George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IATA code: IAH, ICAO code: KIAH) is a major commercial airport in Houston, Texas, approximately 36 km north of Downtown Houston, in the United States. As Houston’s main international airport, it serves as an important aviation hub connecting North America, Latin America and other destinations around the world.
Contact information
Flight departures and arrivals
Check real-time flight status at Houston - George Bush Airport (IAH). Review schedules and possible delays before heading to the terminal or arranging your transportation.
Opened in 1969 and renamed in honor of former U.S. President George H. W. Bush in 1997, the airport is a major hub for United Airlines. Its five passenger terminals are connected by two internal transportation systems: the elevated Skyway train and the underground Subway train.
Ground transportation
The airport is located north of Downtown Houston, with road access via John F. Kennedy Boulevard and Will Clayton Parkway, which connect to the metropolitan area’s major highways. Ground transportation options include taxis, ride-hailing services, METRO buses, hotel shuttles, private transfers and rental cars.
Uber and Lyft also operate at IAH, with designated Ride App Pickup locations at Terminals A, C and E. Passengers arriving at Terminal B can use the Skyway train to reach the pickup areas at Terminal A or C. The ride-hailing app and airport signage provide directions to the appropriate meeting point.
Route 500 IAH Downtown Direct provides a direct connection to central Houston, serving several Downtown locations, including the area around the George R. Brown Convention Center. At the airport, buses depart from Terminal E, Level 2.
Route 102 Bush IAH provides a local service to Downtown Transit Center, with intermediate stops including the Greenspoint area. At IAH, the bus stop is located on the arrivals level of Terminal C.
Current routes, fares and schedules are available on the official METRO Houston website.
Complimentary hotel shuttles use designated ground transportation pickup areas at Terminals A, C and E. Passengers can check pickup locations and contact their hotel using airport information facilities and designated courtesy phones where available.
Scheduled shuttle services, shared transfers and private transportation are also available to destinations such as Galveston, College Station and Beaumont. Pickup arrangements and booking requirements vary by operator.
The facility is located away from the passenger terminals and is connected to them by complimentary buses marked Rental Car Shuttle. Passengers can board these shuttles at designated ground transportation areas serving Terminals A, C and E.
Rental vehicles are returned directly to the Rental Car Center by following Rental Car Return signs from John F. Kennedy Boulevard or Will Clayton Parkway.
Getting between terminals
Two complimentary train systems provide transportation between the airport’s terminals. Skyway is an elevated train connecting all five terminals beyond the security checkpoints, allowing passengers to move between concourses without leaving the secure area.
Subway is an underground train operating outside the secure area, connecting the terminals before security and providing access to the Houston Airport Marriott, located within the airport complex. Both systems have clearly marked stations and are wheelchair accessible.
Skyway operates around the clock, while Subway service is suspended during part of the overnight period.
Airport facilities
Location
- Country United States
- Region Texas
- Subregion Harris County
- Locality Houston
- Elevation 29 m (95 ft)
- Coordinates 29.98444, -95.34144
Airlines and destinations
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Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) Aeropuerto de Guadalajara (GDL) Aeropuerto de Monterrey (MTY) Aeropuerto de Aguascalientes (AGU) Aeropuerto de Morelia (MLM) Showing 6 of 8 · Show more destinations |
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Denver (DEN) Aeropuerto de Guadalajara (GDL) Aeropuerto de Monterrey (MTY) Aeropuerto de Aguascalientes (AGU) New Orleans - Louis Armstrong (MSY) Oklahoma City - Will Rogers (OKC) Showing 6 of 7 · Show more destinations |
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Chicago - O'Hare (ORD) Orlando (MCO) Denver (DEN) Ontario (ONT) |
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Mexico City (MEX) Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Aeropuerto de Guadalajara (GDL) Aeropuerto de Monterrey (MTY) |
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Chicago - O'Hare (ORD) Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Oklahoma City - Will Rogers (OKC) |
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