I'm in a similar situation and flew into Hobby a few months ago. Fwiw, I
set up the nav radios for the particular runway even though it was vfr.
That helped identify the right runway.

I suggest telling the final controller you are new to the area. They are
very nice but in a big hurry and expect you to be quick. If they know you
are unfamiliar I suspect they will be a bit more patient.

"Whit" wrote in message
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Hello,

I'm a fairly low time instrument pilot, and I plan to fly my
family from Omaha to Houston's Ellington Field in early September. I
have never flown in the Houston area. What routing can I expect in a
Piper Arrow for the trip, assuming good weather. I'll have an
overnight stop in Palestine, Texas before making the last leg into
Houston, so fuel shouldn't be an issue. I'd like to file what is
likely to get approved to minimize delays, so if there are any
recommendations from experienced Houston area pilots, I'd be glad to
hear them.

Thanks,

Martin