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 17 scheduled passenger airlines with numerous charter airlines also operating through the airport.

In 2007, IAH served nearly 43 million passengers, continuing the upward passenger trend that has seen a 27% increase over the last five years. This convenient passenger gateway is the largest hub airport for Continental Airlines, which services over 500 flights and accounts for 87% of the airport’s traffic.

Over 185 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.

Airport Facts
% Domestic travelers: 82%
% International travelers: 18%
% Business passengers: 47%

Total number of terminals: 5
Total number of airlines: 17

Residence of Air Travelers by County
Harris, TX: 67.7%
Fort Bend, TX: 12.6%
Montgomery, TX: 6.7%
Galveston, TX: 3.9%
Brazoria, TX: 2.8%
Other TX Counties: 7.4%

Market Penetration
48% of the Houston DMA adults traveled by air in the past year; of these adults, 82% departed from George Bush Intercontinental Airport. IAH is the primary point of departure in the Houston DMA.