Route Network
Houston George Bush Airport connects 198 destinations worldwide, with Chicago standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Sydney, and the shortest flight is to Lafayette.
Route and destination data updated February 14, 2026.
Houston George Bush Airport is served by 63 airlines, with United Airlines in the lead at 44% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 58% of routes. 39 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 29 airlines operate international routes, compared with 39 airlines serving domestic routes. United Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Sydney with a flight time of 17 hrs.
Houston George Bush Airport provides direct service to 39 countries across six continents. The route network is 63% domestic and 37% international. Mexico is the primary international destination.
Global Rankings
Destinations
Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.
- #20 - Total destinations
- #31 - Domestic destinations
- #87 - International destinations
Flights & Scheduling
Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.
- #18 - Total flights
- #16 - Domestic flights
- #79 - International flights
- #127 - Flights per runway
Distance & Reach
Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.
- #31 - Total distance flown
- #186 - Distance per flight
- #106 - Distance per runway
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,037 ft 3,669 m 12,037 ft · 3,669 m | 151 ft 46 m 151 ft · 46 m | Concrete | |
| 12,037 ft 3,669 m 12,037 ft · 3,669 m | 151 ft 46 m 151 ft · 46 m | Concrete | |
| 10,030 ft 3,057 m 10,030 ft · 3,057 m | 151 ft 46 m 151 ft · 46 m | Concrete | |
| 10,030 ft 3,057 m 10,030 ft · 3,057 m | 151 ft 46 m 151 ft · 46 m | Concrete | |
| 9,990 ft 3,045 m 9,990 ft · 3,045 m | 151 ft 46 m 151 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | |
| 9,990 ft 3,045 m 9,990 ft · 3,045 m | 151 ft 46 m 151 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | |
| 9,393 ft 2,863 m 9,393 ft · 2,863 m | 151 ft 46 m 151 ft · 46 m | Concrete | |
| 9,393 ft 2,863 m 9,393 ft · 2,863 m | 151 ft 46 m 151 ft · 46 m | Concrete | |
| 8,990 ft 2,740 m 8,990 ft · 2,740 m | 151 ft 46 m 151 ft · 46 m | Concrete | |
| 8,990 ft 2,740 m 8,990 ft · 2,740 m | 151 ft 46 m 151 ft · 46 m | Concrete |
Runway Length
Runways at Houston George Bush Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.