William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is Houston's second international airport, serving the City of Houston for over 90 years. Since 2015, HOU has been the regional international hub for Southwest Airlines, providing nonstop destinations to Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean. HOU was the first Houston airport to receive a 4-star rating from Skytrax, which it has maintained for three consecutive years. Travelers describe HOU as a "beautiful airport" with "brand name shops" and "very clean" facilities, including the bathrooms. The airport is easy to navigate, and the USO is conveniently located on the gate side of security. While the roads leading to the airport can be "atrocious," the nearby "The Parking Spot #1" provides a convenient parking option. The airport offers a variety of food choices, including Starbucks, though the lines can be long. Overall, HOU provides a pleasant travel experience, with timely bag retrieval and efficient security screening.
Good food options, mist places don't open before 6 am
March 2026
Clean spaces, and efficient and friendly staff. We made it through TSA without waiting in line at all at 8am on a Sunday. Love flying out of hobby! The kids play space is also awesome for families.
