Flights at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) experienced significant delays Tuesday after a construction contractor damaged a fiber-optic line.
As of 9:20 p.m., the Houston Airport System says airport operations are returning to normal.
Airlines are also working to resume normal flight schedules.
Crews are finalizing repairs to the fiber-optic line.
UPDATE as of 9:20 p.m.: Airport operations are returning to normal as crews finalize repairs to the damaged fiber-optic cable. Airlines are working to resume normal flight schedules. Read the full statement here: https://t.co/dOog3g1qWR https://t.co/AnCq8xTXCv
— Bush Airport (@iah) October 14, 2026
Passengers traveling Wednesday morning, Oct. 14, should check their flight status with their airline before heading to the airport.
Houston Airports anticipates a full recovery overnight.
