Hobby Airport
(713) 641-4000
7800 Airport Blvd
Houston,
TX
77061
29.6579
-95.2763
Neighborhoods: Greater Hobby Area, Southeast
What People Are Saying About Hobby Airport
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
This is Houston's "other" airport, a smaller, older but at times much more convenient option for domestic travelers. Ten miles southeast of downtown, it's generally more accessible than far-flung Bush. Acquired by the city in the 1930s (and named "Howard Hughes Airport" briefly), Hobby accommodates eight passenger airlines through 30 gates, Southwest being the most prominent. Although it has been efficiently upgraded (and a massive parking garage attached), the airport continues to show its age, though some may find it almost charming.
User Reviews
martin_bieber
November 07, 2002
HOU is a sixties airport, but baggage claim is easy, car rental pickup and return is a snap, and for user-friendliness it beats IAH by a mile.
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walpaynt
November 07, 2002
Dear Sir: Your review of Hobby Airport is historically informative but needs updating for the present. At this time only Southwest, Delta, American and Airtran fly directly out of Hobby. Further expansion is in the works with a new concourse being built. It should have been opened a year ago but because of labor disputes, it slowed the process down. The new main concourse should be open by early this next year. Six food outlets and two lounges are available at present, but will change, with new restaurants added to the new concourse. This is just an update delivered with pleasure!!!
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Skywing
November 07, 2002
HOU is one of the easiest airports to navigate. Much easier than IAH.
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Know Before You Go:
The approximate taxi fare to downtown: $18; to Bush IAH, $45; to NASA, $25.
The Extras:
Car rental is available from eight major agencies; booths in terminal with shuttles to off-site lots.
Look Good:
Don't expect too much on-site. There are a handful of decent places to grab a bite--Harlon's BBQ, Texas Express Pizza--and a couple of gift shop/newsstand options.
