The information was confirmed by a source with the Houston Airport System. Airports across Houston, including George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport, were closed starting at midnight Tuesday morning as the city braced for weather complications from the winter storms and snow in the area.
Both Hobby and Bush airports will be shut down on Tuesday due to the winter storm. If you were planning to fly out this week, here's what you need to know.
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Airports in the Houston, Texas area have temporarily shut down operations as the state braces for brutal blizzard conditions and winds of up to 35 miles per hour.
Airport officials said they would monitor weather conditions throughout the day Tuesday to decide if the airports will resume operations Wednesday.
"Our dedicated teams will remain on-site 24-7, working diligently to prepare for a swift and safe return to normal operations when weather permits," airport officials said.
The Bush Airport’s terminal lobbies are used for check-in, TSA security and baggage claim. These operations for Terminal B flights will be redirected to Terminal C, according to the Houston Airport System.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport will close at midnight on Tuesday due to the incoming Arctic front.
All airports in Houston shut down on Jan. 21 as a winter storm barreled through South Texas.
Winter weather forced the closure of Houston's two main airports, causing numerous flight cancellations, primarily impacting United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Houston's two main airports remained closed for winter weather on Tuesday, leading to hundreds of canceled flights.
Mayor John Whitmire announced that Houston airports will reopen the morning of Jan. 22, according to a Jan. 21 news conference.