A Guide to International Airports in Texas
Millions of travelers find themselves passing through or visiting Texas every year. For many, first time travel can be confusing because the state is huge and airports are found scattered across the land like chain restaurants. Most cities and towns have an airport in the area. Nonetheless, international airports host the majority of Texas visitors.
The majority of travelers flying to Texas will use one of many international airports found within the state. If this is your first time in Texas, it can be helpful to know where the airport is located and what you can expect to find within the terminal building.
Alice International Airport
Alice International Airport is not a huge airport, but it does see a large amount of traffic during hunting season. Located three miles from Alice, the airport offers flights to that area of Jim Wells County. Large jets do not fly from the airport, but it does offer flights on multi-engine and single-engine aircraft.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Located in the capital city, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport provides flights from dozens of airlines through their 25 gates in the Barbara Jordan terminal. Hilton Austin Airport is on the airport grounds. Downtown Austin is about ten minutes away. The airport offers numerous shops and restaurants:
• Auntie Anne's Pretzels
• Austin City Limits
• Book People
• Harlon's Country Breakfast and BBQ
• Highland Lakes Bar
• Salt Lick BBQ
• Schlotzsky's Deli
• Sierra News
• Texas Longhorn's Store
• Waterloo Ice House
Corpus Christi International Airport
Downtown Corpus Christi is a mere eight miles from the airport. One thing that most passengers note is the sheer beauty of the airport and surrounding landscaping. A beautiful memory garden is located outside of the terminal.
• Gulf Coast News
• Hang Time Restaurant
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is midway between Dallas and Fort Worth. The convenient location makes it easy to visit either city. The airport layout is much like that of a snowman with roads and walkways encircling the five terminal buildings. Each terminal has an excellent selection of stores and eateries, including the following:
• Apple Electronics
• Au Bon Pain
• Borders
• Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop
• Dickey's BBQ
• Dunkin' Donuts
• Hudson News
• KidsZoo
• La Bodega
• McDonalds
• Popeyes
• Proactiv
• Sony Electronics
• Starbucks
• Subway
• Taco Bell
• TGI Fridays
El Paso International Airport
El Paso International Airport is within five miles of downtown. The airport spans close to 7,000 acres of land and has one large terminal building that offers many stores and restaurants for travelers.
• Burger King
• Cantina del Rio
• Carlos and Mickey's
• CNBC
• El Paso Vineyards
• Galeria del Sol
• La Zia
• Spira Footwear
• Starbucks
• Sun City News
• Tortilla Flats Bar and Grill
Fort Worth/Meacham International Airport
While Fort Worth/Meacham International Airport is smaller than Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, it is closer to Fort Worth. Fort Worth/Meacham is about eight miles north of downtown Fort Worth. Most travelers use DFW because of the sheer size, but if you want to be close to Fort Worth, Meacham's a great alternative. If you do use this airport, the Vintage Flying Museum is on site.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
George Bush Intercontinental is located about twenty miles from downtown Houston. Situated on 10,000 acres, this is one of the largest airports in all of Texas and more than 43 million passengers use the airport every year.
• Brooks Brothers
• Bubba's
• Drexler's
• Explore Houston
• Gulf Coast News
• Harlon's BBQ
• Hometown Favorites
• McDonalds
• Pizzeria Uno
• Simply Books
• Smoothie Factory
• Spirit of the Red Horse
• Stadium City Bar and Grill
• Stelzig
• White Magnolia
Laredo International Airport
Situated a short distance from downtown Laredo, Laredo International Airport offers flights to and from Laredo, Texas. The airport borders Casa Blanca Lake and the Laredo Arena.
• Convention Bureau
• UETA Gift & Duty Free
• Villa Laredo
Lubbock/Preston Smith International Airport
At Lubbock/Preston Smith International Airport, passengers will have an easy time navigating the arc shaped terminal. The layout is easy to follow and retail vendors are scattered throughout both levels to ensure there are many areas for dining or shopping during any possible delay. Located about ten miles northeast of downtown, travelers will find it easy to reach their destination.
