{"id":377202,"date":"2026-07-17T20:38:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T20:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/377202\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T20:38:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T20:38:10","slug":"houston-airports-secure-126m-for-infrastructure-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/377202\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston Airports Secure $126M for Infrastructure Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fresh off welcoming an estimated 4.5 million passengers<\/a> during the FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122, Houston Airports is turning its attention to the infrastructure needed to support continued growth.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The airport system has received more than $126 million in federal funding for projects at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

At IAH, the funding will support upgrades to the Skyway train system, airfield drainage and Terminal D\u2019s HVAC systems. HOU will receive more than $62 million to rehabilitate Runway 13R-31L, one of the airport\u2019s primary runways, with construction expected to begin in 2027.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThese projects strengthen the systems that keep our airports safe, reliable and moving,\u201d said Jim Szczesniak, director of aviation for Houston Airports, in a press release<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The funding is part of a broader $1.7 billion investment by the Federal Aviation Administration to modernize airport infrastructure and improve the travel experience nationwide.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Recent Upgrades at IAH\u00a0<\/p>\n

The latest funding builds on a series of recent improvements at IAH. Terminal A was upgraded with seating that includes workstations, tray tables and integrated charging, while the Terminal D ticketing lobby was refreshed with lounge-style seating, charging stations and greenery.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"GeorgeGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal A gets Upgraded Seating, Courtesy of Houston Airport System<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, IAH also opened its redesigned Terminal E, streamlining the international travel experience with self-service bag drops, check-in kiosks, expanded curb space and a 17-lane TSA checkpoint.\u00a0<\/p>\n

READ MORE: IAH Opens Expanded Terminal E for International Travelers<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Earning Global Recognition\u00a0<\/p>\n

Houston Airports\u2019 investments in the passenger experience earned multiple honors at the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards<\/a>, which are based on surveys of travelers worldwide.\u00a0<\/p>\n

HOU was named the Cleanest Airport in North America, while IAH ranked among the world\u2019s top 10 airports for dining. Houston Airports also received the World\u2019s Best Airport Art award for the fourth consecutive year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Skytrax separately evaluates airport operations and customer service through an independent audit process. HOU retained its 5-Star Skytrax Airport Rating for the fifth consecutive year, remaining the only airport in North America to earn the distinction, while IAH maintained its 4-Star Skytrax Rating for the ninth straight year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Strengthening Global Competitiveness\u00a0<\/p>\n

A strong airport system is essential to Houston\u2019s economy. Investments like these help ensure Houston can continue to accommodate growing passenger demand while remaining competitive for international business, trade and major events.\u00a0<\/p>\n

RELATED: Houston\u2019s World Cup Preparations Leave Lasting Impact<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Learn more about Houston\u2019s aviation ecosystem<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Fresh off welcoming an estimated 4.5 million passengers during the FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122, Houston Airports is turning…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":377203,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[56,58,57],"class_list":["post-377202","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-houston","tag-houston","tag-houston-headlines","tag-houston-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/377202","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=377202"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/377202\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/377203"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=377202"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=377202"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=377202"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}