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Beaumont, Texas

S. state of Texas.

Type CityPopulation 115,282

Why go

  • City in the State of Texas.
  • Served by Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT).

History

Beaumont is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the county seat of Jefferson County, within the Beaumont–Port Arthur metropolitan area, located in Southeast Texas on the Neches River about 85 miles (137 km) east of Houston. With a population of 115,282 at the 2020 census, Its metropolitan area was the 10th largest in Texas in 2020, and 130th in the United States.

Airports

Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) 12 mi to the centre
Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Dallas-Fort Worth (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Beaumont Municipal Airport (BMT) 4.5 mi to the centre
Beaumont, TX, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Stonecipher Airport 7.1 mi to the centre
Beaumont, TX, US
Outdoor
Blewett Airport 9.1 mi to the centre
Beaumont, TX, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT); 18 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BPT has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Dallas-Fort Worth).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Beaumont, Texas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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Tours & experiences