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Location: The airport is located 11km (7 miles) southeast of Houston's central business district

Country Code: 1

Airport Code: HOU

Time Zone: GMT - 6 (GMT - 5 between Apr-Oct)

Driving Directions:
William P. Hobby Airport is easily accessible via the major roads and motorways connecting the entire metropolitan area. Interstate Highway 45 borders Hobby Airport and integrates a road network serving the entire Gulf Coast industrial complex. The airport also serves the metropolitan areas of Baytown, Freeport, Galena Park, Galveston and Pasadena. It is close to major shopping centres, the world famous Texas Medical Center, the Astrodome and NASA.

Car Parking:
Public parking is available in a four-level garage which has direct access to the terminal building and an additional car park is located within walking distance of the Terminal. There are spaces for more than 4000 cars at the airport. For up to date parking and travel information passengers can tune their radio to 1610 AM when approaching Hobby Airport.

Transport:
Road: Taxi: Taxis leave from Curbzone 1 on the lower level. Bus: The METRO bus service leaves from Curbzone 1 on the lower level. A shuttle service is provided by Coach USA/Express Shuttle USA to various locations throughout the Houston area. For up to date information, schedules, and reservation requirements (tel: 713 523 8888); travellers can also visit Coach USA online (website: www.coachusa.com) to make travel reservations).

Facilities:
Money and communications: Facilities include ATMs and bureaux de change. Eating and drinking: The majority of restaurants are located in the food court on the ticket lobby (upper) level of the terminal. Shopping: The majority of shops are located on the ticket lobby (upper) level of the terminal; shops include newsagents and gift shops. Other facilities: There is a shoe shine stand at the airport.

Business:
The airport offers a wheelchair-accessible meeting room on Concourse C which can be booked through a Special Service Representative (see Information and Help Desks). Bureaux de change can provide fax and photocopying facilities.

Hotels:
There is no hotel on the airport site. Nearby hotels include the Comfort Inn Hobby Airport (tel: 713 943 0035) and Motel Six - Houston Hobby (tel: 713 941 0990). A list of hotels in the area and their telephone numbers is available on the airport web site (www.houstonairportsystem.org). Many of the hotels operate courtesy shuttle services to/from the airport. Passengers can also use courtesy hotel telephones located in the baggage reclaim area and arrange with their hotel to be picked up and taken to their destination.

Disabled:
There is disabled access in all areas of the Terminal. Visually or hearing-impaired passengers can request information and assistance (tel: 713 640 3000 or TDD tel: 713 641 7781).

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