IAH

George Bush Intercontinental

🇺🇸 Houston, USA

Reported estimates — live feed suspended

US DOT rulesInternational airport
⚠️2–4 hour waits reported. PreCheck and CLEAR periodically shut down. ICE agents deployed.

Security wait times

Standard Security
Standardreported
~180 min
estimated wait
TSA PreCheck
TSA PreCheckreported
~45 min
estimated wait
CLEAR + PreCheck
CLEARreported
~39 min
estimated wait
TSA PreCheck saves ~135 min at IAH. Annual membership: $85.
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Immigration / customs

International arrivals
US CBP processingavg
~22 min
estimated wait

Global Entry holders typically clear in under 5 min at kiosks.

How early should I arrive?

Domestic + PreCheck
60 min
Domestic + Standard
90 min
International + PreCheck
2 hrs
International + Standard
3 hrs

During current TSA shutdown: add 60–120 min to all estimates at this airport.

Insider tips for IAH

  • —Terminal E international arrivals immigration hit 2 hours during shutdown.
  • —Terminal C was temporarily closed during shutdown staffing shortages.
  • —Friday evenings and Sunday mornings are peak departure windows.
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Airport lounges at IAH
2 lounges · Priority Pass accepted · Walk-in available
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United Club
Concourse E · United Airlines
$59 walk-in
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Priority Pass at Landry's Seafood (dining credit)
Terminal D · Landry's
Card / ticket only
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Access rules change when credit card benefits update — verify with the lounge before arriving. Last verified March 2026.

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