George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal D Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Terminal D at George Bush Intercontinental sits as a long international pier that fans west from the shared D/E hub, with the “root” closest to the D↔E connector and the newest reach extending farther down the D-West pier. The footprint is linear (not a compact loop), so walk time grows fast as you move toward the end gates. Within Houston’s main airport complex, Terminal D functions as a boarding satellite that often depends on Terminal E for screening and arrivals flow.
Map Table
| Level | Key areas | Connects to | People-mover access |
|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | ticketing, bag drop, curbside | Terminal E landside connector | Subway down-access nearby |
| L2 | departures, gate concourse spine | Terminal E departures interface | Skyway up-access via central core |
| L3 | mezzanine transit zone | terminals A/B/C via airside train | Skyway station at D/E hub |
George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal D Map Strategy
- Treat Terminal E as the default screening plan when Terminal D checkpoint hours or staffing shift; the D ticketing hall reroute is an indoor landside connector walk, plus a level change up to E’s checkpoint.
- Pick the right train by security status: Skyway is airside (post-TSA, Level 3); Subway is landside (pre-TSA, basement). Choosing the wrong one forces a full re-screen.
- Expect construction-driven detours at the D/E interface and near the central retail core; budget extra minutes for crowd pinch-points where carts and queues compress the connector corridor.
- Plan gate walks like a pier, not a “single terminal box”: the far-end D gates can add several football fields of walking from the D/E hub, especially when you’re starting near the Skyway drop point.
2026 George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal D Map + Printable PDF
Terminal D remains in active redevelopment flow tied to the International Central Processor buildout, so “old mental maps” break at security and along interior detours. Screening at D can be volatile, and the reliable fallback is the landside D↔E connector to reach the Terminal E checkpoint. Gate distances are also longer than many expect due to the extended pier geometry, especially toward the far-end D gates.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal D Level 1 Departures and Check In Map 2025
George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal D Level 2 Departures and Gates Map 2025
George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal D Level 3 Arrivals Map 2025
George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal D Level LL Subway Map 2025
George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal D Level W Walkway Map 2025
2026 George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal D Map Guide
What is the exact walking distance (in feet/meters) from Terminal D check-in counters to the Terminal E TSA checkpoint entrance when D screening is closed?
Walking distance runs about 850–1,050 feet (260–320 meters) from the center of Terminal D’s ticketing/bag-drop area to the Terminal E TSA checkpoint entrance when D screening is closed.
The shortest route stays indoors on the landside connector between the D and E lobbies, then requires a level change up to Departures for the E checkpoint. The practical swing in distance comes from where your airline’s counters sit in the D ticketing hall (farther west counters add steps before you even reach the D↔E transition). Crowds and elevator/escalator waits can add time even when the distance is fixed.
What is the exact walking time (minutes) from Terminal D bag-drop/check-in to the Terminal A TSA checkpoint entrance via the shortest indoor route?
Walking time is about 18–20 minutes from Terminal D bag-drop/check-in to the Terminal A TSA checkpoint entrance using the shortest indoor route.
The only reliable indoor path is landside via the Subway (not the Skyway). Go from the Terminal D ticketing level down to the D/E Subway station, ride the Subway D/E → C → B → A, then go up to Terminal A’s departures/TSA level and walk to the checkpoint entrance. This is a high-risk reroute unless Terminal E security is severely backed up, because wait time for the train plus vertical transitions drives most of the variability.
Where is the nearest Skyway station entrance to the central Terminal D gate area (exact landmark + level on the terminal map)?
The nearest Skyway entrance is at the shared D/E Skyway station on Level 3, directly above the central D/E connector retail core.
Access is from the central gate-area “hub” where Terminal D meets Terminal E, near the main duty-free/retail plaza at the D1/E1 transition zone. From the central concourse spine, follow Skyway signs to the escalators/elevators that go up one level to the elevated platform; this is the closest entry point for reaching A/B/C airside without leaving security.
Where is the Terminal D/E Subway station entrance (landside) relative to baggage claim and curb pickup (exact corridor/door/level on the map)?
The Terminal D/E Subway station entrance is on the Lower Level (basement), reached from the public arrivals halls below the Terminal D/E baggage claim and curbside level.
From Terminal D or E arrivals/baggage claim, follow landside signs for “Subway” and “Marriott Hotel” to the elevator/escalator banks that go down to the underground platform. The key cue is that this entrance is in the public (non-secure) area—if you’re already past TSA and you go down to the Subway, you’ve exited the secure zone and will need to re-clear security to get back to the gates.
What is the exact airside walking distance from the D/E Skyway station to the farthest Terminal D gates (end-of-concourse distance)?
Airside walking distance is about 1,200–1,500 feet (360–450 meters) from the D/E Skyway station drop point to the farthest Terminal D gates at the end of the pier.
The route starts at the D/E hub near the central retail/duty-free core (the same area under the Skyway platform) and continues straight down the Terminal D concourse toward the end gate cluster (often the D1–D6 side and/or the extended west pier gates). The distance is mostly linear, but congestion around the hub and any temporary detours can make the walk feel longer than the raw measurement.
What is the exact location of the closest restrooms to the farthest Terminal D gates (by gate cluster/landmark on the map)?
The closest restrooms to the farthest Terminal D gates are positioned near the D1–D6 gate cluster junction, at the “neck” of the pier just before the final gate holding rooms.
