Airports and Aviation

     The rapidly growing aviation industry is creating a stir at Ellington Field. Many businesses are discovering the advantages of locating on, or adjacent to, this former Air Force base. In fact, Ellington Field promises to become a primary focus of economic activity for the area's aerospace industry.

     William P. Hobby Airport was Houston's first commercial airport. Fifteen minutes north of the Clear Lake Area, the airport serves more than 8 million passengers each year. Hobby Airport is the 34th busiest airport in the U.S. for total passengers, and it offers close to 4,000 parking spaces. Hobby will continue to be a major corporate and private aviation center for years to come.

Bush Intercontinental Airport north of Houston offers nonstop or direct service to hundreds of cities around the world. It serves a total of nearly 40 million passengers annually, including about 10 million international passengers.

      The Clear Lake Area is also home to Houston Gulf Airport and Clover Field. Houston Gulf is in League City. It caters to general and corporate aviation and offers fuel services and aircraft maintenance.

Located in Pearland, Clover Field offers fuel service and aircraft maintenance. Major activities include flight training, helicopter basing and maintenance, as well as restoration of World War II military craft.

Auto Inspection

     Texas drivers must have their vehicles inspected every 12 months. Many auto dealers, services stations, repair shops and mechanics offer this service, and many of them are found in the Yellow Pages. In Harris County, each test in-ides a computer-based analysis of the vehicles' exhaust. Upon passing the inspection, the operator receives a windshield sticker to be displayed for the coming year.

Vehicle Registration

     Vehicles must be registered within 30 days of relocating to Texas. Registration is easy, and registration centers tend to be less crowded in early morning.

In Harris County, register a vehicle at the Clear Lake Courthouse Annex Building, 16603 Buccaneer. Call 281-486-7250 for information.

In Galveston County, register a vehicle at the Galveston County Courthouse Annex on Calder Road in League City call 281-534-2531 for information.

Registration requirements include the vehicle's title, proof of liability insurance, driver's license and a checkbook to cover various registration and license fees. Subsequent registration is simple, and residents may choose to handle it by mail for an additional $1 fee.

Rail & Bus Transportation

     METRO offers reliable express service to and from the Clear Lake Area. 

     For passenger and small package service with Amtrak, phone 713-224-1577.

Houston METRO Mass Transit Transportation

More Than Just a Bus Company 

Buses will always be at the core of METRO’s service; but like the region we live in, we’ve evolved into something more. We’re always working to provide new and creative transportation alternatives. Even if you don’t ride our buses, more than likely you’ve already benefited from one of our many services. 

HOV Network
METRO’s High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) network is recognized as the leading system of its kind in the world. Our six convenient barrier-protected HOV lanes help you get where you need to go.

MAP Program
The Harris County Motorist Assistance Program (MAP) helps motorists stranded on Houston-area freeways. The specially marked MAP vehicles are equipped to handle minor automotive emergencies such as overheating, flat tires and jump-starts. This service is sponsored in part by METRO. CALLMAP (713-225-5627) or Cingular Wireless *MAP  or (*627)

Customer information is open 7 days a week. From 6 am to 9pm weekdays and 8 am to 8 pm on weekends. 

Please call 713-635-4000 for Bus Route and Schedule Information  or visit their website at http://www.hou-metro.harris.tx.us/homepage.asp

AIR TRANSPORTATION

ELLINGTON FIELD ................... (800) 525-0280 11900 Highway 3. Continental Express. Free 25-minute air shuttle from Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ellington Field (or return flight) for Continental Airlines passengers. Charge for non-Continental passengers. Up to 8 flights daily. Free parking.

HOBBY AIRPORT ................... (713) 640-3000 7800 Airport Blvd., 20 minutes northwest of Clear Lake off I-45. Airlines: American Eagle, Continental Express, Delta, Northwest, Southwest, AirTran.

HOUSTON GULF AIRPORT ................... (281) 337-4500 2750 FM 1266, League City. Private planes, no landing fees, fuel, rental cars, taxi service.

BUSH INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT .. Call Individual Airlines

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

AAA TAXI - CLEAR LAKE ................... (281) 338-7133 Taxis, 5 or 7-passenger vans, town car limo service, tour k delivery service; airport transportation. 24-hour service. Based in Clear Lake.

BAY AREA CIRCULATOR................... (281) 316-9673 Van route includes Baybrook Mall, Bay Area Park & Ride, UH-Clear Lake, Space Center Houston, NASA, St. John Hospital, Seabrook, Kemah Boardwalk.

CLEAR LAKE SHUTTLE BUS ................... (281) 334-3873 or (281) 333-3873 Vans, mini-buses, buses & limousine service available on hourly or daily rates; can accommodate 7 to 55 passengers. 24-hour airport transfers.

GALVESTON LIMOUSINE SERVICE................... (800) 640-4826 Transportation to Hobby Airport and Bush Intercontinental Airport every 1 1/2 hours from Motel 6 and Best Western. Reservations required.

LAVONNE LIMOUSINES ................... (281) 332-8384 or (800) 848-6663 Stretch limos, town cars & 15-passenger vans available, 24-hour service.

METRO, PUBLIC BUS SERVICE Call for Schedule ................... (713) 635-4000 Weekdays from Baybrook Mall Space Center Houston, and Bay Area Park & Ride to downtown Houston, Galleria, Houston Zoo & Museums.

YELLOW CAB................... (713) 236-1111 24-hour taxi service covering the Clear Lake Area and Houston.

CAR RENTAL/LEASING

ADVANTAGE RENT-A-CAR 7 days. Hobby & Intercontinental . .................... 281 540-1700

AVIS RENT-A-CAR 7 days. Clear Cake, Hobby, Intercontinental................... 800-331-1212

BAY AREA CAR 6 days. Clear Lake-Webster...................281-488-5920

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR Sundays. Clear Lake -Webster................... 281-338-0303

NORMAN'S AUTOMOTIVE 5 days. Clear lake-League City ...................281-332-9000

THRIFTY CAR RENTAL, 7 days. Hobby & Intercontinental ...................281-480-0901

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