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The Houston Airport System (HAS) handled 62.2 million passengers in the 12 months ending February ’26. That represents a slight 1.0 percent decrease over the 62.9 million handled over the same period last year but a continued improvement over pre-pandemic levels of travel. Domestic and international travel accounted for 48.9 million and 13.3 million passengers, respectively.

 

Travel in the month of February was slightly elevated when compared to February of ’25, rising 2.3 percent. Domestic travel increased 2.6 percent to 3.5 million passengers, and international travel rose 1.3 percent to 0.1 million.

 

Houston Airports were recognized in multiple categories at the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards. William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) earned another 5-star rating, marking five years with top marks. It remains the only 5-star airport in North America. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) earned a 4-star rating for the ninth year in a row. The airport system was named World’s Best Airport Art for the fourth consecutive year, HOU was ranked as the cleanest airport in North America, and IAH was in the top 10 worldwide for airport dining. For more news and information, visit fly2houston.com.

 

Prepared by Greater Houston Partnership Research

 

Clara Richardson
Analyst, Research
Greater Houston Partnership
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Colin Baker
Manager of Economic Research
Greater Houston Partnership
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