McAllen Miller International Airport (KMFE)
Medium airport · McAllen, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | McAllen Miller International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMFE |
| IATA | MFE |
| Elevation | 107 ft (33 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°10'34" W 98°14'17" 26.17614, -98.23797 |
| Location | McAllen, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 7,120 ft (2170 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 2,639 ft (804 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
McAllen Miller International Airport at a glance
McAllen Miller International Airport is a medium airport in McAllen, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as MFE. The field elevation of 107 ft (33 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMFE 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 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 7,120 ft (2170 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMFE 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 McAllen Miller International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| General Lucio Blanco International Airport | MMRX | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Valley International Airport | KHRL | 59 km (32 NM) |
| General Servando Canales International Airport | MMMA | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport | KBRO | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Kingsville Naval Air Station | KNQI | 154 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for McAllen Miller International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 107 ft field elevation of McAllen Miller 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 McAllen Miller International Airport
What is the ICAO code of McAllen Miller International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of McAllen Miller International Airport is KMFE, and its IATA code is MFE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is McAllen Miller International Airport above sea level?
McAllen Miller International Airport sits at an elevation of 107 feet (33 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is McAllen Miller International Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.1761, -98.2380 — in McAllen, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is General Lucio Blanco International Airport, about 19 km away.
Does KMFE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMFE 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 McAllen Miller International Airport?
McAllen Miller International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 7,120 ft (2170 m) with a ASP surface.