Flying commercially will only get you part of the way to Big Bend. However, flying in and renting a car is a convenient and enjoyable way to see Big Bend and the West Texas Mountains.

Flying to Big Bend

The closest commercial airport to Big Bend National Park is Midland/Odessa, 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. 

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Greyhound picks up twice daily from Midland International direct to Alpine. Click for more info. The airport is 170 mi. from

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.

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