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KHRL

Valley International Airport · Harlingen

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
36 ft / 11 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Valley International Airport (KHRL), located in Harlingen, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 36 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Valley International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KHRL / HRL
Municipality
Harlingen
Country
Region
US-TX — Texas
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
36 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17R / 35L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,301 ft / 2,530 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180.6° / 0.6°
RWY 17R (180.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35L (0.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 13 / 31
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,257 ft / 2,212 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 135.6° / 315.6°
RWY 13 (135.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (315.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 17L / 35R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,949 ft / 1,813 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180.6° / 0.6°
RWY 17L (180.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35R (0.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D APP/DEP
120.70 MHz
ATIS ATIS
124.85 MHz
CTAF CTAF
119.30 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
RDO SAN ANGELO RDO
122.35 MHz
TWR TWR
119.30 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

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MMRX
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KNQIILS
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Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026