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MFE Mcallen-Miller International Airport
Mcallen-Miller International Airport (IATA: MFE, ICAO:KMFE) is located in the the city of Mc Allen, United states. Phone Number :(956)681-1500

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IATA Code

MFE

ICAO Code

KMFE

Name

Mcallen-Miller International Airport

Type

Country / Region

United states (US)

City

Mc Allen

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Longitude

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Time Zone

Phone Number

(956)681-1500

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Airport Overview

Mcallen-Miller International Airport（MFE）, ICAO code KMFE, is a primary commercial-service airport serving McAllen and Hidalgo County in southern Texas, United States. It is the busiest airline airport in the Rio Grande Valley according to the supplied airport profile and functions primarily as a regional passenger gateway rather than a dedicated international cargo hub. For freight forwarders, its practical role is the handling of time-sensitive air cargo through available passenger-aircraft belly capacity, local ground handling, and onward trucking or connecting-airport networks. The airport’s position near the U.S.–Mexico border makes broker coordination, export-control screening, customs planning, and cross-border contingency routing especially important. Our service team can review the commodity, aircraft availability, customs status, and final delivery point before recommending an airport-to-airport or air-and-truck solution.

Airport	Mcallen-Miller International Airport
Location	McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Identifiers	IATA: MFE \| ICAO: KMFE
Airport telephone	(956) 681-1500

Key Highlights

Airport typeRegional commercial-service airport

Primary rolePassenger belly cargo and regional forwarding

Trade geographyRio Grande Valley and South Texas

Planning priorityConfirm capacity and customs handling before booking

Available cargo capacity is likely to depend on passenger schedules, aircraft type, weight restrictions, and seasonal demand rather than a fixed freighter schedule.
Shipments involving Mexico, cross-border trucking, or U.S. customs require a clearly assigned broker and a documented handoff plan.
Temperature-sensitive, dangerous, oversized, and live-animal shipments require advance written acceptance from the handling chain.
For urgent international cargo, our service team may compare a local uplift with a larger U.S. gateway and bonded trucking option.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly confirmed cargo-warehouse specifications, storage areas, and equipment inventories should not be assumed from the airport’s passenger-service classification. Our service team verifies the actual handling arrangement with the airline, ground handler, and broker for each booking.

General air cargo

Standard loose cargo and unitized shipments may be accepted through the appointed airline or handling agent, subject to booking, screening, weight, dimensions, and cut-off confirmation.

Customs and brokerage

International movements require the correct importer or exporter of record, commercial documentation, and a customs process agreed in advance. Clearance availability must be confirmed for the specific shipment.

Special cargo

Dangerous goods, dry ice, pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals, and valuables should be pre-advised with handling instructions and acceptance documents before cargo is delivered.

Ground transfer

When local uplift does not match the required destination or frequency, our team can assess a controlled transfer to another U.S. gateway, including bonded or compliant trucking where applicable.

Routes & Transit Times

Domestic connections: Cargo commonly moves through available U.S. airline networks to reach major domestic distribution points. The feasible connection depends on the operating carrier, aircraft belly capacity, booking class, and destination.
International routing: International shipments may require a U.S. gateway connection or an air-and-truck solution. Border-related cargo may also be evaluated against a direct cross-border logistics plan, subject to customs and security requirements.
Transit planning: We do not promise a fixed transit time. Actual elapsed time is affected by uplift availability, weekend and holiday schedules, security screening, customs inspection, weather, irregular operations, and final-mile delivery appointments.
Routing decision: Our service team compares total transit, handling risk, customs status, and recovery options rather than selecting a route solely by the shortest flight segment.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: McAllen, Hidalgo County, and the wider Rio Grande Valley form the principal local catchment. Shipments may also originate from or deliver to South Texas industrial and distribution locations by truck.
Cross-border trade: The proximity to Mexico creates demand for coordinated U.S. export, import, broker, and trucking arrangements. The correct customs regime and handoff point must be established before tender.
Likely cargo profiles: Regional manufacturing inputs, electronics and industrial components, apparel-related goods, time-sensitive commercial documents, replacement parts, and other general cargo may be suitable, subject to airline acceptance.
Special cargo: Produce, pharmaceuticals, biological materials, temperature-sensitive goods, and regulated commodities require a commodity-specific feasibility check; no storage or certification should be presumed without confirmation.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline and handler cargo acceptance times can vary by flight, commodity, screening status, and day of operation. Our team obtains the operative tender and document cut-offs in writing instead of relying on passenger check-in times.
Dangerous goods: Shipments containing batteries, aerosols, chemicals, dry ice, magnetized materials, or other regulated articles must be classified and declared under applicable air-transport rules. A shipper’s declaration and approved packaging may be required.
Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, exporter or importer details, origin information, and any required permits should be consistent before cargo reaches the airport. Customs or security inspection can extend the release time.
Delivery and collection: Cargo release may require airline, handler, customs, broker, and consignee coordination. The consignee should confirm identification, appointment, vehicle access, and any storage or demurrage exposure before dispatching a truck.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, HS code where available, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, temperature range, and final delivery address before requesting a rate.
Reserve capacity early for weekend, holiday, peak-season, oversized, or special-handling cargo. Obtain written confirmation of the airline, flight plan, acceptance cut-off, and screening arrangement.
Use export-grade packaging with visible piece marks and matching carton counts. Protect temperature-sensitive goods with a validated packing plan and avoid tendering before the handling chain confirms the required storage conditions.
Keep a contingency route available. If local uplift, customs release, or special handling cannot be confirmed, our team can compare another U.S. gateway or a compliant air-and-truck alternative.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Mcallen-Miller International Airport handle international air cargo?

International handling may be possible through the applicable airline, handler, and customs process, but acceptance is shipment- and flight-specific. Our service team confirms the operating arrangement, customs responsibility, screening, and final delivery plan before booking.

Is Mcallen-Miller International Airport a dedicated freighter hub?

It should be planned as a regional commercial-service airport, not assumed to offer a regular dedicated-freighter network. Available uplift may rely on passenger-aircraft belly capacity or a connecting gateway, subject to actual carrier schedules.

What is the best option for cargo moving between South Texas and Mexico?

The answer depends on the origin, destination, customs status, commodity, and delivery deadline. Our team compares local air uplift, a U.S. gateway with bonded trucking, and a cross-border truck solution after confirming broker and security requirements.

Can temperature-controlled or pharmaceutical cargo be tendered directly?

Do not assume dedicated cold-chain storage or validated pharmaceutical handling. Provide the temperature range, packaging method, monitoring requirements, and required handover time so the airline and ground handler can confirm acceptance in advance.

How early should cargo be delivered for an MFE departure?

There is no universal cut-off. The operative deadline is set by the booked airline and handling agent and may change with screening, dangerous-goods review, customs processing, or special handling. Our team obtains the applicable cut-off before arranging delivery.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, location, telephone number, operational profile, and historical activity figures on this page are based on the supplied airport data. Operational details that can change, including airline acceptance, cargo cut-offs, customs availability, handling arrangements, and routing, must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

Airport authority and local operating information: mcallenairport.com
U.S. airport and aviation regulatory information: faa.gov
U.S. customs and border-processing information: cbp.gov

Our platform uses these sources for verification boundaries only; final cargo acceptance, routing, documentation, and release conditions are governed by the booked carrier, handling agent, customs authorities, and shipment-specific instructions.