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Houston Intercontinental IAH Airport Overview

Houston Intercontinental Airport IAH is now one of the top five airports in the world, made the top airport list for on-time departures recently. It provides the City of Houston and the entire Gulf Coast region with first-class facilities and a wide range of aviation services, and it continues to attract more air carriers and add more destination points. According to 'Trusted Traveler Network', Houston Intercontinental is one of the most international-friendly points of entry for foreign travelers.

The Airport is located 23 miles north of downtown Houston--the country's fourth largest City--in Southeast Texas, and is accessible via I-45, Hwy. 59, Hardy Toll Road, and the Sam Houston Toll Road (Beltway 8). The Airport's two main entrances can be accessed by either J.F. Kennedy Blvd (from Beltway 8) or Will Clayton Pkwy (from US 59).

With five long runways and an estimated 40.5 million passengers a year, Houston Intercontinental Airport is now hub to the world's largest airline, United Airlines (which recently merged with Continental Airlines), and is served by a multitude of major airlines offering direct and connecting flights to countless destinations in the U.S. and around the world.
Starting in 2012, daily direct service to Auckland, New Zealand (7,400 miles) will be offered on the Boeing 787 'Dreamliner' aircraft.

Note: (a) Subscribers to American Airlines paperless boarding now receive their boarding pass electronically on their mobile phone or PDA (and other major airlines are sure to follow).
(b) The automated self-service kiosk is intended for frequent travelers, enrolled in the Global Entry system, to bypass passport control, customs & Immigration when returning to the U.S., by simply activating their data at this kiosk (note that the Global Entry program is now extended to Mexican citizens).
(c) the TSA tel. number is 281-848-2957.

The on-Airport 'Airport Marriott Hotel' is located in the center of the Airport terminal complex (tel. 281-443-2310 or 800-228-9290), linking the airside of the terminals to the hotel's dining & conference rooms. The hotel also provides free underground train service.

The passsenger terminal complex at Houston Intercontinental Airport consists of five passenger terminals - TA, TB, TC, TD, & TE - both TE (for Continental flights) and TD (for all other flights) are the International Terminals, while Terminal C is exclusively for United/Continental airlines. New concourses will soon be added in TB & TD (similar to the ones in TA and TC), and will have loading bridges that accommodate either domestic or international flights.) Terminal B will undergo gradual expansion and update work over the next 7-10 years. (For detailed terminal information click on 'Terminal Maps'.)

Parking options at IAH are available in the cell phone lot, garages and parking lots. (for detailed information click on 'Airport Parking'.

The Consolidated Rental Car Facility for Houston Intercontinental is located on the east side of JFK Blvd, less than 5 minutes from the terminals, and accommodates all rental car agencies serving the Airport. A common bus system is shared by all rental car companies. To get there, follow the Rental Car signage at your arriving terminal and look for the marked buses.

To get from Houston Intercontinental Airport to your destination you have the choice of renting a car, taking a taxi or limo, the SuperShuttle shared-ride service (Tel: 713.523.8888), or scheduled buses/shuttles, courtesy vans, or the METRO transportation: Buses run daily, (5:30am-8pm from downtown and 6:10am-8:40pm from the Airport), leave every half hour, and the non-stop trip from Airport Direct Passenger Plaza, located across from the Downtown Transit Center, takes 30 minutes. For more Metro Airport Direct information call 713.635.4000. There is also shuttle service available at the south side of Terminals A, B & C and at the west end of Terminal D.

Future Airport Developments: A revised plan calls for a billion dollar overhaul in the 'next 7-10 years' of Terminal B, making it the larest hub for the world's largest Airline - United. Upon completion, the terminal will be larger, easier to navigate and ofer more amenities. Terminal B is one of the original terminals of Houston Intercontinental.


Houston Intercontinental IAH Airport Update History

  • Updated IAH Airports page - Jan 11, 2012
  • Updated IAH Security page - Jan 8, 2012
  • Updated IAH Parking On site page - Nov 13, 2011
  • Updated IAH Food & Stores page - Nov 9, 2011
  • Updated IAH Airport Intro page - Nov 6, 2011
  • Updated IAH Terminal Map page - Oct 9, 2011
  • Updated IAH Gate Offset page - Oct 9, 2011
  • Updated IAH Main Terminals page - Oct 3, 2011
  • Updated IAH Direct Flights page - Sep 25, 2011
  • Updated IAH Lost Found page - Sep 21, 2011
  • Updated IAH Rental Cars page - Sep 11, 2011

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Houston Intercontinental IAH Comments

  • iFly Editorial:
    (posted Mon, Feb 21)

     

    At Houston Bush Airport, arriving passengers who need to go through Immigration check need to be prepared to stand in a long line. A good number of passengers had the misfortune to miss their connecting flights, and some of them even had to stay at a hotel overnight, due to the unexpected long time it took to get through Immigration & to reclaim baggage. Note that United Airlines has moved from Terminal A to Terminal-C. During winter months Houston Bush is a good choice to use as transfer airport due to its favorable weather conditions. Some travelers like to park in the City's Economy Lo and take the shuttle bus to the terminal. One passenger cautions that if you have luggage, you'll need to take their shuttle bus to the Consolidated Rental Car Facility.

