When Severe Weather Forces Delays of Airport Operations

Houston Airports understands how frustrating these unexpected delays can be for you, your family and our own operations team. We invite you to grab a bite to eat, fill up your water bottle and enjoy our complimentary Wi-Fi as we all wait for the storm to pass.

August 15, 2022
airplane parked at ramp during rain storm.

 

Storms can impact an airport just like weather can delay an outdoor sporting event. When severe weather, like lightning, is detected around Bush Airport or Hobby Airport, personnel working outside must seek shelter indoors until the lightning threat has passed.

Inclement weather delays airport operations, like the physical process of removing luggage from an airplane and transferring it to baggage claim for passengers to receive. Please know that your airline is working as fast as possible, within FAA safety guidelines, to get your bags back in your hands so you can continue your day.

Houston Airports understands how frustrating these unexpected delays can be for you, your family and our own operations team. It’s why we promise to deliver to our guests a 5-star airport experience that showcases world-class service, modern facilities and uniquely “Houston friendly” hospitality. 

We encourage you to enjoy one of the largest collections of public art in the state of Texas.  Throughout our terminals and grounds you’ll find everything from sculptures to photographs created predominantly by Texas-based artists.

We invite you to grab a bite to eat, fill up your water bottle and enjoy our complimentary Wi-Fi as we all wait for the storm to pass.

 

Man looks up at flight board at Bush Intercontinental Airport

 

If you are picking up passengers

When severe weather hits, we ask drivers who pick up and drop off passengers to avoid terminal curbsides until weather conditions improve. This way, we can reduce congestion and facilitate the circulation of vehicles in the Central Terminal Area. If you are picking up passengers during severe weather, please drive to the cell phone lots and wait until your passenger is at the curbside with bags on hand. 

Bush Airport locations:

Cell Phone Lot on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
17010 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Houston, TX 77032

Cell Phone Lot on Will Clayton Parkway
5703 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble TX 77338

Control Tower Cell Phone Lot
4500 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble TX 77396

Hobby Airport location:

Cell Phone Lot Address
7600 Airport Boulevard, Houston, TX 77061 

Access free Airport Wi-Fi in each terminal and parking garage

1. Click the Wi-Fi icon on your device.
2. Select "Free Airport WIFI" from the list of SSID network options.
3. The Airport's Wi-Fi splash page will open automatically.
4. Agree to the terms and click “submit.”
5. You are now connected

 

Dining and shopping options available outside of Security Screening:

Bush Intercontinental Airport

Terminal A:

First Glass Bistro & Bar at Check-In Area

Flights Lounge & Grill at the Houston Airport Marriott, accessible through the subway

Subway at Check-In Area

Vending Machines at Baggage Claim

CVS Automated Kiosk at Baggage Claim

Terminal B:

Flights Lounge & Grill at the Houston Airport Marriott, accessible through the subway

Peet’s Coffee at Check-In Area

Vending Machines at Baggage Claim

Allen’s Landing Marketplace at Check-In Area

CVS Automated Kiosk at Baggage Claim

Terminal C:

Flights Lounge & Grill at the Houston Airport Marriott, accessible through the subway

Vending Machines at Baggage Claim

Terminal D:

Katz Coffee and Bistro at Check-In Area

Flights Lounge & Grill at the Houston Airport Marriott, accessible through the subway

Vending Machines at Baggage Claim

Terminal E:

Flights Lounge & Grill at the Houston Airport Marriott, accessible through the subway

Vending Machines at Baggage Claim

CVS Automated Kiosk at International Arrivals 

Skyroam Wi-Fi Automated Kiosk at International Arrivals

Hobby Airport

GastroHub located near the Security Checkpoint

Vending Machines at Delta Ticketing, Baggage Claim and Curbside Zone 1

KPRC Travel Store at the Security Checkpoint