Houston Airports joins TSA in educating air travelers with pets.
With the holiday travel period set to begin in mid-November, Houston Airports and the Transportation Security Administration are expecting to see a marked increase in the number of pets brought to the security checkpoints at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport.
“It is dangerous to put pets through X-ray machines, as it exposes them to unnecessary radiation,” said Cory Stottlemyer, Spokesman for BARC Animal Shelter. “On top of this, X-ray machines can also be extremely stressful for pets. The loud noises and unfamiliar surroundings can be overwhelming and cause anxiety, leading to behavioral problems, such as aggression or excessive barking, which can lead to the pet possibly being denied entry onto the flight.”
From qualifying for application reimbursement to taking advantage of a new mobile application process, Houston Airports is sharing vital information from its federal agency partners to make travel safer and more efficient.LEARN MORE
ARTS
‘World’s Best Airport Art Program’ is also now the 2023 CODAawards People’s Choice Winner
From an immersive experience to monumental sculptures and artists-in-residence, Houston is proof airports are not just for planes.
When travelers walk through George Bush Intercontinental Airport or William P. Hobby Airport, the hope is they’ll see Houston. The hope is, they’ll feel Houston. Hope is where Janavi Mahimtura Folmsbee roots her passion for public art.
“I love creating these monumental moments that can transform the viewer into a time, space and energy,” said Mahimtura Folmsbee, the self-described marine conservation artist who created The Aquarius Art Tunnel. The 240-foot-long immersive experience includes floor-to-ceiling murals that stretch a connector tunnel inside Bush Airport.
The Aquarius Art Tunnel was voted the 2023 CODAawards People’s Choice Winner in August 2023. READ MORE
ARTS
Houston Airports celebrates a year of its Artist in Residence Program
The interactive visual arts program, which launched in September 2022, encourages engagement between local artists and airport guests. One artist works inside Terminal A at Bush Airport, and a second artist works just past TSA security at Hobby Airport. During their three-month-long residency, Houston Airports provides each artist with an easel, workstation, and a monthly stipend to cover art supplies. The artists will own what they create. However, in support of the program, each artist shares one of their finished works for temporary display by Houston Airports. READ MORE
AIR SERVICE
Houston Airports celebrates continued partnership with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and its newly renovated lounge
In 1957, KLM became the first air carrier to connect Houston to Europe. In 2023, the airline unveiled an updated lounge at Bush Airport.
This year’s anniversary is marked with the unveiling of a renovated lounge inside Terminal D at Bush Airport. The lounge now features a front reception desk and a revised layout designed to streamline space and light. There is also a feature wall of KLM’s iconic Delft Blue houses, which are given out to long-haul business class passengers. Modern details include new flooring, wallpaper, fixtures and bathroom upgrades. READ MORE
AIR SERVICE
Winter is coming | Check out our long list of cool seasonal flights
Don’t let Houston’s heat fool you, we are officially in the last quarter of the year. That means, unique and seasonal travel opportunities are available. As you flip through the calendar this October, November and December, Houston Airports wants you to consider new destinations that are only one direct flight away. READ MORE
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CONSTRUCTION
Handcrafted trusses to support canopy entrance of new international terminal at Bush Airport
The new and expanded departures curb will feature eight large-span steel structures, which weigh 80 tons and stretch 209 feet.
This fall, change is coming to Houston. Temperatures are beginning to drop; the sun is starting to set earlier in the day, and construction of the new international terminal at George Bush Intercontinental Airport is moving into its next season.
Eight trusses, which are large-span steel structures, will help to support a 50,000 square-foot canopy over the new Departures Curb at the International Central Processor, or ICP. The trusses are designed to look like leaves and are considered to be one of the signature features of the ICP exterior design, explained Khalid Radwan, Executive Program Manager for the IAH International Redevelopment Program. READ MORE
CONSTRUCTION | EXTRA
Artists tour their blank canvas |
The 15 artists commissioned to create 12 site-specific artworks for the new international terminal toured the new Terminal D-West Pier in September. READ MORE
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Take a look at some of the photos taken at the site of the new International Central Processor by our construction team. #ChangeIsComing
SPACE
Giant leaps start in Houston!
NASA's first asteroid sample landed at Ellington Airport in September before it was carefully loaded into a box truck and driven to NASA Johnson Space Center. It took years of hard work by NASA's OSIRIS-REx team to collect a capsule of rocks and dust from asteroid Bennu. The capsule landed at a federal test and training facility in Utah before its contents were eventually flown to Houston.
The returned samples collected from Bennu will help scientists worldwide make discoveries to better understand planet formation and the origin of organics and water that led to life on Earth, as well as benefit all of humanity by learning more about potentially hazardous asteroids. READ MORE.
SPACE
Happy Anniversary, Collins Aerospace!
One year ago, Collins Aerospace officially opened its state-of-the-art campus at the Houston Spaceport at Ellington Airport. The mission of Collins Aerospace is to expand operations, manufacturing, and testing to advance space exploration programs.
From orbiting stations to landers, to habitation systems on other planets, the life support systems created by Collins Aerospace are proven and reliable, enabling humankind to live, work and play in space. Learn more about how Collins' is evolving for the next generation of spacefarers by CLICKING HERE.
SPACE
TECHNOLOGY
Before you fly | Download our free mobile app
Download the new Houston Airports app before you visit Bush or Hobby airports. From our free app, which works on Apple and Android devices, you can reserve parking and even save your exact parking location. You can also access turn-by-turn directions to your favorite restaurants, shops and airport amenities, like our mother’s rooms.
CELEBRATES
1940 Air Terminal Museum turns 83!
Houston Airports is proud to celebrate 83 years of the air terminal built at Hobby Airport in 1940. The 1940 Houston Municipal Air Terminal building had a jaw-dropping $1.9 million investment in its construction, making it a standout of its era!
Its $256,000 Administration Building was pure architectural marvel. But wait, there's more! This Super-Airport sprawled across 1,200 acres and featured runways stretching a whopping 4,750 feet!
And here's the kicker, folks: it's still within a breezy 30-minute drive from the bustling heart of the city today! Time may have passed, but this airport's legacy endures.
And if you're a history buff, you'll be delighted to know that today, it houses the 1940 Air Terminal Museum, preserving the aviation heritage and memories of this bygone era! Plan your visit here.
