IAH

George Bush Intercontinental/Houston

Houston, TX

Quick Location Summary

  • Terminal A: Near Gate A12 (Post-Security, Indoor)
  • Terminal A: Outside, near RideApp pickup (Pre-Security, Outdoor)
  • Terminal B: Near Gate B1, across from The Fruteria (Post-Security, Indoor)
  • Terminal C: Across from Gate C2 (Post-Security, Indoor)
  • Terminal D: Across from Gate D12 (Post-Security, Indoor)
  • Terminal E: Across from Gate E12 (Post-Security, Indoor)
  • Terminal E: Arrivals Level 1, outside Door E-103 (Pre-Security, Outdoor)

Post-Security (Airside)

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) has a Service Animal Relief Area (SARA) inside the secure area of every terminal, so you can use a pet relief station without leaving security.

Terminal A

  • The pet relief area is near Gate A12.

Terminal B

  • The service animal area is near Gate B1, across from The Fruteria.

Terminal C

  • The dog bathroom is across from Gate C2.

Terminal D

  • The pet relief station is across from Gate D12.

Terminal E

  • The service animal relief area is across from Gate E12.

Pre-Security (Landside)

Terminal A

  • An outdoor pet relief area is outside the terminal, near RideApp pickup.
  • This location appears on the IAH Services page. The IAH Traveling with Pets page does not list it.

Terminal E

  • An outdoor SARA is on the Arrivals Level 1.
  • Directions: From inside Terminal E, exit through Door E-103. Carefully cross all traffic lanes. The outdoor relief area is on the other side of the street.

Amenities & Rules

  • Crating requirement: All pets and emotional support animals must stay crated while inside the terminal.
  • Who can use them: The relief areas serve service animals, pets and their owners.
  • Maps: Houston Airports publishes an IAH SARA location map. The official Houston Airports app also offers turn-by-turn directions inside the airport.
Last reviewed: October 2026