Scholes International Airport at Galveston is a gateway to Central and South America and the Caribbean and can accommodate aircraft up to a Boeing 767. Although once served by commercial airlines, the airport today is only served by general aviation aircraft -- that is, private and personal aircraft not operated by domestic and international airlines. Served by shuttle buses and local transit, the airport is located three miles or five kilometers from downtown Galveston. The airport is also home to the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Lone Star Flight Museum. The Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention Center is also located at the airport.
Located about 36 miles from Galveston is the William P. Hobby Airport in Houston. The airport is the city's oldest commercial airport and is home to the 1940 Air Terminal Museum. The airport is served mainly by Southwest Airlines, which provides flights to destinations throughout the United States. AirTran Airways, American Eagle, Delta, Frontier Airlines and JetBlue Airways also fly to the airport. Travelers can fly non-stop or direct to more than 32 destinations throughout the U.S. from Hobby Airport. Although there are no regular public transportation links between the airport and Galveston, some cruise lines provide shuttles to Galveston. Passengers can also travel to Galveston by taxi or car from the airport.
Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located 58 miles from Galveston. The airport is Houston's largest airport and is located 23 miles north of the city's downtown. As of 2010, the airport was ranked third among U.S. airports in the number of scheduled non-stop domestic and international service. Travelers can fly to more than 170 destinations from George Bush Intercontinental's five terminals. Several international carriers use the airport, including Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, Emirates, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. American Airlines, Continental, United, Delta and Alaska Airlines also serve George Bush Intercontinental.
