Southeast of downtown Houston, with several private terminals.
Hobby sits about 10 miles southeast of downtown Houston in a straight line, and it's the main private jet airport we list for Houston.
Private jet routes through Hobby
We cover 4 routes through Hobby. The shortest trip is Dallas to Houston (about 50 min); the longest is Houston to New York (about 3 hr 20 min).
| Route | Usual jet | Time in the air | One way, estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas to Houston | Light jet | about 50 min | $5,500–$7,500 |
| Houston to New York | Light jet | about 3 hr 20 min | $18,000–$24,000 |
| Houston to Aspen | Midsize jet | about 2 hr 25 min | $15,500–$20,500 |
| Houston to Las Vegas | Light jet | about 3 hr 15 min | $18,000–$24,000 |
2026 estimates with typical fees, for the jet size most groups choose. How we estimate.
Runways at Hobby
Hobby has 3 runways; the longest, 04/22, is 7,602 feet. That is long enough for nearly all private jets, including most heavy jets on typical trips.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,602 ft | 150 ft | concrete |
| 13R/31L | 7,602 ft | 150 ft | asphalt |
| 13L/31R | 5,148 ft | 100 ft | concrete |
Flight times from Hobby
Estimated time in the air and one-way price from HOU to the main private jet airport of other cities, for the jet size most groups of four to six would pick. Real quotes depend on the date and where the aircraft is based.
| To | Distance | Usual jet | Time in the air | One way, estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,420 mi | Light jet | about 3 hr 20 min | $18,000–$24,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,394 mi | Light jet | about 3 hr 40 min | $20,000–$26,500 |
| Miami (OPF) | 952 mi | Light jet | about 2 hr 20 min | $12,500–$17,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 938 mi | Light jet | about 2 hr 25 min | $13,000–$17,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 240 mi | Light jet | about 50 min | $5,500–$7,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,233 mi | Light jet | about 3 hr 15 min | $18,000–$24,000 |
| Aspen (ASE) | 933 mi | Midsize jet | about 2 hr 25 min | $15,500–$20,500 |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 946 mi | Light jet | about 2 hr 20 min | $12,500–$17,000 |
Straight-line distances. Estimates use the same method as our cost calculator.
Other private jet airports nearby
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Austin: about 148 miles away.
- Dallas Love Field (DAL), Dallas: about 240 miles away.
- Addison Airport (ADS), Dallas: about 247 miles away.
- Nashville International Airport (BNA), Nashville: about 670 miles away.
When Houston gets busy
- Energy conferences bring steady business traffic, especially in spring.
On those dates, aircraft and parking at Hobby fill up early and quotes climb. Booking two to three weeks ahead helps.
Questions about Hobby
How far is Hobby from downtown Houston?
About 10 miles in a straight line. Driving time depends on traffic.
Which routes use Hobby?
On this site: Dallas to Houston, Houston to New York, Houston to Aspen, Houston to Las Vegas.
Is Hobby only for private jets?
No. It also handles other traffic, but private jets use dedicated terminals (FBOs) on the field.
Codes: IATA HOU, ICAO KHOU. Coordinates, elevation and runways from OurAirports open data. See also the guide to charter fees, including landing and handling charges.