Contact Information
The Valley's Airport
Vision Statement
Valley International Airport will be the finest aviation gateway in South Texas, providing global air access for the Rio Grande Valley through superior operations, safety, and quality air transportation services.
Mission Statement
Working closely and effectively with key stakeholders, the Harlingen Airport Board is committed to providing excellence in air transportation services by having accessible, functional, safe, and efficient operations and facilities; promoting aviation and non-aviation development and economic growth through careful analysis and implementation of strategic investments; and supporting innovative, entrepreneurial initiatives to provide excellent value to its customers and partners and to further enhance Valley International Airport as a self-sustaining enterprise.
VIA Admin Contact Info
Information (Eng. & Esp.) (956) 430-8600
Operator/Dispatch/Communications Dept:
(956) 430-8601
Valley International Airport
3002 Heritage Way, 3rd Floor
Harlingen TX, 78550
Admin Staff
Juan Antonio “Tony” Nevarez, Airport CEO
Paul Widish, Assistant Director of Aviation
Celina P. Garza, CAP Senior Executive Assistant Administration & Finance
Ron Mustard, Director of Finance & Human Resources
Valerie Ramirez, Accounting Specialist
Alex Cienfuegos, Accounting Specialist
Nicolás J. Mirman, Commercial Director
Norma Cardenas, Ground Handling Manager
Pablo Lopez, Chief of Police
Jaime Mata, Lieutenant Rene Sanchez, Sergeant
David Garza, Sergeant
Holiday Schedule
VIA’s Administrative office is closed on the following holidays:
- New Years Eve (1/2 day)
- New Years Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday)
- Christmas (Eve and Day)
Airline Contact
Southwest Airlines: 1-800-435-9792
Español: 1-800-826-6667
United Airlines: 1-800-525-0280
Español: 1-800-426-5561
American Airlines: 1-800-433-7300
Español: 1-800-633-37115561
Delta Air Lines: 1-800-221-1212
Español: 1-800-511-9629
Sun Country Airlines: 1-800-359-6786
Español: 1-800-924-6184
Airport Facts:
Valley International Airport
(HRL), located in Harlingen, Texas, is the largest airport in the Rio Grande
Valley, serving 1,200,000 passengers annually (2024). Southwest Airlines offers
nonstop service to Austin, Houston, and Dallas. United Airlines offers nonstop
service to Houston, Chicago, and Denver; American Airlines offers nonstop
service to Dallas and Chicago; Delta Air Lines offers service between Harlingen
and Minneapolis/St. Paul and Sun Country Airlines service between Harlingen and
Minneapolis/St. Paul and Cancun.
Valley International Airport has the longest runway in the Rio Grande Valley, Runway 17R/35L, which measures 8,300 feet. General Aviation facilities are located on the east side of the airport. Gulf Aviation and Sun Valley Aviation offer aircraft rentals, maintenance, flight school, and much more for our general aviation pilots. Land space rental to build private hangars is also available. Harlingen Aerotropolis is also in the boundaries of the airfield. Please visit www.harlingenaerotropolis.com for more information.
FONSI June 2021
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Final EA Signed