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Airports near Shell Energy Stadium
The closest airport to Shell Energy Stadium is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), 8.7 miles away in a straight line. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is 16 miles.
Airports compared
Straight-line distance from Shell Energy Stadium. The drive is always longer, and the roads near a venue are busiest at event times.
| Airport | Type | From the venue | Metro search | First airport for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU William P. Hobby Airport | Large airport | 8.7 mi (14.0 km) | None | 74 venues we list |
| IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Large airport | 16 mi (25.7 km) | None | 25 venues we list |
Next events at Shell Energy Stadium
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Search flights for (the day before to the day after):
- Nov 13: Breakaway Music Festival Houston - 2 Day Pass
- Nov 14: Breakaway Music Festival Houston: Big Gigantic,…
- Nov 28: MLS Cup First Round: Houston Dynamo FC vs. San …
- Dec 2: MLS Cup First Round: Houston Dynamo FC vs. TBD …
- Dec 5: CONCACAF Women's Championship
- Dec 11: MLS Cup Conference Final: Houston Dynamo FC vs.…
When events at Shell Energy Stadium happen
- 8 of 16 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026) are on Saturdays; 13 fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 6 of 9 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Home teams
- Houston Dynamo FC (MLS) play here; see every MLS stadium’s nearest airport.
- Of the 29 MLS stadiums we list, Shell Energy Stadium is the 17th closest to its first airport (8.7 mi; league median 8.3 mi).
Teams visiting Shell Energy Stadium
Teams that play here on upcoming dates we sell tickets for, and whose own home is another venue.
- San Jose Earthquakes, next here Fri, Nov 20
- Sporting Kansas City, next here Sat, Feb 20
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC, next here Wed, Mar 3
- LA Galaxy, next here Sat, Mar 13
- Austin FC, next here Sat, Apr 3
- Seattle Sounders FC, next here Sat, Apr 10
- San Diego FC, next here Wed, Apr 21
- Minnesota United FC, next here Sat, May 1
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Frequently asked questions
What is the closest airport to Shell Energy Stadium?
The closest airport to Shell Energy Stadium is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), 8.7 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport should I fly into for a Houston Dynamo FC game?
HOU is the nearest airport we list, 8.7 miles away; IAH is 16 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Can I book flights and Shell Energy Stadium tickets together?
No. Event tickets and flights are separate bookings with separate confirmations, so neither changes automatically if the other does.
How far is IAH from Shell Energy Stadium?
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is 16 miles (25.7 km) from Shell Energy Stadium in a straight line, against 8.7 miles for HOU.
How does Shell Energy Stadium compare with other MLS stadiums?
Of the 29 MLS stadiums we list, Shell Energy Stadium is the 17th closest to its first airport (8.7 miles; the league median is 8.3 miles).
What time do events at Shell Energy Stadium usually start?
6 of the 9 upcoming events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
