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