William P. Hobby Airport
William P. Hobby Airport, identified by IATA code HOU and ICAO code KHOU, is a large airport serving Houston in the United States. Set at an elevation of 46 feet above sea level, it is one of the city’s key air gateways and is well placed for travelers heading to central Houston and nearby business, medical, and leisure districts. For visitors, the main practical point is that all local flight schedules and ground transport arrangements follow the America/Chicago time zone, so it is worth checking arrival and departure times carefully when connecting from other regions.
About William P. Hobby Airport
William P. Hobby Airport, identified by IATA code HOU and ICAO code KHOU, is a large airport serving Houston in the United States. Set at an elevation of 46 feet above sea level, it is one of the city’s key air gateways and is well placed for travelers heading to central Houston and nearby business, medical, and leisure districts. For visitors, the main practical point is that all local flight schedules and ground transport arrangements follow the America/Chicago time zone, so it is worth checking arrival and departure times carefully when connecting from other regions.
Overview
William P. Hobby Airport, identified by IATA code HOU and ICAO code KHOU, is a large airport serving Houston in the United States. Set at an elevation of 46 feet above sea level, it is one of the city’s key air gateways and is well placed for travelers heading to central Houston and nearby business, medical, and leisure districts. For visitors, the main practical point is that all local flight schedules and ground transport arrangements follow the America/Chicago time zone, so it is worth checking arrival and departure times carefully when connecting from other regions.
At a glance
- Airport name: William P. Hobby Airport
- Location served: Houston, United States
- Airport type: large airport
- Time zone: America/Chicago
- Official website: http://www.fly2houston.com/hobbyHome
Airfield details
For aviation-minded travelers, Hobby’s runway layout supports a steady mix of operations and helps explain its role as a major city airport. Runway 04/22 measures 7,602 feet and has a concrete, lighted surface, while 13R/31L is also 7,602 feet long with a lighted asphalt surface. A shorter third runway, 13L/31R, extends 5,148 feet and is concrete and lighted as well. In simple terms, this means the airport is equipped for reliable day and night movements, and the multiple runway directions can help maintain efficiency when wind conditions change.
Why it matters for travelers
For most passengers, the value of Hobby is straightforward: it combines big-airport capability with a city-focused role, making it a practical choice for trips to Houston. Knowing the airport codes HOU and KHOU can help when checking bookings, baggage tags, flight trackers, or meeting instructions, especially because Houston has more than one airport. Before travel day, the official airport website is the best place to confirm terminal guidance, parking information, and current passenger services.
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FAQ
William P. Hobby Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- William P. Hobby Airport is located in Houston, United States (North America), at coordinates 29.650°, -95.280°.
- Its IATA code is HOU and its ICAO code is KHOU.
- William P. Hobby Airport serves Houston, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- William P. Hobby Airport operates on America/Chicago local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- William P. Hobby Airport sits at latitude 29.650° and longitude -95.280°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from HOU. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for HOU is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from HOU on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 7800 Airport Boulevard, Houston, Texas, 77061, United States, the phone number is +1 713-640-3000, the official website is http://www.fly2houston.com/hou/overview/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.