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    • H-TownJourneyman
  • Updated By H-TownJourneyman on February 18, 2006
  • Houston Page by H-TownJourneyman
    • Get Your Plane On! - Houston
    Get Your Plane On!
    by H-TownJourneyman
    Houston has 2 airports, Bush Intercontinental (IAH), and Hobby (HOU). Bush Intercontinental is by far the bigger of the 2, and the one that serves international flights. But Hobby is a lot closer to the center of town, and being smaller, is much less congested. When flying in or out of Houston, in most cases Hobby is the much easier and time saving option between the two. Bush is located about 30-45 minutes north of downtown (possibly more depending on traffic), yet Hobby is just 10-15 minutes southeast of downtown (again, possbly longer in traffic). So unless you are heading to or from somewhere on the northside of town or northern outlying areas, flying in or out of Hobby can be a lot less of a headache. If you are coming in on or have an international flight, than this tip does not apply. Hobby is actually a hub of Southwest Airlines, with many flights in and out of Houston from most major cities in the U.S. everyday. So if you have a choice of airports in Houston, for most cases, choose Hobby.

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  • Website: http://www.houstonairportsystem.org/hou_main.htm
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    • XenoHumph
  • Updated By XenoHumph on September 17, 2003
  • Houston Page by XenoHumph
    • Astronaut Texan Cow at Bush Int'l Airport, Houston - Houston
    Astronaut Texan Cow at
    Bush Int'l Airport,
    Houston
    by XenoHumph
    There are 2 main airports in Houston:

    George Bush Intercontinental
    It is the largest airport of Houston, and where the international flights arrive and depart from.
    -Location: 23 miles North of Houston, exit JF Kennedy Blvd on Beltway 8 (Sam Houston Freeway).
    -Aircode: IAH
    -Airlines: it is the main hub for Continental Airlines (Phone: 1-800-523-3273). List of all airlines (does not include the 10 cargo airlines):
    AeroMexico (800-237-6639)
    Air Canada (888-247-2262)
    Air France (800-237-2747)
    Air Jamaica (800-523-558)
    American Trans Air (800-435-9282)
    America West (800-235-9292)
    American Airlines (800-433-7300)
    American Connection (800-433-7300)
    Atlantic Southeast Airlines (800-221-1212)
    Aviacsa (800-237-6396)
    British Airways (800-247-9297)
    Cayman Airways (800-422-9626)
    Comair (800-354-9822)
    Continental Airlines (800-523-3273)
    Continental Express (800-523-3273)
    Delta Air Lines (800-221-1212)
    Frontier Airlines (800-432-1359)
    KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (800-374-7747)
    Lufthansa (800-645-3880)
    Northwest Airlines (800-225-2525)
    SkyWest (800-221-1212)
    Southwest Airlines (800-435-9792)
    TACA (800-535-8780)
    United Airlines (800-241-6522)
    USAirways (800-428-4322)
    -Terminals: there are 5. Terminal D is the international one.

    Hobby Airport
    This smaller airport is practical if you are flying from/to the US and want to go in the Southern part of Houston, for example, in the Clear Lake area where NASA-Johnson Space Center is located.
    Location: 7 miles South of Houston. Exit Airport Blvd on Freeway I-45 South.
    -Aircode: HOU
    -Airlines:
    AirTran Airlines (800-247-8726)
    American Airlines (800-433-7300)
    American Eagle (800-433-7300)
    Atlantic Southeast Airlines (800-221-1212)
    Comair (800-354-9822)
    Delta Air Lines (800-221-1212)
    Southwest Airlines (800-435-9792)

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  • Website: http://www.houstonairportsystem.org/
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    Airports / Flights: Houston Airports (2)
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    • XenoHumph
  • Updated By XenoHumph on September 17, 2003
  • Houston Page by XenoHumph
    • Finally, there is a military Airforce base/leisure airport, Ellington Field
    -Location: about 15 miles South of Houston. Exit Clear Lake City Blvd from Freeway I-45 South. Go East on Highway 3 to the North for a few miles.
    -Airport Code: EFD
    -Highlights:
    Air show "Wings over Houston" every year in October.
    Piloting lessons available ( Lentz Flying Services & Cliff Hyde Flying Services).
    Noisy military jets flying around.
    -Official Users:
    Southwest Airport Services?(281-484-6551)
    Confederate Air Force (Gulf Coast Wing; 281-484-0098)
    Continental Express (800-523-3273)
    NASA (281-483-0123)
    Texas Air National Guard (281-929-2110)
    Texas Army National Guard (281-929-2332)
    Lentz Flying Services (281-922-6181)
    Cliff Hyde Flying Service (281-464-6524)
    United Parcel Service (281-929-3500)
    U.S. Coast Guard (281-481-0025)

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  • Website: http://efd.houstonairportsystem.org/
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    Airports / Flights: Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
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  • By ATXtraveler on March 9, 2005
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    • Generic Airplane Picture - Houston
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    by ATXtraveler
    Houston is the home to Continental Airlines, which is one of the largest carriers serving Houston Intercontinental Airport. IAH is located 20 miles north of downtown Houston, so make sure to take that into consideration when considering which flight to take in the morning. It is also a very large airport, so make sure you allow yourself plenty of time.

    There are several carriers that service Houston, most of which are domestic.

    The international carriers are Air France, British Airways, Cayman Airlines, China Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, and AeroMexico.

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  • Website: http://www.houstonairportsystem.org/hou_main.htm
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    Airports / Flights: Houston Hobby Airport
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  • By ATXtraveler on March 9, 2005
  • Houston Page by ATXtraveler
    • Generic Airport Picture - Houston
    Generic Airport Picture
    by ATXtraveler
    With a city as large as Houston, two airports become a necessity. In 1969, the IAH airport was opened to alleviate the pressure of Hobby Airport.

    Hobby services 55 cities directly now, and is a major hub for Southwest Airlines, although Southwest does not actually run "hubs".

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  • By Dmek69 on August 26, 2002
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    • The best way to get there would be by jet. You can get good to great deals from either www.hotwire.com or www.bestfares.com.
    Use Metro or a rental, if you don't already have your own transportation.

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    Combined Suggestions: I drove to Houston, but you...
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  • By principesa on August 26, 2002
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    I drove to Houston, but you can fly there and arrive at Houston Intercontinental Airport.
    You definitely need a car, as public transportation seemed almost nonexistant, and distances are very far.

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    Airports / Flights: Intercontinental airport is...
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  • By jtb2inky on August 24, 2002
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    • Houston Flights
    by jtb2inky
    Intercontinental airport is too far from downtown, and is a pain to navigate. Fly into Houston Hobby if at all possible. This will put you right downtown.
    Gotta' drive!

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    Combined Suggestions: GOT TO FLY THERE.
    Rob47
  • By Rob47 on August 25, 2002
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    • Houston Flights
    by Rob47
    MUST HAVE A CAR......HUGE DISTANCES TO COVER.

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    Airports / Flights: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
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  • Updated By John_P_LSU on April 10, 2003
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    by John_P_LSU

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