     

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  • Connecting flight time
    LLBHRN said:
    (posted Wed, Feb 1)

     

    I am planning a trip to Belize. Am flying w/ Continental. Leave ORD at 5:35 a.m. Arrive Houston at 8:10; Leave Houston at 9:00 a.m. 50 minutes between planes. Same carrier but will change planes. Will that be enough time?

     

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  • Why?
    Pablo said:
    (posted Tue, Jan 31)

     

    No reason for the delay?!?

     

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  • on transit to honduras 36 hours!!!!!
    merk said:
    (posted Mon, Jan 30)

     

    Is there a place to sleep inside of the airport in this case? What you recomend me to do..... Thanks

     

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  • Lost items
    Joe said:
    (posted Sun, Jan 29)

     

    I have experienced items removed from from bags that has been checked in at IAH a couple of times. Found out when arriving in Eroupe on various destinations. Lately a collague experienced items missing upon arrival in Europe.

     

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  • 30min layover
    aprillewisco said:
    (posted Fri, Jan 27)

     

    We have a group of 16 and have 30mins to catch our connecting flight from Houston to Denver. I'm told we will be landing in Terminal B and will most likely depart from Terminal C or E. We only have backpacks....is this enough time?

     

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  • time from terminal B to terminal E
    Matt said:
    (posted Tue, Jan 24)

     

    We only have one hr between flights. my wife is handicapped. we arrive at terminal B and leave on an international flight from terminal E. We have made arrangements for a wheelchair. Any thoughts from frequent users of Houston Intercontinenatl on best way to make the connection?

     

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  • *** said:
    (posted Mon, Jan 23)

     

    Is there a place at IAH to get a haircut????

     

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  • International Terminal
    Doctimw said:
    (posted Mon, Jan 23)

     

    I understand that Terminal E is for all International arrivals. Is that also the departure Terminal for all of Continentals International travelers?

     

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  • I Have a connect time of 38 min to PTY
    Lala8 said:
    (posted Sun, Jan 22)

     

    My itinerary: Departure United CO854 SFO 7:42 am - Arrival IAH 1:33pm/The connect time is 38 min Departure Continental CO1034 IAH 2:11 pm - Arrival PTY(Panama) 7:15pm Do I have to get security check again at IAH and how long does it take? Is 38 minutes enough? How do i get from Terminal C to E? Thanks

     

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  • Short connection time
    PotterNo1 said:
    (posted Sun, Jan 22)

     

    I will be arriving on CO 107 on the 25th of January and have 55 minutes to make my connection to Guatemala in Terminal E. I will have already cleared immigration and reclaimed my baggage in Newark and so will not need to in Houston (at least I didn't last year). Do I have enough time to make my connection? How do I get from terminal C to terminal E, from what I remember you can just walk between them. Thanks

     

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  • Security
    *** said:
    (posted Sat, Jan 21)

     

    My Husband just arrived from Houston and was returning with Christmas presents for the family. He put 3 small snow globes in his hand luggage and the security attendant was very rude and took them off my husband upsetting the family. He could clearly see what they were and they were so small. Who can I contact to see if these can be shipped to an address in Houston for our collection later. Thank you.

     

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  • Customes & back through Security
    GF5 said:
    (posted Thu, Jan 19)

     

    The airport needs to look at the way they move travelers through immigration and back to the domestic terminals. We were in your airport on Saturday, January 14th. Our flight was due to arrive around 5PM and we arrived early which gave us over 2 hours to make our connection. Moving through customs was just OK. However, once we got to security, it was very busy and there were several travelers who had very short connection times. 2 young gentlemen (different times) tried to move up in line and, for the most part travelers were very sympathetic and wanting to help them get through security. Two of your employees saw them and started yelling - and I mean yelling - to go to the end of the line. They were rude and very insulting. The crowd said; let him go through. They continued arguing with everyone and were quite obnoxious (especially the woman). One of these travelers was trying to make his connection to Australia! Now, I understand that there were probably many who had very short connections and these employees were just trying to do their job, however, I was embarrassed to be from this country as I watched their assertion of "power" over the group. Had I witnessed this in another country, I would think twice before ever coming back. As we watched this all happen, and we were on the side of those with short connections, we saw anyone in a wheel chair or with a cane, allowed to go to the front of the line. At least 6 wheel chairs plus a family of 6 who was traveling with a gentleman with a cane all got in front of our line as we were just getting to the front of the line, THEN a group of about 10 flight attendants came and moved to the front of our line - those brash employees were very "sweet" to the attendants! Why can't you have 2 extra lines - one for wheel chairs and flight attendants and one for those with short connections - 45 min or less. You can check their boarding passes! If the lines are slow, you can pull from the other lines to keep them busy. You will make this a much more enjoyable experience for everyone by adding this policy, especially during your busy times. After our experience, I will do my best to avoid this airport in the future.

     

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  • from a15 to D
    12345 said:
    (posted Mon, Jan 16)

     

    how to reach gate/terminal D from A15. where is the above-ground terminal link train that runs within security. How to reach that train from a15.

     

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  • slm said:
    (posted Mon, Jan 16)

     

    How long does it take to get from terminal C to Terminal E

     

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