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KHOU Airport	William P Hobby
	Houston, Texas

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/27/2025 - 1/22/2026

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:	HOU / KHOU (Hotel-Oscar-Uniform)
Lat/Lng:	29.6457998333, -95.2772315833 29-38-44.8794N, 095-16-38.0337W Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 07/01/2012
Elevation:	46 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 07/01/2012
Magnetic Variation:	03E,(2015), [2E (2025)]
Sectional:	HOUSTON
From City:	8nm SE of Houston

Operations

Use:	Open to the public
Ownership:	Publicly owned
Activation:	01/1939
Attended:	Continuous
Control Tower:	yes 24 hrs
Type:	ATCT
Days Tower Operational:	ALL
Airspace Class:	B
Tower Radar:	ASR,24hrs
ARTCC:	Houston(ZHU)Houston Center
FSS:	Montgomery County FSS(CXO)
NOTAMs and Weather:	HOUNOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:	Unlighted
Lights:	Sunset-Sunrise
Beacon:	Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:	no
ARFF:	I C S 05/1973

Communications

UNICOM:

122.950

Weather:

ASOS 713-847-1462

ATIS:

124.6
713-847-1491 operates continuously

Tower:

Contact 'Hobby Tower'
256.9,	118.7

Ground:

Contact 'Hobby Ground'
121.9

Clearance:

125.45

Approach:

Contact 'HOUSTON' Approach
119.175,	119.625,	120.05 ;East,
124.35 ;West,	134.45 ;South,	226.675,
291.675,	316.15 ;West,
379.1 ;North & East

Departure:

Contact 'HOUSTON' Departure
119.7 ;North,	123.8 ;West,	134.45 ;South,
257.7 ;West,	281.4 ;North,	284.0 ;South

Class Freq:

CLASS-B---
119.7 ;North,	123.8 ;West,	127.125 ;East,
134.45 ;South,	257.7 ;West,	269.075 ;East,
281.4 ;North,	284.0 ;South

Emergency:

121.5,

243.0

Other:

--PRE TAXI CLNC 125.45
---STAR 119.175
---STAR 119.625
---STAR 120.05
---STAR 121.3
---STAR 124.225
---STAR 226.675
---STAR 291.675
---STAR 306.975
---STAR 377.1
---STAR 379.1
---WAPPL 120.05
---WAPPL 379.1
---BLTWY 132.25
---BLTWY 285.425
---TRUAX 127.125
---TRUAX 269.075
---TSHIRT 119.175
---BLUBELL 306.975
---HOODO 127.125
---HOODO 269.075
---FINAL 119.1
---DP 126.675
---DP 127.125
---DP 132.25
---DP 269.075
---DP 281.4
---DP 285.425
---DP 339.8
---STYCK 132.25
---STYCK 285.425
---PEECE 127.125
---PEECE 269.075
---CRIED 132.25
---CRIED 285.425
---CESAN 121.3
---CESAN 377.1
---INDIE 132.25
---INDIE 285.425
---RNAV 124.225
---RNAV 127.125
---RNAV 132.25
---RNAV 269.075
---RNAV 281.4
---RNAV 285.425
---RNAV 306.975
---BELLR 119.175
---BELLR 291.675
---ELOCO 127.125
---ELOCO 269.075
---ELOCO 281.4
---SNDAY 124.225
---SNDAY 306.975
---OHIIO 120.05
---OHIIO 379.1
---EL 132.25
---EL 285.425
---ALEXANDRIA 132.25
---ALEXANDRIA 285.425
---HUDZY 120.05
---HUDZY 379.1
---TSHRT 119.175
---TSHRT 291.675
---TKNIQ 119.625
---TKNIQ 226.675
---KIDDZ 119.175
---KIDDZ 291.675
---PTRON 127.125
---PTRON 269.075
---DORADO 132.25
---DORADO 285.425
---LURIC 132.25
---LURIC 285.425
---IC 120.05 ;EAST
---IC 124.35 ;WEST
---IC 316.15 ;WEST
---IC 379.1 ;NORTH & EAST
---LEONA 132.25
---LEONA 285.425
---PUCKS 119.625
---PUCKS 226.675
---WYLSN 132.25
---WYLSN 285.425
---INDUSTRY 339.8
---BAYYY 119.625
---BAYYY 226.675
---RETYR 126.675
---RETYR 339.8
---STRYA 132.25
---STRYA 285.425
---LUFKIN 132.25
---LUFKIN 285.425
---GIFFA 132.25
---GIFFA 285.425

Master Airport:

I90 (HOUSTON TRACON)

Master Provides:

Class B
CPDLC (Logon Kusa)
Pdc
TDWR

Tower Remarks:

Asde-X in Use. Operate Transponders with Altitude Reporting Mode and Ads-B (If Equipped) Enabled on All Airport Surfaces.

