If proximity is the only consideration, KHOU is the logical choice.
They have significant GA traffic there. It's a big busy airport with a
lot of commercial and corporate traffic but it is the closest to
downtown. Be prepared to wait for clearance and taxi and taxiing a long
way. I haven't fueled there recently but I seem to remember the fuel
being a little pricey too.

IAH is very unfriendly to GA. I'd rule it out off the bat. If you are
willing to add 10-15 minutes to the commute, you have a few more
options. SGR is a towered airport with radar on the SW side and DWH is
a towered airport w/radar NW of the city. DWH usually has cheaper
self-serve fuel but SGR is more convenient and they are both about a 45
min drive from downtown. IWS is due West of downtown just off I-10 and
easy to get to and about a 25 minute drive. Its an untowered field but
they have a *really* nice terminal and decent fuel prices.

I almost forgot about EFD Ellington. The former AFB is used by NASA and
literally next door to the Johnson Space Center. Don't know much
about the FBO there. Its just a little further down I-45 than Hobby and
it may be the best bet. Its towered and I think they share Houston
approach radar.


Eddie

wrote:
I'm planning a trip to Houston in April to pick up some friends. They
will be taking part in an event at the convention center earlier in the
day, so I'm looking for an airport close to downtown. I've taken a look
at Hobby. Any feedback/suggestions?