Mc Allen International (KMFE), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
McAllen International (KMFE) sits in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, close to the US-Mexico border, and functions as a towered, public-use airport supporting a mix of general and business aviation traffic. The field carries onsite CBP inspection services with a USDA compliance agreement, positioning it as a practical clearance point for cross-border operations in the region.
Runways
Mc Allen International has two paved runways. The longest, 14/32, is 7,120 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Mc Allen International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 12:01am, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Mc Allen International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Mc Allen International recorded 10,090 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March and December. Business aviation traffic at KMFE concentrates in the winter and early spring months, with December and March posting the highest monthly totals and July the lowest.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 977 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Mc Allen International averages 30.0 days above 90°F in August and 0.3 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 99.6°F, and January the coldest, at 72.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Mc Allen International has published operating constraints in six categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Taxiway C between taxiway C2 and the approach end of runway 18 is not visible from the airport traffic control tower.
For clearance delivery when the airport traffic control tower is closed, contact Corpus Christi Approach.
When the airport traffic control tower is closed, the MALSR on runway 14, the HIRL on runway 14/32, and the MIRL on runway 18/36 are activated via CTAF.
Runway 18/36 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 30 passenger seats.
The approach ratio is 37:1 measured from the displaced threshold.
No 180-degree locked-wheel turns are permitted on runway 14/32.
When departing the airport, fly runway heading until reaching 1000 feet AGL before making any turn.
Jet or large propeller aircraft training, including practice approaches, touch-and-go operations, and practice instrument approach procedures, is prohibited due to noise abatement procedures in effect from 2300 to 0600.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport on a seasonal basis.
PCR VALUE: 880/F/A/X/T.
PCR VALUE: 330/F/C/X/T.
The PAPI is out of service indefinitely.
For ARFF response when the airport traffic control tower is closed, contact McAllen Airport Operations.
No aircraft engine run-ups are permitted on the terminal apron.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Mc Allen International has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is General Lucio Blanco International Airport (MMRX), 10.04 NM south.
Part of the Rio Grande Valley area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KMFE
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel available at KMFE, McAllen International?
McAllen International (KMFE) stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Fuel availability aligns with the field's attendance schedule, which runs daily from 0600 to 0001 local. The airport is towered and supports business aviation operations year-round. Dispatchers planning fuel stops should confirm quantities directly with ground services given the volume of business aviation traffic the field handles, over 10,000 operations annually.
What customs services are available at McAllen International?
McAllen International, KMFE, provides onsite CBP inspection services along with a USDA compliance agreement. This allows international arrivals to clear customs and agricultural inspection without diverting to another facility. The airport's proximity to the US-Mexico border, roughly 2.54 nautical miles from the metro area, supports its role in cross-border general aviation traffic. Crews should still confirm specific inspection hours and any advance notice requirements before arrival.
What is the runway configuration at KMFE?
KMFE, McAllen International, has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 14/32 is the primary runway at 7,120 feet long and 150 feet wide. Runway 18/36 is shorter, at 2,639 feet long and 60 feet wide, and carries restrictions on locked-wheel turns on 14/32 and limits on scheduled Part 121 or Part 380 passenger operations exceeding specific seat counts. Runway width and length differences make 14/32 the default choice for larger business aircraft.
Are there noise abatement restrictions at McAllen International?
McAllen International enforces noise abatement procedures that prohibit jet or large propeller aircraft training, including practice approaches, touch-and-go operations, and practice instrument approach procedures. These restrictions apply between 2300 and 0600 local time. Departing aircraft are also required to fly runway heading until reaching 1000 feet AGL before making any turn. Operators at KMFE should factor these procedures into training flight scheduling and departure planning.
How does business aviation traffic vary by month at KMFE?
Business aviation traffic at McAllen International, KMFE, is concentrated toward the start and end of the calendar year. December sees the highest monthly count at 977 operations, followed by March at 945, according to FAA TFMSC data. July is the slowest month, with 729 operations. This pattern points to a seasonal concentration in winter and early spring months rather than a flat year-round distribution, a detail dispatchers may want to factor into scheduling around peak periods.