KIAH
Airport
George Bush Intcntl/Houston
Houston, Texas

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

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:IAH / KIAH (India-Alpha-Hotel)
Lat/Lng:29.9844352778, -95.3414425
29-59-03.9670N, 095-20-29.1930W
Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 07/30/2015
Elevation:95 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 07/30/2015
Magnetic Variation:03E,(2015), [2E (2025)]
Sectional:HOUSTON
From City:15nm N of Houston

Operations

Use:Open to the public
Ownership:Publicly owned
Activation:01/1963
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:IAHNOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:Lighted
Lights:Sunset-Sunrise
Beacon:Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:no
ARFF:I E S 05/1973

Communications

UNICOM:122.950
Weather:ASOS 713-338-9561
ATIS:124.05
281-209-8665 operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'Houston Tower'
135.15 ;Runway 09/27
120.725 ;Runway 08L/26R
125.35 ;Runway 08R/26L
288.25 ;Runway 15L/33R, 15R/33L
127.3 ;Runway 15L/33R, 15R/33L
290.2 ;Runway 08L/26R, 08R/26L, 09/27
Ground:
Contact 'Houston Ground'
118.575 ;Runway 08L/26R, 08R/26L, 09/27
121.7 ;Runway 15L/33R, 15R/33L
119.95
Clearance:
128.1
Approach:
Contact 'HOUSTON' Approach
120.05 ;East,124.35 ;West,316.15 ;West,
379.1 ;North & East
Departure:
Contact 'HOUSTON' Departure
119.7 ;North,123.8 ;West,127.125,
257.2 ;East,257.7 ;West,281.4 ;North
Class Freq:
CLASS-B---
127.125 ;East,269.075 ;East
Emergency:
121.5
Other:--METERING 119.95
---STAR 119.175
---STAR 119.625
---STAR 120.05
---STAR 124.35
---STAR 134.3
---STAR 226.675
---STAR 291.675
---STAR 316.15
---STAR 360.85
---STAR 379.1
---STYCK 132.25
---STYCK 285.425
---ZEEKK 120.05
---ZEEKK 379.1
---BLTWY 132.25
---BLTWY 285.425
---TRUAX 127.125
---TRUAX 269.075
---BNDTO 126.675
---BNDTO 339.8
---SKNRD 120.05
---SKNRD 379.1
---LURIC 132.25
---LURIC 285.425
---HOODO 127.125
---HOODO 269.075
---GUSHR 124.35
---RIICE 124.35
---RIICE 316.15
---DP 126.675
---DP 127.125
---DP 132.25
---DP 269.075
---DP 285.425
---DP 339.8
---GESNR 120.05
---GESNR 379.1
---MMUGS 127.125
---MMUGS 269.075
---MSCOT 124.35
---MSCOT 316.15
---INDIE 132.25
---INDIE 285.425
---RNAV 126.675
---RNAV 127.125
---RNAV 132.25
---RNAV 134.3
---RNAV 269.075
---RNAV 285.425
---RNAV 339.8
---RNAV 360.85
---RITAA 127.125
---RITAA 269.075
---CHARLES 127.125
---CHARLES 269.075
---TTORO 124.35
---TTORO 316.15
---INDUSTRY 339.8
---OHIIO 120.05
---OHIIO 379.1
---DOOBI 120.05
---DOOBI 379.1
---FLYZA 127.125
---FLYZA 269.075
---EL 132.25
---EL 285.425
---ALEXANDRIA 132.25
---ALEXANDRIA 285.425
---HUDZY 120.05
---HUDZY 379.1
---HTOWN 119.175
---HTOWN 291.675
---GIFFA 132.25
---GIFFA 285.425
---DORADO 132.25
---DORADO 285.425
---NNCEE 119.625
---NNCEE 226.675
---IC 120.05 ;EAST
---IC 124.35 ;WEST
---IC 316.15 ;WEST
---IC 379.1 ;NORTH & EAST
---LEONA 132.25
---LEONA 285.425
---DUUUK 119.175
---DUUUK 291.675
---WYLSN 132.25
---WYLSN 285.425
---CRIED 132.25
---CRIED 285.425
---JUNCTION 126.675
---JUNCTION 339.8
---BAZBL 134.3
---BAZBL 360.85
---PITZZ 126.675
---PITZZ 339.8
---GILCO 119.625
---GILCO 226.675
---LAKE 127.125
---LAKE 269.075
---TEJAS 119.175
---TEJAS 291.675
---SOULL 119.625
---SOULL 226.675
---GUMBY 127.125
---GUMBY 269.075
---STRYA 132.25
---STRYA 285.425
---LUFKIN 132.25
---LUFKIN 285.425
---DRLLR 124.35
---DRLLR 316.15
---LINKK 119.625
---LINKK 226.675
Master Airport:I90 (HOUSTON TRACON)
Master Provides:ARTS-III
Conflict Alert
CPDLC (Logon Kusa)
MSAW
Pdc
TDWR
Tower Remarks:Aircraft Equipped with Dual Antennas Should Use Top Antenna.
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
Airframe Repair:Major
Powerplant Repair:Major
Bottled Oxygen:None
Bulk Oxygen:Low pressure
Transient Storage:Hanger,Tie-Down
Other Services:Air Freight, Avionics, Cargo handling

