Airport Alerts

Houston Airports is asking passengers to prepare and carefully plan their trip to Bush Airport, as major improvements are underway. 

From Monday, Dec. 4 to Friday, Dec. 8, North Terminal Road will close from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for construction of the new international terminal. For more details, including overnight detours between Dec. 4 thru Dec. 8, click here. 

Construction at IAH will allow for the development of a new world-class international terminal. There is currently construction that will impact traffic congestion, mainly during afternoon peak travel times. As we work to minimize the impact on the traveling public, we ask passengers and their families to follow these important recommendations to ease traffic delays, reduce roadway congestion and enhance the passenger airport experience.

Thank you for choosing Bush Airport.

PLAN AHEAD: Construction is underway at Terminal E.

Here's what you need to know:

• The Terminal E TSA Security checkpoint is closed. No passengers can do the check-in process at Terminal E.
• Terminal E departing passengers must now check-in and go through TSA security at either Terminals B, C or D. United Airlines will provide passengers with the appropriate terminal check-in location and further instructions.
• Parking, Rental Car and Hotel shuttles will not have access to Terminal E. Passengers will need to go to Terminal D, C, B or A, to access shuttle services.  

Please click here for more information. 

JUNE 14, 2023 (3:57 p.m.) – In leveraging all available resources, including temporary chillers, Houston Airports has reached the capacity necessary to maintain the air conditioning system at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. All five airport terminals are now cooling at a comfortable temperature, even during today’s extreme heat. 

In prioritizing employees and passengers, on Thursday, June 15, Houston Airports will connect a fifth temporary chiller, which will supplement the airport’s air conditioning system as our Maintenance Division continues to address an affected portion of the system.

We’re grateful for your understanding as our team prioritized an unexpected air conditioning issue.

JUNE 13, 2023 (4:50 p.m.) – The air conditioning system at George Bush Intercontinental Airport is currently experiencing unexpected issues beyond our control. As a result, the temperature inside our airport may be affected.

When our air conditioning system is fully operating, the normal temperature range inside Bush Airport is 72 to 76 degrees. Right now, terminals are averaging a temperature of 75.6 degrees.

Today Houston Airports is partially restoring a chiller and connecting an additional temporary chiller. Both should have an immediate and positive impact on the temperature inside the airport and increase the capacity of Bush Airport’s air conditioning system. Houston Airports Maintenance continues to expedite necessary repairs. 

Houston Airports continues to work with airlines and stakeholders to ensure passengers have access to free bottles of water.

Houston Airports is focused on getting its air conditioning system fixed. We thank you for your continued patience. 

JUNE 13, 2023 (12:20 p.m.) – The air conditioning system at George Bush Intercontinental Airport is currently experiencing unexpected issues beyond our control, which has reduced the capacity of the air conditioning system. As a result, the temperature inside our airport is affected.

In prioritizing employees and passengers, we installed temporary chillers that supplement the air conditioning system and provide relief while our crews evaluate and expedite the necessary repairs. 

Houston Airports is making progress in restoring the affected portion of the system. 

Today’s goals are to continue to add capacity to our air conditioning system while bringing additional temporary chillers online to support all five terminals of the airport.

Houston Airports is working with airline partners and airport stakeholders to ensure passengers at Bush Airport have access to free bottles of water. Inspectors with Houston Airports are also walking all five terminals to monitor the temperature inside the airport, while Customer Service Representatives tend to guest needs. 

We are sorry for what has happened. While the cause of the issue was beyond our control, please know, Houston Airports is working around the clock to do everything possible to restore optimal conditions for everyone inside the airport. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we focus on getting our air conditioning system fixed.

JUNE 12, 2023 - The air conditioning system at George Bush Intercontinental Airport is currently experiencing unexpected issues, which has reduced the capacity of the air conditioning system. As a result, the temperature inside our airport is affected. In prioritizing our passengers, we are installing temporary chillers that will supplement the air conditioning system and provide relief while our crews evaluate and expedite the necessary repairs. 

Houston Airports is working with airline partners and airport stakeholders to ensure passengers at Bush Airport have access to free bottles of water, should they need it. Inspectors with Houston Airports are also walking all five terminals to monitor the temperature inside the airport.

Please know, Houston Airports is doing everything possible to restore optimal conditions for our passengers.