McAllen International Airport

What McAllen International Airport does

McAllen International Airport is a municipally owned and operated public infrastructure entity under the City of McAllen's Department of Aviation in Texas, providing commercial passenger aviation, general aviation services, air cargo handling, and terminal amenities. The 138,000 sq ft terminal, built in 1993 and expanded/remodeled in 2015, features six commercial airline gates and serves approximately 2.4 million passengers annually. Nonstop scheduled service operates to five destinations — Austin, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, and Mexico City — with seasonal routes to Los Angeles and Orlando through partnerships with American Airlines, United, and Allegiant Air.

Revenue is generated through multiple transaction-fee streams including airline landing fees, terminal fees, gate charges, parking operations (short-term up to $15/day and long-term up to $60/week), rental car concessions (seven counters operating in terminal including Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, and Thrifty), air cargo handling via dedicated Cargo Building tenants (American Airlines Cargo, UPS, Ace Forwarding, Davila's Delivery Valley), terminal advertising managed through Lamar Airport Advertising, and ancillary amenities (MFE VIP Lounge, CoffeeZone/ComfortZone dining, Explore McAllen retail, shoeshine, charging stations, and pet relief area). General aviation services are delivered via a multi-vendor FBO ecosystem including McCreery Aviation (since 1946), Airport Terminal Services (since 1995), Western Flyers Air Service, and McAllen Flight Academy.

Commercial aviation, general aviation, and cargo distribution is supported by an integrated transportation network: Metro McAllen Bus Route 4, hotel shuttles, taxi and limo operators (All Valley Limo, All Valley Charters, Discovery Charter Buses, Escamilla Tour Buses, The Charter Bus), and on-site rental car providers. The airport's primary product surface consists of a 138,000 sq ft terminal, six gates, free WiFi via Orinoco access points, and a Tap 'n Fly License Plate Recognition parking system. The airport does not have external investors and is funded through operating revenue, federal/state grants, and city allocations under oversight of an Airport Advisory Board chaired by Armando Salinas III.

Name

McAllen International Airport

Legal name

City of McAllen (Department of Aviation)

Website

https://mcallenairport.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

McAllen International Airport is a municipally owned regional airport in McAllen, Texas serving the Rio Grande Valley with commercial passenger service, general aviation, air cargo handling, and terminal amenities including parking, rental cars, dining, and retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119), Air Transportation (481), Scheduled Air Transportation (48111), Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation (481111)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512), Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Passenger Terminal Facilities Management (Cleaning, Maintenance, Utilities) (TLAHAEAK)

Keywords

• Commercial aviation services
• General aviation FBO
• Air cargo handling
• Airport terminal services
• Passenger transportation hub

Headquarters

HQ city

Mcallen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Aviation Services: Landing fees, terminal fees, and gate charges paid by commercial airlines operating at the airport.
2. Parking Operations: Short-term and long-term parking fees collected from travelers. Rates: Short-term up to $15/day, Long-term up to $60/week.
3. Advertising Revenue: Terminal advertising space managed through Lamar Airport Advertising, providing static and digital displays throughout the terminal.
4. Rental Car Concessions: Seven rental car counter operations (Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Thrifty) located in terminal with associated concession fees.
5. Cargo Handling: Air cargo services including freight and package handling for Ace Forwarding Inc., American Airlines Cargo, Davila's Delivery Valley, and UPS.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

McAllen International Airport operates a 138,000 square-foot municipal terminal providing commercial passenger aviation, general aviation FBO services, air cargo handling, and passenger terminal amenities. The airport serves approximately 2.4 million annual passengers with nonstop service to five destinations and supports rental car concessions, parking, dining, retail, advertising, and ground transportation partnerships.

