Valley International Airport (KHRL)
Medium airport · Harlingen, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Valley International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHRL |
| IATA | HRL |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°13'43" W 97°39'16" 26.22850, -97.65440 |
| Location | Harlingen, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 7,257 ft (2212 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18L/36R | 5,950 ft (1814 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 9,400 ft (2865 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Valley International Airport at a glance
Valley International Airport is a medium airport in Harlingen, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as HRL. The field elevation of 36 ft (11 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHRL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 18R/36L — offers 9,400 ft (2865 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18R points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHRL shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Valley International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport | KBRO | 42 km (23 NM) |
| General Servando Canales International Airport | MMMA | 53 km (29 NM) |
| McAllen Miller International Airport | KMFE | 59 km (32 NM) |
| General Lucio Blanco International Airport | MMRX | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Kingsville Naval Air Station | KNQI | 143 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Valley International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 36 ft field elevation of Valley International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Valley International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Valley International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Valley International Airport is KHRL, and its IATA code is HRL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Valley International Airport above sea level?
Valley International Airport sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Valley International Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.2285, -97.6544 — in Harlingen, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport, about 42 km away.
Does KHRL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHRL appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Valley International Airport?
Valley International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 18R/36L, measures 9,400 ft (2865 m) with a ASP surface.