Services

Fuel:	Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue) Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C Jet A-1 - Kerosene, freeze point -50C
Airframe Repair:	Minor
Powerplant Repair:	Minor
Bottled Oxygen:	High/Low pressure
Bulk Oxygen:	High/Low pressure
Transient Storage:	Hanger,Tie-Down
Other Services:	Air Freight, Air Ambulance, Avionics, Cargo handling, Charter, Pilot Instruction, Aircraft Rental

Based Aircraft

Total:	0

Annual Operations

Total:	0

Ownership

Owner:	City of Houston 16930 Jf Kennedy Blvd Houston, Tx 77032 281-233-3000
Manager:	Steve Runge Po Box 60106 Houston, Tx 77205 713-845-6555

Runways

Runways:	04/22 13L/31R 13R/31L

Runway 04/22

Length:	7602 feet by 3rd Party Survey on 07/01/2012
Width:	150 feet
Surface:	Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:	Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):	Pcr Value: 620/R/C/W/T
Weight Capacity:	Single Wheel aircraft: 75,000 lbs Dual Wheel aircraft: 200,000 lbs Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 400,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:	High Intensity

	End 04	End 22
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):	7602 feet	7602 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):	7602 feet	7602 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):	7602 feet	7602 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):	7602 feet	7602 feet
True Alignment:	044,(042 Magnetic)	224,(222 Magnetic)
ILS Type:	ILS/DME	LOC/DME
Runway Markings:	Precision Instrument,Good Condition	Precision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:	42.0' MSL	38.9' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:	44.1' MSL	41.0' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:	58' AGL	49' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:	3.00°	3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:	4-light PAPI on right side of runway	4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:	Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout	Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights:	ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration	MALS - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System
Runway End Centerline Lights:	Yes	Yes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:	Yes
Objects:		Pole
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):	Precision Instrument Runway	D
Object Clearance Slope:	50:1	33:1
Object Height:		125' AGL
Object Distance:		4400' Along centerline 1000' Left of centerline

Runway 13L/31R

Length:	5148 feet by 3rd Party Survey on 07/01/2012
Width:	100 feet
Surface:	Porland Cement Concrete, Fair Condition
Surface Treatment:	Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):	Pcr Value: 200/R/D/W/T
Weight Capacity:	Single Wheel aircraft: 30,000 lbs Dual Wheel aircraft: 45,000 lbs Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 80,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:	Med Intensity

	End 13L	End 31R
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):	5148 feet	5148 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):	5148 feet	5148 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):	5148 feet	5148 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):	5148 feet	5148 feet
True Alignment:	134,(132 Magnetic)	314,(312 Magnetic)
Runway Markings:	Basic,Good Condition	Basic,Good Condition
Elevation at End:	44.9' MSL	39.6' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:	44.9' MSL	44.0' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:	60' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:	3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:	4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):	Other than utility runway with a visual approach	Other than utility runway with a visual approach
Object Clearance Slope:	50:1	50:1

Runway 13R/31L

Length:	7602 feet by Owner on 11/16/2021
Width:	150 feet
Surface:	Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:	Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):	Pcr Value: 670/R/B/W/T
Weight Capacity:	Single Wheel aircraft: 75,000 lbs Dual Wheel aircraft: 195,000 lbs Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 220,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:	High Intensity

	End 13R	End 31L
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):	7602 feet	7602 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):	7602 feet	7602 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):	7602 feet	7602 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):	6568 feet	7602 feet
True Alignment:	134,(132 Magnetic)	314,(312 Magnetic)
ILS Type:	ILS/DME	ILS/DME
Runway Markings:	Precision Instrument,Good Condition	Precision Instrument,Good Condition
Displaced Threshold Distance:	1034'
Elevation at End:	44.6' MSL	41.5' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold:	46.0' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:	46.2' MSL	42.5' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:	52' AGL	76' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:	3.00°	3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:	4-light PAPI on right side of runway	4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:	Touchdown	Touchdown
Approach Lights:	MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):		Yes
Runway End Centerline Lights:	Yes	Yes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:	Yes	Yes
Objects:	Pole	Road
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):	Precision Instrument Runway	Precision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:	2:1 Approach Ratio 36:1 to Displaced Threshold.	0:1
Object Height:	37' AGL	13' AGL
Object Distance:	310' Along centerline 500' Right of centerline	200' Along centerline 500' Right of centerline

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

•	Numerous Birds on and in Vicinity of Airport.
•	Taxiway G Centerline to Parked Aircraft on West Side only 68 ft. Taxiway G Centerline to Edge of Adjacent Service Vehicle Road on West Side only 48 ft.
•	Due to Complex Runway Confign; When Tax to Thrs 13L & 13R Check Compass Hdg Before Departing.
•	Aircraft Southbound on Taxiway C to Runway 31L Threshold Use Extreme Care; Taxiway C Makes a 45 Deg Dogleg to the Left Xng Taxiway K.
•	Aircraft in Takeoff Ptn on Runway 22 be Alert for Poss Radio Intfc or Null on Frequency 118.7. Use Upper Ant If So Equipped.
•	Cust Ramp Has Mult Obstns; Large Aircraft Will be Asgnd An Altn Area by Air Traffic Control Tower.
•	Airport Closed to Aircraft with Wing Span Over 125 ft Except 24 Hours Prior Permission Call Operations 713-417-5710.
•	Pilots/Crew Should be Aware of Departure Turns in Excess of 180 Degs. Read Back of Drctn of Turns is Highly Encouraged.

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