Large airport · Houston, United States
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is the main international airport in Houston, Texas, United States, serving the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Its IATA code is IAH. Its ICAO code is KIAH. It has 5 runways, longest 12,001 ft (CON). Elevation 97 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Houston, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | IAH |
| ICAO code | KIAH |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 5 runways, longest 12,001 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 97 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 29.9844° N, 95.3414° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What George Bush Intercontinental Airport is known for
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is the main international airport in Houston, Texas, United States, serving the Greater Houston metropolitan area.
History
Initially named Houston Intercontinental Airport upon its opening in 1969, it was renamed in honor of George H.
Official website: http://www.fly2houston.com/iah — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
How to get there
From Downtown Houston one can travel to George Bush Intercontinental by taking I-69/US 59 (Eastex Freeway) to Beltway 8 or to Will Clayton Parkway, and access the airport from either road. From Downtown one could also take I-45 (North Freeway), connect to Beltway 8, and enter the airport from the Beltway. The Hardy Toll Road has an exit from the north or south to the airport. The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas, or METRO, offers bus services available at the south side of Terminal C. The 102 Bush IAH Express serves the airport. Previously, METRO also operated an express bus service known as Airport Direct, launched in the summer of 2008, which traveled from Downtown Houston to Terminal C via the HOV lane of the Eastex Freeway (I-69)/(US 59). In 2010, in an effort to increase ridership and maximize revenue, METRO reduced the fare of Airport Direct and closed a dedic
National parks near this airport
National parks close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center · United States · 12.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is George Bush Intercontinental Airport?
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is the main international airport in Houston, Texas, United States, serving the Greater Houston metropolitan area.
What is the airport code for George Bush Intercontinental Airport?
George Bush Intercontinental Airport — its IATA code is IAH and its ICAO code is KIAH.
Where is George Bush Intercontinental Airport located?
George Bush Intercontinental Airport serves Houston, United States. Its coordinates are 29.9844° N, 95.3414° W.
How do I get to George Bush Intercontinental Airport?
From Downtown Houston one can travel to George Bush Intercontinental by taking I-69/US 59 (Eastex Freeway) to Beltway 8 or to Will Clayton Parkway, and access the airport from either road. From Downtown one could also take I-45 (North Freeway), connect to Beltway 8, and enter the airport from the Beltway.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3604
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bush_Intercontinental_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.