George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) offers free Wi-Fi to passengers throughout the airport, including the Ride App Pickup area. Learn how to connect to Houston Airport Wi-Fi to stay connected to the internet.
How to connect to Houston Airport Wi-Fi?
- Go to Wi-Fi Settings and connect to the “Free Airport WIFI” network.
- Open a web browser (Chrome, Safari, etc.) and the Airport’s Wi-Fi splash page will open automatically.
- Read and agree to the terms and click “Submit”.
- You will be connected to the Houston Airport Wi-Fi network.
Note: In the Terminal C Ride App Pickup area, the SSID is “rideshare wifi”. Both the Wi-Fi networks does not require password authentication.
If you have trouble connecting, call the Wi-Fi help desk at 1-844-831-0999.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is the Houston Airport Wi-Fi?
Users have reported median download speeds of less than 25 Mbps. You can browse the web and make video calls at this speeds.
Is it safe to use the airport’s Wi-Fi?
While it’s generally safe to use the airport Wi-Fi, but like most public Wi-Fi networks, these do not require a password protection and anyone can join the network which makes it vulnerable to data theft. You should remain cautious and prohibit sensitive activities such as online banking and shopping. Use a VPN service to mask your identity.
The Wi-Fi portal page is not opening on my web browser
If the Wi-Fi page is not opening on your device, try the following:
- Turn Wi-Fi off and turn it back on. If you have Wi-Fi auto-connect/auto-join feature enabled, toggle it off.
- Open a browser and type any non-https URL in the address bar such as http://google.com/generate_204 or http://captive.apple.com. It should prompt the Wi-Fi page to load.
About Houston International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport, commonly called Houston International Airport or George Bush International Airport is the second busiest airport in Texas for international passengers traffic and the 15th busiest of the United States. The airport serves more than 40 million passengers annually. It serves to a large number of domestic and international flights across the five continents. It covers 10,000 acres with 5 runways making it one of the largest airport by land size. It serves as the major hub for United Airlines. The airport is located about 20 miles from Downtown Houston. There are taxis, rental cars, ride sharing apps (Uber, Lyft, etc.), and public metro busses available.
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