Rio Grande City Municipal (67R), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Rio Grande City Municipal, local identifier 67R, is a public, non-towered airport in Rio Grande City, Texas, sitting at 290 feet elevation. The field is unattended and serves a small volume of business aviation traffic, with the nearest customs option at McAllen International roughly 36 nautical miles away. It functions as a modest general aviation field in the Rio Grande Valley area rather than a hub for scheduled or high-volume operations.
Runways
Rio Grande City Municipal has one paved runway, 16/34, 4,000 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Rio Grande City Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Mc Allen International (KMFE), 36 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Rio Grande City Municipal recorded 7 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Recorded business aviation traffic at Rio Grande City Muni is concentrated in April, August, and October, with August showing the highest count.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 4 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Rio Grande City Municipal averages 30.0 days above 90°F in August and 2.2 freeze days in December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 99.4°F, and January the coldest, at 70.7°F.
Weather station is 3.4 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Rio Grande City Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Medium intensity runway lighting on runway 16/34 is preset to low intensity. Pilots can increase intensity by activating the lights over CTAF.
The airport gate is closed and locked, restricting access. No public phone is available. The terminal building is locked.
For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Rio Grande City Municipal has five airfields within 38 NM. The closest is Diamond O Ranch, 23.49 NM northeast.
Part of the Rio Grande Valley area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there fuel available at Rio Grande City Municipal (67R)?
No fuel type is confirmed in the data for Rio Grande City Municipal. The field is unattended, with the gate and terminal building kept locked when no traffic is expected. Dispatchers should plan fuel stops elsewhere and treat this field as a landing-only option pending direct confirmation.
Where does 67R clear customs?
Rio Grande City Municipal (67R) has no onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is McAllen International (KMFE), located about 36 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance should route through KMFE rather than expecting service at 67R.
What are the runway dimensions at Rio Grande City Municipal?
Rio Grande City Municipal (67R) has a single paved runway, 16/34, measuring 4,000 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is also the airport's longest paved surface. The runway lighting (MIRL) is preset to low intensity and can be increased by activating it over CTAF.
How busy is traffic at 67R?
Rio Grande City Municipal (67R) recorded 7 business aviation operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, placing it in a low-traffic tier. Recorded months show activity in April, August, and October, with August accounting for the highest single-month count. This pattern reflects a small, intermittent user base rather than steady scheduled traffic.