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HOU Airport - William P Hobby Airport

Houston, United States. Departures peak at 08:00 local, averaging 22 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-05-18. Schedule coverage: 2 days observed.

Peak departure hour
08:00
22 flights/hr
Quietest active hour
07:00
2 flights/hr
Avg weekday wait
4 min
Security
Avg weekend wait
5 min
Security
Traffic score
82/100
Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days
0003060912151821

Total: 167.5 avg departures per day.

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days
0003060912151821

Peak arrival hour: 09:00 local (16 flights/hr). Total: 160.5 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

  1. 1. Southwest Airlines (WN) 185
  2. 2. American Airlines (AA) 7
  3. 3. Envoy Air, (MQ) 6
  4. 4. Eurocontrol (XE) 5
  5. 5. Delta Air Lines, (DL) 5

Top destinations

  1. 1. 🇺🇸 Dallas (DAL) 20
  2. 2. 🇺🇸 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) 13
  3. 3. 🇺🇸 Atlanta (ATL) 10
  4. 4. 🇺🇸 New Orleans (MSY) 8
  5. 5. 🇺🇸 Denver (DEN) 8

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at HOU?
Departures from William P Hobby Airport peak at 08:00 local time, averaging 22 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of HOU?
The quietest hour with regular service is 07:00 local time, averaging 2 flights per hour.
How long are security wait times at HOU?
Average weekday security wait at William P Hobby Airport is 4 minutes, and weekend wait is 5 minutes. This is a rolling average from public airport wait data.
Which airline operates the most flights from HOU?
Southwest Airlines (WN) is the largest operator at William P Hobby Airport, with 185 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from HOU?
Dallas (DAL) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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