• Burger King
• News Exchange
• Pizza Hut
• Starbucks
• TCBY
Maverick County Memorial International Airport
Eight miles from Eagle Pass, Texas, Maverick County Memorial International Airport is deemed an international airport, but it is actually very tiny with only two aircraft on hand for flights. Most travelers using this airport are traveling locally.
McAllen Miller International Airport
McAllen Miller International Airport is the busiest airport in the Rio Grande Valley. Located in McAllen, the airport is within eight miles of Reynosa, Mexico and two miles from the downtown area of McAllen.
• Departure Café
• Game Time Bar
• Game Time Café
• UETA Gift Shop
Midland International Airport
Located in Midland about ten miles from downtown, Midland International Airport's passenger traffic steadily grows every year. American Eagle, Continental Express, New Mexico Airlines and Southwest all fly to and from Midland.
• Thunderbolt Grill
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
By the year 2010, the newly renovated Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport will be running at full capacity. More than $10 million in renovations have already been completed and more are to come. Traveling to Amarillo is easy because the airport is housed in Amarillo's former Air Force base within seven miles of downtown.
San Antonio International Airport
Nestled on 2,600 acres about seven miles from downtown San Antonio, San Antonio International Airport offers flights in and out of two terminals. Restaurants and shops are both unique and enticing:
• Alamo City Microbrewery and Grill
• Alamo Extra Newsstand
• Blimpies
• Cinnabon
• Creative Croissants
• Gervin's Sports Bar
• Landing Gear
• Las Palapas
• Native Texan
• Seattle's Best Coffee
• Texan Accent
Scholes International Airport
While not a huge airport, Scholes International Airport offers non-stop service to Central America, South America and the Caribbean. It's also in the heart of Galveston making it a convenient airport for those who plan to visit coastal Texas. Howard Johnson is on the airport grounds making it easy to spend a night either before or after your flight.
• Lone Star Flight Museum
• Moody Gardens Hotel and Theme Park
South Padre Island International Airport
South Padre Island International Airport is in Brownsville about twenty miles from South Padre Island. Matamoros, Mexico is less than five miles from the airport. For those who want to be close to Mexico and South Padre Island, the airport's location cannot be topped!
Texas Tourist Guide
The majority of travelers flying to Texas will use one of many international airports found within the state. If this is your first time in Texas, it can be helpful to know where the airport is located and what you can expect to find within the terminal building.
Alice International Airport
Alice International Airport is not a huge airport, but it does see a large amount of traffic during hunting season. Located three miles from Alice, the airport offers flights to that area of Jim Wells County. Large jets do not fly from the airport, but it does offer flights on multi-engine and single-engine aircraft.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Located in the capital city, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport provides flights from dozens of airlines through their 25 gates in the Barbara Jordan terminal. Hilton Austin Airport is on the airport grounds. Downtown Austin is about ten minutes away. The airport offers numerous shops and restaurants:
• Auntie Anne's Pretzels
• Austin City Limits
• Book People
• Harlon's Country Breakfast and BBQ
• Highland Lakes Bar
• Salt Lick BBQ
• Schlotzsky's Deli
• Sierra News
• Texas Longhorn's Store
• Waterloo Ice House
Corpus Christi International Airport
Downtown Corpus Christi is a mere eight miles from the airport. One thing that most passengers note is the sheer beauty of the airport and surrounding landscaping. A beautiful memory garden is located outside of the terminal.
• Gulf Coast News
• Hang Time Restaurant
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is midway between Dallas and Fort Worth. The convenient location makes it easy to visit either city. The airport layout is much like that of a snowman with roads and walkways encircling the five terminal buildings. Each terminal has an excellent selection of stores and eateries, including the following:
• Apple Electronics
• Au Bon Pain
• Borders
• Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop
• Dickey's BBQ
• Dunkin' Donuts
• Hudson News
• KidsZoo
• La Bodega
• McDonalds
• Popeyes
• Proactiv
• Sony Electronics
• Starbucks
• Subway
• Taco Bell
• TGI Fridays
El Paso International Airport
El Paso International Airport is within five miles of downtown. The airport spans close to 7,000 acres of land and has one large terminal building that offers many stores and restaurants for travelers.
