Houston Airports is doing its best to keep airports operational while supporting its employees, stakeholders and passengers as they recover and rebuild after the Category 1 hurricane.
Less than 48 hours after Hurricane Beryl moved out of Houston, Houston Airports is among the organizations working to balance operations with limited staffing. As of 9 a.m. July 10, more than 1.3 million people across the Houston area are still without power. Cell service remains limited. Drivers are waiting in long lines to refuel their vehicles. Businesses, schools and daycares are closed as the community continues to recover from Monday’s Category 1 hurricane.
The recovery is happening as airlines rebook passengers on what are expected to be full flights this week. Houston Airports is in the middle of a record-setting summer with 19 million passengers between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
HAPPENING TODAY:
- At 11 a.m. Hobby Airport must shutdown Runway 13R/31L for a necessary repair estimated to take about an hour to complete. During this time Hobby airport will pause all Arriving and Departing flights.
- All TSA Checkpoints are open at Bush and Hobby airports but are not fully staffed. Wait times may be 30 minutes or longer throughout the day.
- Traffic lights are still out around Bush and Hobby airports, which is leading to a backup in traffic.
WHAT PASSENGERS CAN DO:
- Allow ample time to reach the airport in the immediate days after Hurricane Beryl.
- Monitor TSA wait times, which are updated every 5 minutes on www.Fly2Houston.com or on the free Houston Airports mobile app.
- Not checking a bag? Passengers can be screened at any TSA Checkpoint at IAH. The Subway and Skyway connects all 5 terminals.
- Be patient. Please understand that airport workers were also impacted by the hurricane.
In addition to extended TSA wait times, passengers should anticipate longer than normal lines at Ticketing Counters, Concessions and Parking Facilities. Extended lines may be frustrating, but please know they are moving.
Houston Airports is working with all local, state and federal partners to keep the airports operational. Jim Szczesniak, Director of Aviation for Houston Airports is calling for the traveling public to be cautious, patient and aware of conditions. Although the sun is now out and our skies are prime for flights, it’s imperative that Houstonians recognize Houston’s airports are still working to recover from Hurricane Beryl. Our hearts are with our fellow Houstonians as we all begin to recover from Hurricane Beryl. #HoustonStrong