Southwest Airlines Cities



 Harlingen/South Padre Island, TX
South Padre Island Harlingen, Tropical Playground of Texas, is known for great weather, old-fashioned hospitality, fun and relaxation. It's the perfect hub from which to explore or do business in the Rio Grande Valley, including northern Mexico and southernmost Texas. Harlingen has excellent golf courses and museums, a historic downtown, antiques galore. It's just minutes away from dozens of world-famous birding hotspots and South Padre Island, the premiere beach on the Texas coast.

Some reasons to visit Harlingen/South Padre Island . . .




City Information

Average Temperatures
Month Avg High Avg Low Avg Precip   Month Avg High Avg Low Avg Precip
Jan 69 50 1.4 Jul 92 75 1.8
Feb 72 53 1.2 Aug 93 75 3.0
Mar 78 59 0.9 Sep 89 73 5.3
Apr 82 65 2.0 Oct 84 66 3.8
May 87 72 2.5 Nov 77 59 1.8
Jun 90 75 2.9 Dec 70 52 1.1

Distances to Attractions Miles
Downtown 3
Brownsville 27
McAllen 34
South Padre Island 39
Matamoros Mexico 28

Conventions and Visitors Information
Harlingen Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau
311 E. Tyler
Harlingen, TX 78550-9121
www.harlingen.com
(800) 531-7346
South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau
7355 Padre Boulevard
South Padre Island, TX 78597
www.sopadre.com
(800) SOPADRE



Airport Information

Valley International Airport (HRL)

  • Gate Information: Southwest Airlines uses gates 5 and 6.
  • Ticketing: You can purchase tickets at the ticket counter located in the center of the terminal.
  • E-Ticket Check-In kiosks: Located in the ticket lobby.
  • Baggage Claim: The baggage claim is in the main lobby at the northeast end of the terminal.
  • Wi-Fi: Available in gate areas
  • Work Stations: Available
Phone Numbers
Reservations (800) 435-9792
Baggage Service (956) 425-1798
Freight/Cargo (956) 425-9391
Paging (956) 430-8601
Parking (956) 430-8694
Airport Information (956) 430-8600

Driving Directions to Valley International Airport:

  • From McAllen, take 83 east to Ed Carey. Turn left. Follow Ed Carey directly to the airport.
  • From Brownsville, take 77/83 north to Ed Cary direct to the airport.