On the concourse walk toward the end gates, look for the point where the corridor widens and small concessions/kiosks appear; the restroom bank sits adjacent to that secondary concessions zone rather than at the absolute end of the pier. If you wait until you’re already inside the farthest gate seating areas, you typically have to backtrack a short stretch to reach this restroom block.
Where exactly is the elevator/down-access point to the Centurion Lounge in Terminal D (the easy-to-miss entrance location on the map)?
The Centurion Lounge access point is an elevator bank hidden behind the Duty Free retail block near Gate D12, taking you up to the lounge on the mezzanine level.
From the main Terminal D concourse, the “miss” happens because the elevator isn’t on an open-facing lounge storefront line. You have to move into/around the Duty Free footprint near the D12 area to find the recessed elevator alcove, then ride up to the mezzanine. If you’re walking the concourse and only scanning for overhead lounge signage, you’ll often pass the correct spot without seeing the elevator entrance.
What is the exact walking time (minutes) from the Centurion Lounge entrance to the nearest Terminal D international departure gates (shortest mapped route)?
Walking time is about 2–3 minutes from the Centurion Lounge elevator entrance to the nearest Terminal D international departure gates.
The shortest route starts at the lounge’s elevator access point behind Duty Free near Gate D12, then returns you directly to the adjacent gate area on the main concourse. Gates in the D10–D12 cluster are effectively “next door,” so the main variable is elevator wait time rather than corridor distance. If you’re already on the concourse level, it’s a short, straight walk once you step out from the Duty Free/elevator alcove area.
Where is the international arrivals exit path from Terminal D/E (post-customs) to the correct passenger pickup curb/zone (exact door/level on the map)?
Passengers exit international arrivals at Terminal E on Level 1, using Door 103B or Door 102 for the correct pickup curb zone.
After clearing passport control and customs, the arrivals flow funnels into the Terminal E international arrivals hall and then out through the public exit doors onto the Terminal E arrivals curb. The dealbreaker is that even if your flight parked at a Terminal D gate, the post-customs exit still ejects you at Terminal E, not Terminal D, so pickups should be staged at the E arrivals curb at those doors rather than waiting at the D curb.
Where is the baggage recheck / onward-connection bag drop point located for international arrivals transferring onward (exact mapped location relative to arrivals flow)?
The baggage recheck point is immediately to the right after you exit the customs doors inside the Terminal E Federal Inspection Services area.
After you collect bags and clear customs, you reach the post-customs exit where the flow splits for “Exit to Houston” versus “Connecting Flights.” For onward connections, turn right at that split; the recheck/bag drop desks are positioned right there before you fully enter the public arrivals hall and before the outer sliding glass doors to the curb. This placement is designed to keep recheck within steps of the customs exit so connecting passengers don’t mix into curbside traffic.
What is the exact walking time (minutes) from the international baggage recheck point to the nearest TSA re-screening entrance used to re-enter the secure area?
Walking time is about 1–2 minutes from the international baggage recheck point to the nearest TSA re-screening entrance.
The recheck desks sit directly beside the re-screening facility tied to the International Central Processor area, so the transfer is essentially adjacent: drop bags, then follow the “TSA/Connecting Flights” direction a short distance to the checkpoint entrance. The only meaningful variability is queueing at the re-screening checkpoint; the physical walk itself is very short because the facilities are designed as a single connected post-customs connection module.
What is the shortest no-stairs / step-free route from Terminal D curbside drop-off to the D/E Skyway station (exact elevators/ramps shown on the map)?
There is no step-free route from the Terminal D curb directly to the D/E Skyway station without first clearing a TSA checkpoint, because the Skyway is airside (post-security).
Start at the Terminal D arrivals/departures curb (public side) and use elevators—not escalators—to stay step-free up to the departures/security level. If Terminal D screening is closed, follow the indoor D↔E landside connector toward Terminal E, then take the elevator bank at the D/E transition up to the Terminal E TSA checkpoint level and clear security. After screening, continue by elevator up to Level 3 at the central D/E hub, where the Skyway entrance sits above the main duty-free/retail plaza near the D1/E1 transition area.
Where is the interior connector corridor between Terminal C and Terminal D (exact entry point(s) shown on the terminal map)?
The interior connector corridor is an airside walkway that starts near Terminal C North around Gates C43–C45 and feeds directly into the Terminal D hub area.
From the Terminal C side, follow the concourse toward the C43/C45 gate node and continue in the same direction toward “Terminal D / International.” The corridor transitions without requiring an exit outdoors or a shuttle, and you’ll notice the shift from Terminal C’s older finishes into Terminal D’s more modern glass/steel aesthetic as you approach the D-side hub and central retail core.
What is the exact walking distance from the Terminal C↔D connector to the closest Skyway station serving D/E (single shortest mapped route)?
Walking distance is about 400–600 feet (120–180 meters) from the Terminal C↔D connector entry point to the closest Skyway station serving D/E.
The connector deposits you near the central D/E hub retail core, and the Skyway station sits directly above that hub on Level 3. Stay airside, walk toward the duty-free/central plaza area where Terminal D meets Terminal E, then take the nearest escalator/elevator bank up to the Skyway platform. The distance variation depends on where you emerge from the connector relative to the central plaza edge.
