- McAllen-Miller International Airport
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McAllen-Miller International Airport IATA: MFE – ICAO: KMFE Summary Airport type Public Operator City of McAllen Serves Rio Grande Valley, Texas Location McAllen, Texas Elevation AMSL 107 ft / 33 m Coordinates 26°10′33″N 98°14′19″W / 26.17583°N 98.23861°W Website Runways Direction Length Surface ft m 13/31 7,120 2,170 Asphalt 18/36 2,638 804 Asphalt Airport Director: Phil Brown McAllen-Miller International Airport (IATA: MFE, ICAO: KMFE) is an airport in McAllen, Texas, United States, located 2 miles (3.2 km) south of the central business district. The airport has 2 runways and one terminal with 5 gates. According to the updated 20-year Master Plan for MFE, runway 13/31 will be extended to 10,000 ft. In addition, a parallel runway will be added. An expanded cargo apron will be on the south side of the airport. In early 2006, Gate 5 opened on the main concourse due to the arrival of Delta Connection. In 2008, a terminal capacity study was conducted to assess the future needs of the airport and possible terminal expansion to include eight (8) gates, larger ticketing/office area, TSA security area queue. Paid parking at the airport was implemented on November 15, 2007 with the implementation of the Economy, Long-term and Short-term Lots.
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Airlines and destinations
Airlines Destinations Allegiant Air Las Vegas
Seasonal: Orlando-SanfordAmerican Airlines Dallas/Fort Worth American Eagle Dallas/Fort Worth Continental Airlines Houston-Intercontinental Continental Connection operated by Colgan Air Houston-Intercontinental Continental Express operated by ExpressJet Airlines Houston-Intercontinental Delta Connection operated by Atlantic Southeast Airlines Atlanta Traffic
MFE is currently the busiest commercial passenger airport in the Rio Grande Valley metropolitan areas. The airport is also served by all three global alliances, Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld. Following growth in commercial passenger service, MFE lost its only international flight in September 2007 - a daily Continental Express flight to Mexico City. After less than one year in service, it was announced that MFE would lose its only non-stop flight to Los Angeles, operated by Delta Connection partner ExpressJet Airlines, at the end of 2007. In December 2007, it was announced that Delta Connection would pull out of the McAllen market altogether on January 6, 2008, discontinuing its remaining two flights a day from MFE to Atlanta, operated by Delta Connection partner Atlantic Southeast Airlines. In March 2009, Delta, through its wholly owned subsidiary Northwest Airlines, returned to MFE with operations to Memphis, operated by Northwest Airlink partner Pinnacle Airlines. Northwest Airlines had previously operated flights from MFE to Memphis starting in 2004. On September 7, 2010, Delta Connection partner Atlantic Southeast Airlines resumed service to MFE essentially taking over the non-stop MFE-MEM route from Pinnacle Airlines. Starting May 1, 2011, Delta connection partner Atlantic Southeast Airlines will begin non-stop service from MFE-ATL and discontinue service from MFE-MEM. On May 24, 2009, Allegiant Air commenced bi-weekly, non-stop service to LAX Los Angeles, in addition to non-stop service to SFB Orlando two (2) times a week, and non-stop service to LAS Las Vegas five times a week. On August 15th, 2009, Allegiant announced that it would cease to operate service from MFE to LAX after less than a year in service due to poor passenger load factor.
Amenities
The McAllen-Miller International Airport's food and beverage options include a Quizno's pre- and post-security as well as DAZBOG Coffee, an Expeditions Bar, and Hunt Brothers Pizza pre-security. In addition, the McAllen Airport offers complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the terminal and a business center providing travelers with privacy, phones, and wireless internet connections. Post-security, the airport has a Classic Shoe Shine booth whose prices can be found on the airport's website. For shopping amentities, the airport has The Paradies Shops post-security. In October 2010, a CNBC News Store was completed pre-security.
The airport has the following on-site rental car companies:
- Avis Rent-A-Car
- Dollar Rent-A-Car
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car
- Hertz Rent-A-Car
- National Car Rental
The following are off-site rental car companies:
- Aleman Auto Rental
- Budget Rent-A-Car
- Thrifty
Expansion
As of 2011, plans are currently underway to expand the terminal. [1] Funding is combined from grants from the FAA and the TSA [2]
The following are planned additions/renovations:
- Addition of 52,000 square feet
- Adding space for new explosives screening unit, bringing the total to three
- Expanding the terminal and adding space for another gate
- Adding space for the Transportation Security Administration
- Sterilizer and steam generator (required for some international flights)
- Replacement of HVAC central plant equipment
"The project includes construction of a one-story building addition of approximately 7,400 square feet at the west end of the terminal building for a checked baggage screening facility and expanded outbound baggage handling system; renovation of approximately 11,200 square feet at the east end of the terminal building for public lobby improvements, expanded passenger security screening checkpoint, tenant office improvements, and concessions. It includes a two-story addition of approximately 33,000 square feet at the south end of the terminal building for aircraft boarding gates with passenger boarding bridges, passenger holdrooms, public lobbies, restrooms, concessions, airline operations, and mechanical and electrical equipment rooms; renovation of approximately 5,000 square feet at the south end of the terminal building for aircraft boarding gate and passenger holdroom improvements. It includes the replacement of HVAC central plant equipment which has reached the end of its useful life; and refurbishment of five existing passenger boarding bridges. Site work includes replacement of portions of the aircraft apron as required for building construction, underground utilities work, and apron drainage, and pavement marking and striping for aircraft positions and service vehicle lanes. The project includes a phased construction program and temporary facilities and provisions necessary to support ongoing airport operations during construction. [3]"
Area Airports
Nearby commercial airports with passenger service include:
- Valley International Airport (HRL) - Harlingen (40 miles)
- Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) - Brownsville (63 miles)
References
External links
- McAllen-Miller International Airport Homepage
- Resources for this airport:
- AirNav airport information for KMFE
- ASN accident history for MFE
- FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker
- NOAA/NWS latest weather observations
- SkyVector aeronautical chart for KMFE
- FAA current MFE delay information
Categories:- Airports in Texas
- McAllen, Texas
- Transportation in Hidalgo County, Texas
- Buildings and structures in Hidalgo County, Texas
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