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Hobby

Houston, United States

🏷️IATAHOU
📍CityHouston
📞Helpline+17136402400
🌐fly2houston.com/HOU/Overview
7800 Airport Blvd, Houston, TX 77061, USA
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ℹ️ About Hobby

William P. Hobby Airport opened in 1937 and is operated by Houston Airport System.

In 2023, it served approximately 13 million passengers. Its IATA code is HOU.

Hobby is a focus city for Southwest Airlines and offers primarily domestic flights, along with some international routes to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. The airport is undergoing continuous improvements to enhance passenger experience.

🏢 Terminals

William P. Hobby Airport has one main terminal with two concourses, West and East.

The West Concourse has 12 gates (gates 20-31), and the East Concourse has 13 gates (gates 40-52). The total terminal area is approximately 575,000 square feet.

The airport's capacity is around 13 million passengers per year. In 2015, Hobby Airport completed a major expansion, adding the West Concourse to accommodate international flights, primarily Southwest Airlines.

🚗 How to Reach Houston Airport
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Metro/Rail
There is no direct metro/rail connection to Hobby Airport.
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Bus
METRO Bus Route 40 (Telephone Road) connects Hobby Airport to downtown Houston. The fare is $1.25, and the travel time to downtown is approximately 1 hour.
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Taxi/Cab
Both Uber and Lyft operate at Hobby Airport. A taxi to downtown Houston costs approximately $30-$40.
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Distance
11 miles (18 km) from downtown Houston, approximately 20 minutes without traffic, 30-45 minutes during peak hours.
🛎️ Airport Facilities
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Lounges
USO Lounge (for military personnel and their families) located pre-security. No other lounges are available.
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Food & Dining
Several restaurants and cafes are available, including Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Pappasito's Cantina, and Wendy's. Some options are open 24 hours.
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Shopping
A few newsstands and gift shops are located throughout the terminal.
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Connectivity
Free WiFi is available throughout the airport. Connect to the 'Hobby Airport Free WiFi' network.
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Banking
ATMs are available throughout the terminal. Currency exchange services are not available.
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Medical
A MinuteClinic is located in the baggage claim area. Hours vary.
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Other
A non-denominational chapel is located pre-security. There are designated smoking areas outside the terminal.
🅿️ Parking

Types: Hourly, Daily, Valet, and ecopark. Rates: Hourly parking is $3 per 30 minutes, up to a daily maximum of $29. ecopark is $5.54 per hour, up to a daily maximum of $14.99. Valet parking is $32 per day. Pre-booking is available through the airport's website.

✈️ Airlines at Houston Airport 1 airlines
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
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💡 Tips for Travellers
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Use METRO Bus Route 40 to save money on transportation to downtown Houston, but allow at least an hour for the journey.
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Check the TSA wait times online before heading to the airport to better plan your arrival time.
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If you are flying Southwest, arrive early to secure your preferred boarding position, as they do not have assigned seating.
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Consider using ecopark for more economical long-term parking, and pre-book online for potential discounts.
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