George Bush Intercontinental Airport, is located 23 miles north of downtown Houston, the nation's fourth largest city. The airport is situated on more than 9,000 acres.

Convenient access to the airport is provided by Interstate 45, U.S. Highway 59, the Hardy Toll Road, and the Sam Houston Toll Road (Beltway 8). There are two main entrances to the airport terminal complex via John F. Kennedy Boulevard from the Sam Houston Toll Road (Beltway 8) and Will Clayton Parkway from U.S. Highway 59.