Based Aircraft

Total:0

Annual Operations

Total:0

Ownership

Owner:City of Houston
Po Box 60106
Houston, Tx 77205
281-233-1131
Dept of Aviation, Admin Office.
Manager:Steven Runge
Po Box 60106
Houston, Tx 77205
281-233-1131

Runways

Runways:08L/26R
08R/26L
09/27
15L/33R
15R/33L

Runway 08L/26R

Length:9000 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 07/30/2015
Width:150 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Excellent Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 1100/R/a/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 75,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 210,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 409,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 873,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 08L End 26R
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):9000 feet9000 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):9000 feet9000 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):9000 feet9000 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):9000 feet9000 feet
True Alignment:090,(088 Magnetic)270,(268 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DMEILS/DME
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:90.6' MSL94.2' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:94.0' MSL95.3' MSL
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights:ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III ConfigurationALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:YesYes
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Runway 08R/26L

Length:9402 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 07/30/2015
Width:150 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 1090/R/a/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 75,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 210,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 498,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 873,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 08R End 26L
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):9402 feet9402 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):9402 feet9402 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):9402 feet9402 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):9402 feet9402 feet
Land and Hold Short Distance (LAHSO):9019 feet9010 feet
LAHSO Description:TWY NPTWY NE
True Alignment:090,(088 Magnetic)270,(268 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DMEILS/DME
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:94.3' MSL92.3' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:95.3' MSL94.6' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:72' AGL71' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on right side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights:MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator LightsALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:YesYes
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Runway 09/27

Length:10000 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 07/30/2015
Width:150 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 690/R/a/W/T
Weight Capacity:Dual Wheel aircraft: 210,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 560,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 09 End 27
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):10000 feet10000 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):10000 feet10000 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):10000 feet10000 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):10000 feet10000 feet
True Alignment:090,(088 Magnetic)270,(268 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DMEILS/DME
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:89.9' MSL84.3' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:90.1' MSL86.2' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:71' AGL70' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on right side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights:MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator LightsALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights: Yes
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Runway 15L/33R

Length:12001 feet
by Ngs on 03/15/2011
Width:150 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 870/R/B/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 100,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 200,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 400,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 800,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 15L End 33R
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):12001 feet12001 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):12001 feet12001 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):12001 feet12001 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):12001 feet12001 feet
True Alignment:152,(150 Magnetic)332,(330 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS
Runway Markings:Nonprecision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:94.6' MSL84.9' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:95.2' MSL88.0' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:58' AGL 
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00° 
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on right side of runway 
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights: MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Other than utility runway with a visual approachPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Runway 15R/33L

Length:10000 feet
by Ngs on 03/15/2011
Width:150 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 980/R/a/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 75,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 200,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 400,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 873,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 15R End 33L
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):10000 feet10000 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):10000 feet10000 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):10000 feet10000 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):10000 feet10000 feet
True Alignment:152,(150 Magnetic)332,(330 Magnetic)
ILS Type:LOC/GS 
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionNonprecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:94.8' MSL86.5' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:94.8' MSL89.3' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:71' AGL59' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on right side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights:MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights 
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:YesYes
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayOther than utility runway with a visual approach
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

