George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal B Map (Most Up-To-Date)
IAH Terminal B currently operates as an airside-only concourse within Houston’s main airport complex: gates B3–B31 remain open, while the landside front door (curb, lobby, ticketing, security, baggage claim) is closed for redevelopment. The physical layout centers on the “banjo” rotunda, with gate piers branching out on Level 2 and the Skyway station above on Level 3. Most passenger flows begin in Terminal C, then transfer to B.
Map Table
| Zone | Connection | Walk Time |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal C Departures (Level 2) | United check-in, TSA (proxy processing) | buffer-heavy |
| Terminal C post-TSA (Level 2) | Skyway access via central vertical core | ~250 ft / 75 m |
| Skyway (airside) | C → B, single stop | ride ~2:15 |
| Terminal B central hub (“banjo”) | gates B3–B31 via Level 2 concourse | to B5 ~400 ft / 120 m |
George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal B Map Strategy
- Aim every departure at Terminal C first to avoid the closed Terminal B curb and the recirculation time penalty.
- Choose the right connector: Skyway for post-security transfers; Subway only for landside moves like parking, baggage hall navigation, or fixing a wrong exit.
- Pad time for vertical transitions and station walks; strollers, kids, and carry-ons turn short distances into slow elevator/escalator chokepoints.
- For arrivals, do not exit landside in Terminal B; go up to the Skyway and exit at Terminal C to avoid baggage and rideshare dead-ends.
2026 George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal B Map + Printable PDF
Terminal B’s gates remain operational, but all curbside, lobby, security, and baggage functions are routed through Terminal C during redevelopment. A printable map is most useful when it highlights the “Terminal C first” rule, the Level 3 Skyway as the primary bridge to B, and the Level LL Subway as the landside recovery option for parking backtracks and wrong-exit scenarios.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal B Level 1 Arrivals Map 2025
George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal B Level 2 Departures and Check In Map 2025
George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal B Level 3 Skyway Map 2025
George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal B Level 4 Parking Map 2025
George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal B Level 5 Parking Map 2025
George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal B Level LL Subway Map 2025
2026 George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal B Map Guide
Which terminal curb should a Terminal B departing passenger be dropped off at during the Terminal B lobby closure?
Terminal C Departures Level is the correct curb because Terminal B’s curbside and lobby access are closed. Getting dropped at Terminal B typically forces a barrier-driven recirculation loop that can add 10–15 minutes before you even reach the Terminal C roadway queue.
Follow “Terminal C Departures” signs on the approach road, then enter the Level 2 ticketing lobby for United check-in and TSA. After security, use the central connector atrium in Terminal C to go up to Level 3 for the Skyway, then ride one stop to the Terminal B hub (“banjo”) and go down to Level 2 for gates B3–B31.
Where is the Terminal C check-in/bag-drop area used for passengers flying from Terminal B gates during the closure?
Terminal B passengers use the standard United Airlines check-in and bag-drop counters in Terminal C’s Departures Level 2 ticketing lobby. No separate “Terminal B” desk exists, so you’ll join the usual United Economy or Premier Access/priority queues in the main hall.
After tagging and dropping bags, proceed to the Terminal C TSA checkpoints (North or South, depending on which is shorter at the moment). The key landmark is the central ticketing hall directly above Terminal C baggage claim; once you clear security, head toward the central connector atrium to reach the Level 3 Skyway platform for the one-stop ride to Terminal B.
What is the exact walking distance from Terminal C security exit to the Skyway platform that serves Terminal B?
Walking is approximately 250 feet (75 meters) from the Terminal C TSA exit/recompose area to the Skyway elevator/escalator bank that takes you up to the Level 3 platform for Terminal B. Crowds can stretch that short distance into a slow weave, especially in peak United banks.
| Segment | How to follow it | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TSA exit → central connector atrium | stay in the main post-security flow toward the open atrium | ~250 ft / 75 m |
| atrium → Skyway platform | escalator/elevator up to Level 3 | vertical move (no extra feet counted) |
Where is the Skyway station entrance in Terminal B located relative to the B gate ranges (e.g., B3–B31 area)?
The Skyway station for Terminal B sits above the central “banjo” hub between the gate piers, not at either end of the concourse. That means it drops you into the middle of the B3–B31 layout, with the lowest B gates down one pier and the higher B gates down the opposite side.
From the Skyway arrival on Level 3, go down to Level 2 at the central rotunda, then choose your direction by gate signage: the B3–B12 range runs down the south pier from the hub, while the B14–B31 range radiates out from the hub toward the north/east piers.
What is the exact walking distance from Gate B5 to the nearest Skyway boarding point inside Terminal B?
Walking is approximately 400 feet (120 meters) from Gate B5 to the Skyway boarding point at the Terminal B central hub. The route is a straight shot back up the pier toward the “banjo” rotunda where the vertical core (escalators/elevators) takes you to the Level 3 Skyway platform.
Use the central rotunda as the landmark: from Gate B5, follow overhead signs toward the center of Terminal B (the hub with concessions/restrooms), then go up one level to the Skyway station entrance. The boarding point is not down a side corridor—it’s anchored to the hub’s main vertical access.
Where is the Subway (outside-security) station access point closest to Terminal C baggage claim for passengers arriving from Terminal B?
The closest Subway access is on Terminal C’s Lower Level (LL) directly below the Terminal C baggage claim hall, reached by elevator down from Level 1. From the baggage claim area, follow signs for “Subway” and “Ground Transportation / Terminal Connections” toward the LL elevator banks.
On LL, the Subway platform is the landside tunnel station serving all terminals; it’s the correct recovery route if you’re already outside security or you accidentally exited into Terminal B’s landside construction zone. The key landmark is staying inside Terminal C near the baggage carousels and using the signed elevator down—don’t try to cross roadways at surface level.
