Houston Hobby Airport reopens, Bush airport to reopen Tuesday evening after closing due to ice
HOUSTON - UPDATE: Houston Hobby Airport has announced they have reopened their airport as of 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Departures curbside lanes are closed. All traffic will be routed to the Arrivals curbside. Terminal garages and Eco Park are open.
Meanwhile, at Bush Intercontinental Airport, crews are still working to clear thick patches of ice off the airfield. Officials said the airfield will open shortly after 8 p.m.
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The airfields were initially closed due to accumulations of ice. Airport officials say crews worked all through the night to de-ice runways, but the temperatures got too low.
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Travelers are asked to check with their airlines for flight information.
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Drivers should use caution if they will be traveling to the airport due to possible ice on area roadways.
As of 7 a.m. Monday, there were 750 flight cancellations at Bush Airport and 120 flight cancellations at Hobby Airport.
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