Birds on & in Vicinity of Airport.
Txln 'Ra', 'Rb', 'Rc', 'R2', and Taxiway 'Sc' North of Taxiway 'Sb' are Dsgnd Non-Movement Areas Operd by Ual Ramp Control.
9 ft AGL Unmkd Security Fence Adjacent to FBO & Corporate Base Operating Ramps and Nonmov Area Txls.
Taxiway 'Nr' Closed to Aircraft with Wing Spans Greater than 125 ft Between Taxiway 'Wd' & Taxiway 'Wb'.
Taxiway 'Sf' Between Taxiway 'Nb' and Txl 'Ra' is Dsgnd Non-Mov Area.
Dual Taxiway Operations Taxiway Nk Between Taxiway Nb & North Ramp; West Centerline Rstrd to Aircraft Max Wing Spans 125 ft & East Centerline Max Wing Spans 214 ft.
the Flwg Mov Areas are not Vsb from the Air Traffic Control Tower: Portions of Taxiways 'Wa' & 'Wb' from Taxiway 'Wh' to the Aer 33R; Taxiways 'Wa' & 'Wb' from Taxiway 'Wd' North for 400 ft; Taxiway 'Wd' from Taxiway 'Wa' to Taxiway 'Nr'; Taxiway 'Nr'; Taxiway 'Wl' from Runway 15L to Taxiway 'Wb' & Taxiway 'Wm'.
Runway 15L/33R Magnetic Anomalies may Affect Compass Hdg for Takeoff.
Taxiways Wa & Wb Magnetic Anomalies may Affect Compass Hdg.
Apron Terminal Alpha North Ramp North-South Txl Closed to Aircraft Wingspan More than 125 ft.
Taxiway Wc West of Runway 15R/33L Rstrd to Aircraft with 118 ft Wing Span and Blw.
Noise Sensitive Area N, E and W of Airport.
Runway Status Lights are in Opn.
Taxiway Ww Run Up Pad for Runway 15L Closed to Aircraft with Wingspan 135 ft & Over.
Runway 09/27 Closed to Aircraft with Wingspan 215 ft & Above.
Taxiway Sf Between Runway 09/27 Up to and Including the East Bridge Closed to Aircraft with Wingspan 215 ft & Over.
Taxiway Nr Between Taxiway Nc and Taxiway Ww Closed to Aircraft Wingspan More than 214 ft.
Taxiway Ww Between Taxiway Nr and Taxiway Wb Closed to Aircraft Wingspan More than 214 ft.
Taxiway Nr Between Ww and Taxiway Wb Dsgnd Non-Movement Area.
Taxiway Nk Between Taxiway Nb and Terminal D Ramp Simultaneous Aircraft Operations Prohibited When Middle Taxilane in Use.
Hel Hover/Taxi Rstrd to Hard Surface Mov Areas only.
Gbas Approach Service Vol 20Nm Fr Threshold, All Gls Approaches.
Taxiway Na Light All Between Taxiway Wp and Taxiway Np not Standard
Pilots & Crews Should be Aware of Departure Turns on Crs in Excess of 180 Degs. Pilot Read Back of Drctn of Turn is Highly Encouraged.
Wildlife Haz Bats in Vicinity of Iah.
Apron Terminal Alpha North Ramp Spot 5 Closed to Aircraft Wingspan More than 118 ft.
Apron Terminal Alpha North Ramp East-West Txl Closed to Aircraft Wingspan More than 118 ft.
Apron Terminal Alpha North Ramp Spot 6 Closed to Aircraft Wingspan More than 125 ft.
Taxiway Wd Between Taxiway Nr and Taxiway Wb Closed to Aircraft Wingspan More than 171 ft.
Taxiway Nj Between Taxiway Nb and Terminal C Ramp Simultaneous Aircraft Operations Prohibited When Middle Taxilane in Use, Middle Taxilane Closed to Aircraft Wingspan More than 214Ft.
Dual Taxiway Operations Taxiway Nj Between Taxiway Nb & Terminal C Ramp; West Centerline Rstrd to Aircraft Max Wing Spans 118 ft & East Centerline Max Wing Spans 118 ft.
Taxiway Rc Closed to Aircraft with Wingspan Gtr than 118 ft.

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