William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport (IATA code: HOU, ICAO code: KHOU), also known as Houston Hobby Airport, is a civil airport located in Houston, Texas, approximately 18 km southeast of Downtown Houston, in the United States. It is one of Houston’s two main commercial airports, primarily serving domestic flights alongside international connections to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Southwest Airlines is the airport’s largest airline.

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Distinctive feature

William P. Hobby Airport stands out for its single passenger terminal, organized into two main concourses, Central Concourse and West Concourse, allowing passengers to move between flights without transferring between separate terminals. The airport is a major Southwest Airlines operating base and resumed scheduled international service in 2015 with the opening of West Concourse.

Ground transportation

William P. Hobby Airport is located southeast of Downtown Houston, with access via Airport Boulevard and connections to the city’s main highways. Transportation options include taxis, ride-hailing services, METRO buses, shuttles, private transfers and rental cars.

Terminal layout and connections

The airport has a single passenger terminal divided into Central Concourse and West Concourse. Both areas are connected by indoor pedestrian walkways, so passengers do not need shuttle buses to move between separate terminals.

Check-in and security screening are primarily located on Level 2, while Baggage Claim and ground transportation services are on Level 1. West Concourse accommodates international flights as well as domestic services.

Airport facilities

️ Airport information

William P. Hobby Airport is one of Houston’s main commercial airports and is operated by Houston Airports, the city’s municipal airport system.

The airport primarily handles domestic flights, with additional international connections to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Southwest Airlines is its largest commercial airline.

• Commercial airport serving Houston, Texas
• Domestic and international flights
• One passenger terminal
• Central Concourse and West Concourse
• Major Southwest Airlines operating base
• Operated by Houston Airports

Passenger terminal

The airport has a single passenger terminal divided into two main concourses.

Central Concourse primarily handles domestic flights, while West Concourse serves both domestic and international operations and includes facilities for processing arriving international passengers.

Check-in, security screening and boarding gates are primarily located on the upper level, while baggage claim and ground transportation connections are on the lower level.

The concourses are connected by clearly marked indoor walkways.

Currency exchange and ATMs

ATMs are available throughout the terminal, both before and after security screening.

Locations include the baggage claim area on Level 1, the main lobby on Level 2 and areas near Gates 1 and 21.

️ Airport lounges

The airport has a USO center for eligible members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.

The facility provides seating areas, televisions, computers and refreshments. It can be reached using the elevator between Gates 44 and 46 in Central Concourse.

Access is subject to USO eligibility requirements.

️ Services and dining

The terminal offers restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and travel essentials stores in both public and post-security areas.

Additional amenities include information desks, children’s play areas, nursing rooms, device charging stations and water bottle filling stations. The airport also has two interfaith chapels open 24 hours a day, lost and found services and a public art collection.

WiFi and connectivity

William P. Hobby Airport provides free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal and official parking garages.

To connect, passengers should select the Free Airport WIFI network and accept the terms of use on the browser’s login page.

Accessibility assistance

The airport provides accessible facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including elevators, accessible restrooms and designated parking spaces. Assistance services for travelers with disabilities and service animal relief areas are also available.

Passengers can arrange wheelchair assistance or electric cart transportation through their airline.

Parking

The airport has two main parking garages next to the terminal: Red Garage and Blue Garage, both offering covered parking and pedestrian access to the passenger terminal.

Economy parking is available at ecopark, with complimentary shuttles to the terminal. Valet parking is also offered on Level 2 of Red Garage.

Parking facilities include accessible spaces, advance reservation options and electric vehicle charging stations in designated areas.

Location

• Country United States
• Region Texas
• Subregion Harris County
• Locality Houston
• Elevation 14 m (46 ft)
• Coordinates 29.6458, -95.277232

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Airlines and destinations

Airline	Destinations
Southwest Airlines	Atlanta (ATL) Baltimore - Washington (BWI) Las Vegas - Harry Reid (LAS) Orlando (MCO) Los Angeles (LAX) Denver (DEN) Phoenix - Sky Harbor (PHX) Chicago - Midway (MDW) Kansas City (MCI) Sacramento (SMF) Albuquerque Sunport (ABQ) New Orleans - Louis Armstrong (MSY) Dallas Love Field (DAL) Austin-Bergstrom (AUS) Nashville (BNA) San Antonio (SAT) Tulsa (TUL) Miami (MIA) Tampa (TPA) San Diego (SAN) New York - LaGuardia (LGA) Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood (FLL) Jacksonville (JAX) Charleston (CHS) Pensacola (PNS) Cancún (CUN) St. Louis - Lambert (STL) Showing 6 of 27 · Show more destinations
NetJets Aviation	Houston - George Bush (IAH) Dallas Love Field (DAL) Nashville (BNA) San Antonio (SAT) Fort Wayne (FWA)
Flexjet	Dallas Love Field (DAL) Austin-Bergstrom (AUS) Nashville (BNA)
AirNet	New Orleans - Louis Armstrong (MSY) Dallas Love Field (DAL)
American Airlines	Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)
Delta Air Lines	Atlanta (ATL)

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