• Burger King
• Cantina del Rio
• Carlos and Mickey's
• CNBC
• El Paso Vineyards
• Galeria del Sol
• La Zia
• Spira Footwear
• Starbucks
• Sun City News
• Tortilla Flats Bar and Grill
Fort Worth/Meacham International Airport
While Fort Worth/Meacham International Airport is smaller than Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, it is closer to Fort Worth. Fort Worth/Meacham is about eight miles north of downtown Fort Worth. Most travelers use DFW because of the sheer size, but if you want to be close to Fort Worth, Meacham's a great alternative. If you do use this airport, the Vintage Flying Museum is on site.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
George Bush Intercontinental is located about twenty miles from downtown Houston. Situated on 10,000 acres, this is one of the largest airports in all of Texas and more than 43 million passengers use the airport every year.
• Brooks Brothers
• Bubba's
• Drexler's
• Explore Houston
• Gulf Coast News
• Harlon's BBQ
• Hometown Favorites
• McDonalds
• Pizzeria Uno
• Simply Books
• Smoothie Factory
• Spirit of the Red Horse
• Stadium City Bar and Grill
• Stelzig
• White Magnolia
Laredo International Airport
Situated a short distance from downtown Laredo, Laredo International Airport offers flights to and from Laredo, Texas. The airport borders Casa Blanca Lake and the Laredo Arena.
• Convention Bureau
• UETA Gift & Duty Free
• Villa Laredo
Lubbock/Preston Smith International Airport
At Lubbock/Preston Smith International Airport, passengers will have an easy time navigating the arc shaped terminal. The layout is easy to follow and retail vendors are scattered throughout both levels to ensure there are many areas for dining or shopping during any possible delay. Located about ten miles northeast of downtown, travelers will find it easy to reach their destination.
• Burger King
• News Exchange
• Pizza Hut
• Starbucks
• TCBY
Maverick County Memorial International Airport
Eight miles from Eagle Pass, Texas, Maverick County Memorial International Airport is deemed an international airport, but it is actually very tiny with only two aircraft on hand for flights. Most travelers using this airport are traveling locally.
McAllen Miller International Airport
McAllen Miller International Airport is the busiest airport in the Rio Grande Valley. Located in McAllen, the airport is within eight miles of Reynosa, Mexico and two miles from the downtown area of McAllen.
• Departure Café
• Game Time Bar
• Game Time Café
• UETA Gift Shop
Midland International Airport
Located in Midland about ten miles from downtown, Midland International Airport's passenger traffic steadily grows every year. American Eagle, Continental Express, New Mexico Airlines and Southwest all fly to and from Midland.
• Thunderbolt Grill
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
By the year 2010, the newly renovated Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport will be running at full capacity. More than $10 million in renovations have already been completed and more are to come. Traveling to Amarillo is easy because the airport is housed in Amarillo's former Air Force base within seven miles of downtown.
San Antonio International Airport
Nestled on 2,600 acres about seven miles from downtown San Antonio, San Antonio International Airport offers flights in and out of two terminals. Restaurants and shops are both unique and enticing:
• Alamo City Microbrewery and Grill
• Alamo Extra Newsstand
• Blimpies
• Cinnabon
• Creative Croissants
• Gervin's Sports Bar
• Landing Gear
• Las Palapas
• Native Texan
• Seattle's Best Coffee
• Texan Accent
Scholes International Airport
While not a huge airport, Scholes International Airport offers non-stop service to Central America, South America and the Caribbean. It's also in the heart of Galveston making it a convenient airport for those who plan to visit coastal Texas. Howard Johnson is on the airport grounds making it easy to spend a night either before or after your flight.
• Lone Star Flight Museum
• Moody Gardens Hotel and Theme Park
South Padre Island International Airport
South Padre Island International Airport is in Brownsville about twenty miles from South Padre Island. Matamoros, Mexico is less than five miles from the airport. For those who want to be close to Mexico and South Padre Island, the airport's location cannot be topped!
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