Product overview

McAllen International Airport is a regional airport serving the Rio Grande Valley, offering commercial passenger aviation with five nonstop destinations (Austin, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Mexico City) and seasonal service to Los Angeles and Orlando via American Airlines, United, and Allegiant. The airport provides general aviation FBO services through multiple providers, air cargo facilities, and a full range of passenger amenities including parking, rental cars, ground transportation, dining, shopping, VIP lounge, and pet relief areas. The terminal spans approximately 138,000 square feet with six airline gates, seven rental car counters, restaurants, retail stores, and free WiFi. The airport partners with Lamar Airport Advertising for terminal advertising and Metro McAllen for public transit connectivity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Aviation Scheduled passenger air service with nonstop flights to 5 destinations (Austin, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Mexico City) plus seasonal routes to Los Angeles and Orlando, operated through airline partners American Airlines, United, and Allegiant.
• General Aviation FBO Services Fixed Base Operator services including ground handling, passenger services, fueling, hangar space, tie-downs, aircraft charter, air ambulance, flight instruction, aircraft rental/sales/management, maintenance, parts, pilot supplies, and avionics. Providers include Airport Terminal Services (ATS, since 1995), McCreery Aviation (since 1946), Western Flyers Air Service (since 1991), and McAllen Flight Academy.
• Air Cargo Services Freight and package shipping services at the McAllen International Airport Air Cargo Building (2201 Uvalde Avenue), including delivery providers Ace Forwarding Inc. (Bays 18 & 19), American Airlines Cargo (Bays 8 & 9), Davila's Delivery Valley, and UPS (Bay 13).
• MFE VIP Lounge Premium airport lounge facility at 2500 S. Bicentennial Blvd #100 offering travelers a comfortable space to relax before flights. Contact: (956) 681-1500.
• Airport Parking Short-term and long-term parking with the Tap 'n Fly License Plate Recognition (LPR) system. Short-term rates: $5-$15/day (0-30 min free, 30 min-1 hr $5, 1-2 hr $10, 2-24 hr $15). Long-term rates: $7-$60/week.
• Terminal Advertising Advertising sales program operated with Lamar Airport Advertising, providing businesses static and digital display advertising opportunities throughout the terminal. Contact: Connie Franco at [email protected], 956-451-8674.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lamar Airport AdvertisingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMcAllen International Airport works with Lamar Airport Advertising to provide businesses with advertising opportunities throughout the terminal. Lamar provides static and digital displays for brand awareness building. Connie Franco serves as Airport Advertising Manager at MFE for Lamar Airport Advertising.
• Tailwind Concessions / OakwellscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperates two retail stores named Explore McAllen in the McAllen International Airport terminal. Offers merchandise including newspapers, magazines, books, travel guides, maps, food, snacks, chilled beverages, candy, gum, greeting cards, health and beauty items, coffee, and souvenir/gift items reflective of Texas and the Rio Grande Valley.
• Lagardère Travel Retail (formerly The Paradies Shops)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreviously operated CNBC Store and Explore McAllen retail locations in the terminal, selling books, magazines, bottled soft drinks, water, pre-packaged snacks, travel pillows, and Texas/Rio Grande Valley souvenir merchandise.
• CoffeeZonecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperates the food and beverage venue at the airport, providing full service menu with a variety of food and beverage items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Services both general terminal and ComfortZone bar customers.
• Airport Terminal Services (ATS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull service ground handling company based in St. Louis serving McAllen since 1995. Provides ground handling, passenger services, fueling, and other aviation support services.
• McCreery AviationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull service FBO serving McAllen since 1946 with hours 0500-2200. Provides complete line service with Texaco Jet & 100LL fuel, U.S. Customs ramp fueling, hangar space, tie-downs, weather, pilot lounge, conference room, hotel services, catering, and crew car. Additional services include aircraft charter, air ambulance, flight instruction, aircraft rental, sales and management, maintenance, parts, pilot supplies, and avionics.
• Western Flyers Air ServiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFAA-Certified air carrier operating since 1991. Provides jet-powered, air-conditioned, pressurized aircraft charter services. Fleet includes two King Air turboprop aircraft (E90XP and C90XP). Offers aircraft hangar parking and passenger lounge facilities.
• McAllen Flight AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFully accredited Part 61 Flight School providing career advancement through practical training programs. Academy graduates become professionals in the aviation field through engaging, hands-on educational opportunities.
• American Airlines CargocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCargo delivery provider operating from Bays 8 & 9 at the McAllen International Airport Air Cargo Building. Phone: 956-632-5929 or 1-800-227-4622.
• United Parcel Service (UPS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPackage delivery provider operating from Bay 13 at the McAllen International Airport Air Cargo Building. Phone: 1-800-742-5877.
• Ace Forwarding Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCargo delivery provider operating from Bays 18 & 19 at the McAllen International Airport Air Cargo Building. Phone: 956-682-2746.
• Davila's Delivery ValleyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal cargo delivery provider operating from the McAllen International Airport Air Cargo Building. Phone: 956-994-0077.
• Metro McAllencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic bus service operating Bus Route 4 to and from McAllen International Airport. Route includes La Plaza Mall, Lee's Pharmacy, Hospitals, Las Tiendas Plaza, South Texas College: Nursing Allied Health Center, HEB, and McAllen City Hall. Service hours Monday-Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• AviscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRental car counter in terminal. Local: (956)687-9597, Toll-free: 1-800-633-3469.
• HertzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRental car counter in terminal. Local: (956)664-2660, Toll-free: 1-800-654-3131.
• EnterprisecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRental car counter in terminal. Local: (956)686-9089, Toll-free: 1-800-261-7331.
• BudgetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRental car service located off airport premises. Provides courtesy vehicle for pickup. Contact via digital phone board in baggage claim. Local: (956)686-5394, Toll-free: 1-800-218-7992.
• All Valley Limo ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLimousine service provider available through ground transportation. Phone: (956) 213-1189 or (956) 630-5466.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• El Paso International Airport: Texas border regional airport of similar scale serving a comparable US-Mexico cross-border market with similar commercial aviation, FBO, and cargo operations.
• Corpus Christi International Airport: Texas Gulf Coast regional airport with comparable passenger volumes, airline partnerships, and general aviation/FBO infrastructure as McAllen.
• Laredo International Airport: Border regional airport along the Texas-Mexico corridor with similar commercial service, cargo operations, and US-Mexico traffic mix to McAllen.
• Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport: Direct peer regional airport also serving the lower Rio Grande Valley with commercial passenger service, general aviation, and cross-border (Mexico) potential — overlaps catchment with McAllen.
• Mobile International Airport: Mid-size US regional airport with similar passenger volumes, mixed commercial/general aviation profile, and recent terminal expansion — useful operating comparable.
• Valley International Airport (Harlingen): Valley International Airport is the closest direct peer — another mid-size Texas-Mexico border regional airport serving the Rio Grande Valley with comparable commercial service, general aviation, and cargo operations, competing for the same catchment.
• Tucson International Airport: Mid-size US regional airport with comparable passenger scale, similar airline mix, and US-Mexico cross-border service via nearby Nogales — useful peer for trajectory analysis.

Broad incumbents

• San Antonio International Airport: Larger Texas regional hub airport operated by the City of San Antonio with significantly broader route network — competes for higher-fare connecting travelers from the Rio Grande Valley.
• William P. Hobby Airport (Houston Airports): Houston's secondary commercial airport with significant low-cost carrier service that competes with McAllen for leisure and price-sensitive travelers from the Rio Grande Valley.
• George Bush Intercontinental Airport (Houston Airports): Major Texas hub airport offering extensive domestic and international connectivity — within driving distance of McAllen and a key alternative for travelers seeking broader route options.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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