Houston's smaller, second airport, this vintage operation provides a convenient alternative for domestic passengers.

by Contributor

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.

11/07/02

beats bush

by martin_bieber

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.

11/07/02

Update

by walpaynt

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!!!

• Pros: conveniant, close, Inexpensive parking
• Cons: Inadequate trans, Bad Roads, gloomy

11/07/02

HObby is a great little airport

by Skywing

HOU is one of the easiest airports to navigate. Much easier than IAH.

• Pros: easy access to hwys
• Cons: houston construction