William P. Hobby Airport

Houston Hobby Airport's $470 million concourse extension is underway, adding seven new gates, a modern baggage handling system with two carousels, and a weather-protective canopy with starry sky motif. The project team is phasing construction around World Cup soccer matches coming to Houston this summer.

Houston's William P. Hobby Airport earned two industry honors at the 2026 Airport Experience Conference: best overall concessions program and best commercial team in the medium and small airport category. Awards were announced February 25 in Nashville recognizing partnerships with Areas, LaTrelle's, Hudson, HMSHost, and others.

Houston METRO expanded its Route 500 Downtown Direct shuttle to include Hobby Airport starting in late February 2026, connecting it with Bush Intercontinental Airport through downtown Houston. The expansion prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with improved mobility between the city's two main airports.

A Delta Air Lines flight returned to William P. Hobby Airport on February 18, 2026, after a passenger attempted to access the cockpit and assaulted another passenger. The individual was detained by Houston Police upon landing after being restrained by crew during the flight.