George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH/ KIAH) is located 32km north of Houston and is named after the 41st President of the United States, George H. W. Bush.

It has 5 terminals and 5 runways, and handles annual passenger traffic of almost 43 million. It was rated as the fastest growing airport among the 10 top U. S. airports by the United States Department of Transportation. Its main airline is the Houston-based Continental Airlines. It is also the largest hub for Continental Airlines which averages over 700 departures daily.

There are scheduled national, international flights and charter flights that cover Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa, among others. The airport that is owned and operated by City of Houston Department of Aviation, began operations in June 1969. It began to handle all traffic which was earlier handled by William P. Hobby Airport. William P. Hobby Airport today handles domestic and budget flights.

Houston Airport taxi can be notified two hours in advance if pick up is required. 4 Passengers can share the cost of one. Flat zone rates are applicable from the airport. Out of town trips are metered.

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