Houston, TX

Overview

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the primary airport serving Houston, TX, the country's fourth largest city and the 10th Designated Market Area (DMA). Located 23 miles north of downtown Houston, IAH is presently served by 17scheduled passenger airlines with numerous charter airlines also operating through the airport.

In 2011, IAH served over 40 million passengers. This convenient passenger gateway is the largest hub airport for Continental Airlines, which services over 500 flights and accounts for 75% of the airport's traffic.

Over 180 domestic and international destinations are accessible through nonstop or direct flights from IAH. An expanding portfolio of air routes and destinations promise to keep George Bush Intercontinental Airport as the South Central United States' air transportation gateway to the world.

Market Penetration

44% of the Houston DMA adults traveled by air in the past year; of these adults, 80% departed from George Bush Intercontinental Airport. IAH is the primary point of departure in the Houston DMA.

Residence of Air Travelers by County