Flying to Big Bend 

The closest commercial airport to Big Bend National Park is Midland/Odessa. The airport is 170 mi. from Alpine, 160 mi. from Marathon, 200 mi. from Big Bend N.P. east entrance and 240 mi. from Park Headquarters.  As of June 1, Southwest offers six non-stops daily  to Midland from Dallas,  two from Houston, one each from Austin and Albuquerque.   American Eagle offers non-stops from Dallas. Continental offers non-stops from Houston. 

Click for driving suggestions to Big Bend from the Midland/Odessa area.
Greyhound picks up twice daily from Midland International direct to Alpine. Click for more info.

The next closest commercial airport is El Paso International, an hour further from Big Bend N.P. but closer to Marfa, Presidio, and the River Road.  El Paso is served by American, Continental, Delta, Frontier, United and US Airways. El Paso offers more options for visitors flying from points West. Click for driving suggestions.

 King Aero is studying scheduled service to Alpine from Midland/Odessa and other points of origin in Texas. Please take the survey.

Private Aviation:

Alpine has a paved municipal airport with FBO and 24 hour fuel. Click for more info

Lajitas has a 7500' paved strip, prior permission required call 877 LAJITAS. Click for more info

Terlingua has a dirt strip, approximately 2500 feet long. 29degrees 19' 09.92"N ; 103degrees 35' 01.25"W, elevation 2718' north end 2700' south end. RWY approx 320  x  140. Bring your own tie downs, no services.
Rent vehicle in Alpine:  Alpine Auto Rent  800 894-3463
Rent vehicle in Terlingua:  Far Flung Outoors 800 359-4138  ;   Terlingua Auto 432 371-2223

Train to Big Bend