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George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Houston, United States

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Routes out

243

Destinations

169

ICAO

KIAH

Elevation

97 ft

The gateway in a glance

The Essence of George Bush Intercontinental Airport

IAH

Location

Houston · TX · United States

Connectivity

243 routes · 169 destinations

Position

29.984°, -95.341° · 97 ft elev.

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Houston's primary international gateway and United Airlines hub.

Opened

1969

Location

Houston, United States

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is the largest of Houston's two commercial airports and one of the busiest in the United States, serving tens of millions of passengers annually. Located approximately 23 miles north of downtown Houston, it serves as a major hub for United Airlines and offers nonstop service to destinations across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. The airport is operated by the Houston Airport System and was originally opened in 1969 as Houston Intercontinental Airport before being renamed in 1997 to honor the 41st U.S. President, George H.W. Bush, a longtime Houston resident. It consistently ranks among the top ten busiest airports in the country by passenger traffic.

Terminals

The airport has five terminals (A, B, C, D, and E) connected by an automated underground people mover system called the Skyway.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation options include taxi, rideshare, hotel shuttles, and the METRO Express bus service connecting the airport to downtown Houston, though there is no direct rail link.

Airlines here

United Airlines uses IAH as a major hub, and the airport is also served by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Spirit, Southwest, and numerous international carriers.

Notable facts

›Renamed in 1997 after President George H.W. Bush, who lived in Houston.
›United Airlines operates one of its largest hubs at IAH, making it a key Star Alliance gateway.
›The automated Skyway people mover connects all five terminals underground.
›IAH covers approximately 10,000 acres, making it one of the largest airports in the US by land area.
›The airport handles significant cargo volume in addition to passenger traffic, supporting Houston's petrochemical and energy industries.

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Houston International Airport - IAH

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is a major U.S. hub, located 23 miles north of downtown. A key United Airlines hub, it offers nonstop flights to 180+ destinations. With five terminals, top dining, and global connectivity, IAH is a key gateway for international and domestic travel.

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Route map (169 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Routes

IAH → CLTAA · 321 737 319 320

IAH → DFWAA · M80 M83

IAH → DOHAA · 777

IAH → LAXAA · CR7

IAH → LHRAA · 744 777

IAH → MIAAA · 738

IAH → ORDAA · CR7

IAH → PHLAA · E90

IAH → PHXAA · 319 320

IAH → MSYAC · CR7 320 73G 738 E70 ERJ 319

IAH → YEGAC · 738 320 737 319

IAH → YULAC · E70

IAH → YYCAC · CRA 738 320 739

IAH → YYZAC · CRA

IAH → ATLAF · M88 717 319

IAH → CDGAF · 77W

IAH → MEXAM · EMJ

IAH → LAXAS · CR7

IAH → SEAAS · 73J

IAH → BOGAV · 752 73G

IAH → SALAV · 738 E90

IAH → LHRAY · 744 777

IAH → ATLAZ · M88 717

IAH → CDGAZ · 77W

IAH → DXBB6 · 77W

IAH → LHRBA · 744 777

IAH → ATLCA · CRJ ERJ

IAH → CUNCA · 739

IAH → MEXCA · ERJ 319 73G

IAH → PEKCA · 773

IAH → ATLCI · M88 717

IAH → PTYCM · 739

IAH → SFOCM · 788

IAH → AMSDL · 74M

IAH → ATLDL · M88 717 319

IAH → CDGDL · 77W

IAH → CVGDL · CR9

IAH → DTWDL · 717

IAH → LGADL · E75 E70 CR9

IAH → MEMDL · CRJ

IAH → MEXDL · EMJ

IAH → MSPDL · CR7 E70 E75 CR9

IAH → SEADL · 73J

IAH → SLCDL · 319

IAH → DXBEK · 77W

IAH → DENF9 · 320 319

IAH → LHRIB · 744 777

IAH → ICNKE · 772 77W

IAH → AMSKL · 74M

IAH → ATLKL · M88 717 319

IAH → AMSLH · 777

IAH → FRALH · 388

IAH → LHRLH · 763 788

IAH → MSYLH · 73G 320 ERJ 738 CR7

IAH → VCTLW · PA2

IAH → NRTNH · 777

IAH → DENNK · 320

IAH → DTWNK · 320

IAH → LASNK · 319

IAH → LAXNK · 320

Aircraft operating here

ERJ85 routes Boeing 737-80057 routes Airbus A32052 routes Airbus A31947 routes Boeing 737-90040 routes Boeing 737-70035 routes Canadair Regional Jet 70023 routes CRJ20 routes Embraer 17014 routes Boeing 77710 routes Boeing 777-300ER10 routes Boeing 757-20010 routes

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Encyclopaedia

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is the main international airport in Houston, Texas, United States, serving the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Initially named Houston Intercontinental Airport upon its opening in 1969, it was renamed in honor of George H. W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States and a resident of Houston, in 1997. It is also commonly called Houston International Airport or George Bush International Airport.

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