550, United States, the phone number is +1 956-430-8600, the official website is http://www.flythevalley.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.