Two-minute impact
Transportation Security Administration wait times may exceed one hour at William P. Hobby Airport, or HOU, and three hours at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, or IAH, according to the advisory.
Security checkpoints at terminals A and E are the only TSA screening locations open at IAH as of press time, per the advisory. Additionally, passengers at HOU may see reduced lanes available.
Passengers traveling through IAH can use the Subway to access TSA checkpoints at either terminal and the Skyway to reach their specific gate, per the advisory.
Quote of note
"The federal government shutdown has impacted TSA staffing and operations nationwide, and Houston Airports is doing everything possible to support our TSA partners and keep passengers moving safely and efficiently," Jim Szczesniak, director of aviation for Houston Airports, said in a statement. "We ask that passengers continue to arrive early and expect extended security wait times until the federal government shutdown is resolved.”
Check it out
Estimated wait times for both airports are available via an online dashboard. To view estimated wait times at HOU, click here. To view estimated wait times at IAH, click here.
