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Checkpoint Charlie
18311 Tug Road, Houston, TX, 77066
Checkpoint Charlie is a renovation/alteration project at 18311 Tug Road, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Nov 2026. The project has an estimated value of $1.2M across about 5,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.2M
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- Reported floor area
- 5,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $240/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 months
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8 days after the preceding date shown.
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43 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Checkpoint Charlie
The City of Houston – Houston Airport System Division is renovating the IAH checkpoint facility at 18311 Tug Road in Harris County. This renovation and alteration project involves widening both checkpoint drive lanes by approximately 6 feet. The east lane serves northbound traffic while the west lane serves southbound traffic. The work includes clearing, grubbing, full depth saw cutting where required, and subgrade improvements.
With an estimated cost of $1,200,000 and a scope of 5,000 square feet, the project costs $240 per square foot. This figure is above the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings. The total estimated cost is also above the county median of $250,000, placing it in the top quarter of comparable projects in the area.
Project Timeline and Registration
The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026. Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2026. The filing indicates that plan review is pending. The completion date on the filing is November 2026, meaning the work is targeted for November 2026. This scheduled build window of 43 days is shorter than the county median of 92 days for similar projects.
Harrison Kornberg is the design firm of record for this project. The registered accessibility specialist is Meghan Broussard Simecek. The project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project.
The City of Houston – Houston Airport System Division has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $18,750,000. These include work at Houston Spaceport, Terminal B North, and George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Harrison Kornberg has three other TDLR-registered projects totaling $19,700,000, including work at Cy-Fair ISD Keith Elementary and Andre Elementary School in Cypress.
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Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase
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Checkpoint Charlie is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 18311 Tug Road, Houston, TX 77066 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.2M covering 5,000 sq ft. City of Houston – Houston Airport System Division is the property owner and Harrison Kornberg is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 24, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IAH checkpoint renovation open?
No, the project is under renovation and alteration. Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2026, and completion is targeted for November 2026. The TDLR status is Project Registered.
Who is the owner of the IAH checkpoint project?
The owner of record is the City of Houston – Houston Airport System Division. The design firm is Harrison Kornberg, and the registered accessibility specialist is Meghan Broussard Simecek.
What is the estimated cost of the IAH checkpoint renovation?
The estimated cost is $1,200,000. This is above the Harris County median estimated cost of $250,000 for similar renovation and alteration projects.
When is the IAH checkpoint renovation scheduled to be completed?
The completion date on the filing is November 2026. The project is targeted for November 2026. Plan review is pending per the registration record.
Where is the IAH checkpoint renovation located?
The project is located at 18311 Tug Road, Houston, TX 77066, in Harris County.
What is Checkpoint Charlie?
Checkpoint Charlie is a renovation/alteration project at 18311 Tug Road in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: The project widens both checkpoint drive lanes by approximately 6 feet: the east lane serving northbound traffic and the west lane serving southbound traffic. Work includes clearing and grubbing, full depth saw cutting where required, su…
Is Checkpoint Charlie open in Houston?
Checkpoint Charlie is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of Nov 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Checkpoint Charlie located?
Checkpoint Charlie is located at 18311 Tug Road, Houston, TX, 77066, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Checkpoint Charlie?
City of Houston – Houston Airport System Division is the property owner/developer of record for Checkpoint Charlie, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Checkpoint Charlie?
Harrison Kornberg is the design firm of record for Checkpoint Charlie, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Checkpoint Charlie cost and how big is it?
Checkpoint Charlie has an estimated construction value of $1.2M and approximately 5,000 square feet (about $240/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
The project widens both checkpoint drive lanes by approximately 6 feet: the east lane serving northbound traffic and the west lane serving southbound traffic. Work includes clearing and grubbing, full depth saw cutting where required, subgrade and ba
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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18311 Tug Road, Houston, TX, 77066
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