Where do checked bags land for flights that arrive at Terminal B during construction (exact carousel area in Terminal C)?
Checked bags from Terminal B arrivals are delivered to Terminal C Baggage Claim on Level 1, with the specific carousel number assigned dynamically on the flight information displays in the baggage hall. United domestic arrivals commonly rotate through Carousels 3 or 4, but the authoritative location is the Terminal C baggage claim FIDS for your flight number.
After deplaning at gates B3–B31, stay airside and take the Skyway one stop to Terminal C, then go down to Level 1 for baggage claim. Use the digital monitors above the carousels as the landmark—look up your flight and follow the carousel number listed there rather than walking the full hall guessing.
Where is the rideshare pickup zone in Terminal C that Terminal B arrivals are funneled into (exact door/zone location)?
The rideshare pickup zone is on Terminal C’s Arrivals Level on the south side at Doors C-103 and C-104. Following “Exit” signs at Terminal B can strand you in the closed landside area, so the reliable move is reaching Terminal C first.
From Terminal B gates, take the Skyway to Terminal C while staying airside, then go down to Level 1 (Arrivals/Baggage Claim level) and follow “Ride App” signage toward the south side doors. Door numbers C-103 and C-104 are posted at the curbside exits; step outside there to reach the designated Uber/Lyft staging lanes.
What is the shortest indoor route from the Terminal C rideshare pickup to the Skyway/Subway access back toward Terminal B parking?
The Subway on Level LL is the shortest indoor route back toward Terminal B parking because the Skyway is only accessible after TSA. From the Terminal C rideshare curb at Doors C-103/C-104, you need to re-enter Terminal C and go down one level below baggage claim to reach the landside train.
Walk back inside through Doors C-103/C-104, head into the Terminal C arrivals/baggage claim hall as your landmark, then take the nearest signed elevator down to Level LL for the Subway station. Board the Subway toward the A/B station for the A/B parking garage access, staying indoors the entire time.
Which parking garage entrance is the correct one for travelers who must park at A/B but depart from Terminal B gates accessed via Terminal C?
The A/B Parking Garage entrance is the correct choice because the A/B garage remains open even while Terminal B’s lobby is closed. Parking at A/B works as long as you plan to reach Terminal C for check-in and TSA before taking the Skyway back to Terminal B gates.
Enter the A/B Parking Garage using the posted “A/B Garage” roadway signs, then treat the garage as a landside staging point. From the garage, go down to Level LL for the Subway toward Terminal C, or use the parking shuttle pickup at the garage curb/Arrivals Zone 3 as the backup. After you arrive at Terminal C, complete United check-in and security, then use the Level 3 Skyway to reach the Terminal B hub.
Where is the shuttle-bus pickup point that connects Terminal C parking to A/B parking (exact curb location)?
The parking shuttle-bus pickup is on Terminal C’s Arrivals Level (Level 1) at Zone 3. This is the designated curb segment for parking shuttles and the most consistent landmark-based pickup point during the Terminal B redevelopment period.
From inside Terminal C, orient yourself to the baggage claim/arrivals hall, then follow “Ground Transportation” and “Shuttles” signs to the curb. Once outside, look for the Zone 3 marker posts along the curb and wait at the signed shuttle area rather than at the rideshare doors (C-103/C-104), which are a different south-side zone.
Where is the underground walkway/hallway (LL level) access from the IAH Marriott toward the terminal connectors used to reach Terminal B?
The underground connector access is on the Marriott’s Lower Level (LL), where the hotel’s tunnel runs parallel to the Subway track. From the Marriott interior, go down to the LL level and follow signs for “Subway / Terminals” to reach the enclosed walkway that links into the terminal connector system.
Use the Marriott Subway station area as the landmark: once you’re at the LL station, the climate-controlled corridor continues toward the terminals, allowing an indoor path to the Terminal B/Terminal C connector network. This is the cleanest way to orient yourself when surface road construction makes curbside navigation confusing.
Where is the nearest elevator to reach the Skyway level in Terminal B (closest to lower B gate numbers)?
The nearest elevator to the Skyway level is in Terminal B’s central “banjo” hub, next to the main escalator bank that connects Level 2 (gates) to Level 3 (Skyway). There isn’t a separate Skyway elevator out on the lower-numbered gate pier—the vertical access is concentrated at the rotunda.
From the lower B gates (like B3–B12), walk back toward the central hub where concessions and the main restroom cluster sit. At the rotunda, use the elevator adjacent to the escalators to go up to Level 3 for the Skyway platform; this is the most direct accessible route without searching side corridors.
Where is the nearest water refill station to the Terminal B gates that remain open (exact post-security location)?
The nearest water refill station is in Terminal B’s central hub (“banjo”) on the post-security Level 2 concourse near the main restroom/concessions cluster, before you commit into the gate piers. This puts it closest to the Skyway arrival path and the split toward the B3–B12 pier versus the B14–B31 side.
After coming down from the Skyway (Level 3) to the concourse (Level 2), stay in the rotunda area instead of heading down a gate finger. Look for the restrooms at the hub; the bottle-filler is positioned nearby in that same central services zone.
Where is the closest restroom to the Skyway arrival point in Terminal B (exact corridor/landmark location)?
The closest restroom is immediately adjacent to the Level 2 landing at the base of the escalators from the Skyway arrival in Terminal B. It’s positioned right off the central “banjo” hub, so you can reach it before walking down either gate pier.
After you exit the Skyway on Level 3 and descend to Level 2, do not head toward gates first—look to the side of the escalator base in the rotunda area where the central services cluster sits. The restroom doors are visible from the hub circulation space near concessions, making it the fastest stop before proceeding to gates B3–B31.
