George Bush Intercontinental Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport sits roughly 37 kilometers north of downtown Houston in Harris County, Texas. It serves as the primary international gateway for the Houston metropolitan area and the wider Gulf Coast region. The airport opened in 1969 as Houston Intercontinental, replacing William P. Hobby Airport as the city's main long-haul facility, and was renamed in 1997 to honor the 41st U.S. president.
About George Bush Intercontinental Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport sits roughly 37 kilometers north of downtown Houston in Harris County, Texas. It serves as the primary international gateway for the Houston metropolitan area and the wider Gulf Coast region. The airport opened in 1969 as Houston Intercontinental, replacing William P. Hobby Airport as the city's main long-haul facility, and was renamed in 1997 to honor the 41st U.S. president.
The airport operates five passenger terminals, lettered A through E, connected by an underground people mover and a Skyway train. Terminal D handles most international arrivals, while Terminals B, C, and E focus on domestic and Latin American services. Five runways, predominantly aligned northwest–southeast and north–south, support continuous 24-hour operations. Ongoing terminal redevelopment continues to modernize the central processing area.
Overview
George Bush Intercontinental Airport sits roughly 37 kilometers north of downtown Houston in Harris County, Texas. It serves as the primary international gateway for the Houston metropolitan area and the wider Gulf Coast region. The airport opened in 1969 as Houston Intercontinental, replacing William P. Hobby Airport as the city's main long-haul facility, and was renamed in 1997 to honor the 41st U.S. president.
Airlines
IAH is one of United Airlines' largest hubs, anchoring its network across Latin America, the Caribbean, and transoceanic routes. A range of major international carriers from Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Mexico also operate scheduled flights here, alongside several low-cost and regional operators that connect Houston to secondary markets across the Americas.
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FAQ
George Bush Intercontinental Airport — frequently asked questions
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9 common questions
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located in Houston, United States (North America), at coordinates 29.980°, -95.340°.
- Its IATA code is IAH and its ICAO code is KIAH.
- George Bush Intercontinental 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.
- George Bush Intercontinental 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.
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport sits at latitude 29.980° and longitude -95.340°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
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- Its address is 2800 North Terminal Road, Houston, Texas, 77032, United States, the phone number is +1 281-230-3100, the official website is http://www.fly2houston.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
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