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• Brownsville Airport Prepares for Holiday Rush amid Construction Play Video

  November 26, 2019 6:53 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – With the holiday travelers gearing up for Thanksgiving, a Rio Grande Valley airport is preparing for the crowds even while undergoing construction. According to AAA, more than 55 million people will be traveling for the holidays. Some of those travels will go through the Brownsville-South Padre Island... more »

• Brownsville to Offer Incentives for Potential Investors of New Airport Terminals Play Video

  November 19, 2019 10:15 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville is betting on growth with a $50 million investment underway at the airport. The Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport is building two new terminals and facilities that will help alleviate bottlenecks, according to Director Bryant Walker. The new layout is set to open a year... more »

• Emergency Landing at Brownsville Airport

  May 22, 2019 8:49 AM

  BROWNSVILLE- A flight leaving the Rio Grande Valley made an emergency landing at the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport Wednesday morning. Officials confirm to CHANNEL 5 NEWS the plane left the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport but turned around because of possible engine failure. We're told... more »

• Blind Man from Valley Stranded in Austin following Canceled Flights Play Video

  January 16, 2019 5:03 PM

  MCALLEN – A local blind man’s canceled flights left him stranded in Austin, hours away from McAllen. Adam Aleman says when his flight is canceled, he has to make new arrangements navigating through the airport. “Somebody would have to watch me and be responsible for me because what... more »

• Workers Involved in Presidential Visit Making Sure Things Run Smoothly

  January 10, 2019 12:14 PM

  MCALLEN – Several people who are involved in the presidential visit are working to make sure everything runs smoothly. KRGV’s Taylor Winkel reports from McCreery Aviation with the latest preparations being made. Journalists from all over Texas can be seen awaiting President Trump’s arrival. Federal airspace restrictions... more »

• Travelers Could See Impact of Partial Gov't Shutdown at Airports Play Video

  January 8, 2019 5:57 PM

  HARLINGEN – Travelers could see the impact of the partial government shutdown at the airport. The people who complete inspections at airports are federal employees. Transportation Security Administration agents are working but without pay. A lawsuit filed on behalf of federal employees says their jobs are considered... more »

• Jury Selection to Begin for Valley Man Accused of Illegally Flying 4 People into U.S. Play Video

  January 7, 2019 6:57 PM

  WESLACO – Jury selection is set to start Tuesday in the Rio Grande Valley for a man accused of flying four people without permission to be in the U.S. into the Weslaco airport. According to court records, 80-year-old Louis Luyton flew four Central American men in to the U.S.... more »

• TSA Expecting High Number of Travelers This Holiday Season Play Video

  December 20, 2018 2:59 PM

  WESLACO – The Transportation Security Administration says they expect a record number of people flying this holiday season. TSA is expecting 41 million passengers to travel through security checkpoints nationwide within the next couple of weeks. People carrying gifts are advised to hold off on the gift-wrapping since... more »

• Weather Causing Flight Delays in the Valley Play Video

  December 8, 2017 1:42 PM

  MCALLEN – The snowy weather has affected some flights leaving the Rio Grande Valley. Some of them were even canceled. Some flights, incoming and outbound, scheduled for Friday afternoon were delayed at the McAllen Miller International. All of the delays are due to the cold front that has blanketed most... more »

• Brownsville Airport Sets Meeting for Future Improvements Impacting Neighborhood Play Video

  August 14, 2017 7:11 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A public notice is out for 66 property owners in the Sunny Skies Colonia who will be impacted by the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport’s expansion project. Earlier this month, homeowners were shocked to see letters from an appraisal company asking to survey their homes to one... more »