Passenger terminalConfirm your airline and entrance before leaving
2500 S Bicentennial Boulevard, McAllen, TX 78503FAA rank #136 · Small hub
MFEMcAllen
McAllen International
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The short answer
MFE is physically easy but demand can spike around holidays. Two hours is a sound baseline when bags and family groups are involved.
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When should I be at MFE?
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Recommended airport arrival—:—
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We’ll work backward from the airport’s recommendation.
2 hours before departure
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakEarly mornings, weekends, holidays, and concentrated airline departure banks
Complete airport guide
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Security
What you’re walking into
MFE is compact, but holiday and cross-border family travel can produce substantial check-in and screening peaks.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● No
Global Entry● No
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Long-term$12/day
Short-term$18/day
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Ride apps and taxis use designated areas outside baggage claim.
Rental counters are in the terminal near baggage claim.
MFE has one terminal with short walks.
MFE cell-phone waiting areaUse for attended waiting until your passenger is ready2500 S Bicentennial Boulevard, McAllen, TX 78503
A free cell-phone waiting area is available near the terminal.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car
The connected/on-property option below provides the simplest airport access. Confirm current access details with the hotel.
Inside or airport-connected
1 optionsRadisson Hotel McAllen Airport
Across from the terminal with complimentary airport shuttle
Hotel website ↗Park-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingRadisson Hotel McAllen Airport
- Airport ride
- Airport shuttle availability and hours vary; confirm directly with the hotel for your travel dates
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with an eligible park-and-fly package; verify the number of included days
Wyndham Garden McAllen at La Plaza Mall
- Airport ride
- Airport shuttle availability and hours vary; confirm directly with the hotel for your travel dates
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with an eligible park-and-fly package; verify the number of included days
Best Western Plus McAllen Airport Hotel
- Airport ride
- Airport shuttle availability and hours vary; confirm directly with the hotel for your travel dates
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with an eligible park-and-fly package; verify the number of included days
Hotel details use current source links. Confirm shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging availability can change; check the airport parking page before relying on an on-site charger.
SmokingSmoking and vaping are prohibited inside the passenger terminal.
OvernightThe terminal is not designed as overnight lodging; operating access follows the flight schedule.
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For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
MFE official airport site↗MFE official parking↗MFE arrivals and departures↗FAA airport delay status↗