Plan and Prepare | Houston Airports to welcome record passengers this summer
This summer Houston Airports is expecting a 12% increase in passenger traffic compared to 2022, that’s an increase of more than 1.7 million passengers for a total of more than 13 million anticipated summer travelers. Bush and Hobby airports are ready to welcome travelers. To avoid congestion, passengers need to reserve parking online, arrive to the airport early. READ MORE
Summer Peak Travel Times:
From 5 pm to 9 pm daily.
Based on airline schedules, Friday and Sunday are busiest days.
During peak travel times, Bush Airport anticipates traffic challenges.
Passengers are urged to add an hour to their usual arrival time at Bush Airport.
All passengers, no matter flight time, should reserve and guarantee parking online, before arriving to the airport. In just 4 easy steps, you can select your parking facility, choose your entry and exit time, save up to 50% on parking rates and guarantee your parking spot.
Go Inside Bush Airport Traffic Management Control Center
HURRICANE SEASON
How Houston Airports preps for severe weather
From airport preps to recommendations for passengers, learn more about Hurricane season, which spans June 1 to November 30. “Our goal is to get the airport operational as quickly as possible," said Frank Ciaccio, Emergency Manager for Houston Airports. READ MORE
AIRPORT HEROES
Airport employee saves victim of human trafficking
Houston Airports employee Monica Phillips is one of 30,000 trained by Houston Airports to identify and safely report human trafficking.
The training and Monica's intuition helped to save the life of a 52-year old woman who evaded her captors. READ MORE
KUDOS
Airport employees hustle through heat wave
Shoutout to airport and airline staff for working hard in hot weather. Be patient and kind. If you see them around the airport, please thank them for their dedication and outstanding work!
With the installation of a Feature Wall underway at Bush Airport, Houston Airports makes significant progress on the IAH Terminal Redevelopment Program amid continued global supply chain challenges. READ MORE
Aerial View | New Terminal D-West Pier
VIDEO EXTRA
Feature Wall installed
CELEBRATES
Happy birthday IAH
Bush Airport, which opened June 1969, is celebrating 54 years of expanding Houston's global reach. The airport opened with two terminals. Today it boasts five, which service flights to 187 non-stop destinations. READ MORE
Happy birthday HOU
Houston's oldest airport began as a landing field in June 1927. Hobby Airport is North America's first and only 5-Star Skytrax airport, offering more than 80 non-stop domestic and international destinations. READ MORE
AIRPORT AMENITIES
Pet owners rank Houston’s airports as fur-avorites
The BETTER CITIES FOR PETS program helps U.S. cities become pet-friendly so more can enjoy the benefits of a life with pets. George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport became the first airports certified pet-friendly by the program. READ MORE
NOW OPEN
Inside Bush Airport Terminal B
ARTS
Award-winning arts program beams with PRIDE
With more than 350 pieces, Houston Airports has one of the largest public art collections in the aviation industry which features works created by the LGBTQIA+ Community. READ MORE
Musicians wanted for award-winning arts program
The City of Houston is looking to hire local musicians to perform for millions of passengers of each year at some of the biggest and best airports in the U.S. The deadline to apply is July 7. MORE
NEW AIR SERVICE
Welcome Emirates SkyCargo's new weekly freighter from Bush Airport (IAH) to Brussels Airport (BRU). Brussels is a unique cargo market from IAH not served by any other cargo carrier.
CELEBRATES
Happy Anniversary
All Nippon Airways, ANA, celebrates 8 years at Bush Airport!
Station of the Year
The Southwest Airlines team at Hobby Airport was named 2023 Station of the Year for another straight year! The annual airline award honors the station or hub "that truly leads from the front by relentlessly delivering a safe and reliable operation with outstanding hospitality."
Hobby Airport is the first and only 5-Star Skytrax airport in North America.
LAST MONTH'S TOP STORY
Temporary dining options open at Hobby as airport transitions its culinary program
Temporary options allow Hobby Airport to offer hot and fresh food without interruption to the passenger experience as the concessions program continues its phased transition. READ MORE
