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KHOUHOU · INTL AIRPORT

William P. Hobby Airport

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US-TX, United States29.64534, -95.27681
Before you flyPPR recorded as not required · verifyConfirm directly before planning
Operator-published LDA mDeclared distance not confirmed
Stored runway04/222,317 × 45.7 m
Published weekday hoursConfirm directlyLocal time · exceptions below
Published information with sources. Confirm current AIP, NOTAMs and arrangements before flying.View sources
01 / PLAN YOUR VISIT

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CONFIRM BEFORE COMMITTING

PPR recorded as not required · verify

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Phone not captured·Email not captured
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PUBLISHED WINDOW

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America/Chicago
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Calculated daylightNot confirmedNot confirmed
0006121824

Hours are an operator-published claim. Confirm exceptions and availability. Daylight is calculated from the canonical coordinates.

Airport-published hours
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AIRPORT RECORD

The airfield at a glance.

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Runways and helicopter landing areas
Landing areaDimensionsSurfaceStatus / limits
04/222,317.1 m × 45.7 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
13R/31L2,317.1 m × 45.7 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
17/351,828.8 m × 45.7 mCONCRETERecorded as closed
13L/31R1,569.1 m × 30.5 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
Services and planning constraints · availability is not a reservation
Airport statusOPERATIONAL
Stored service hoursNot confirmed
Fuel gradesJET_A
FBOs / handlingAtlantic Aviation · Million Air · Million Air · Atlantic Aviation
MaintenanceProvider not confirmed
PPR / noticeNotice period not confirmed
Aircraft weight / wingspanNot confirmed / Not confirmed
Customs / immigrationCustoms not confirmed · Immigration not confirmed — confirm notice and service hours.
Can my aircraft land here? →
02 / RUNWAY & RADIOS

Runway distances, side by side.

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Airport-published declared distances · metres · verify current AIP
RunwayLDALandingTORATake-off runTODATake-off distanceASDAAccelerate-stopEvidence
Operator-declared distances not confirmed. Stored runways and landing areas are listed in the airport record.

Declared distances are not available in the published layer.

Not current AIP data. Verify declared distances against the current national AIP and NOTAMs before operational use.

Airport-published runway page
03 / ON THE GROUND

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Published services are availability claims, not reservations.

AIRCRAFT

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Published fuel information
CREW

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Crew facilities are not captured.

Published crew facilities
HANDLING

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Airport-published source

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PASSENGERS / ARRIVAL & ONWARD TRAVEL

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Published passenger information · confirm arrangements for your trip
Your questionWhat is publishedWhat to arrange
Where should my driver go?Arrival postcode not confirmedUse the arrival postcode, not the postal address. Confirm your meeting point.
How long is the onward journey?Journey estimates unavailableAirport estimates, not live travel times. Allow for traffic and transfer arrangements.
Taxi or private-hire pickup?Pickup arrangements not confirmedAgree a pickup time and meeting point with your driver.
Can my car reach the aircraft?Aircraft-side vehicle access not confirmedArrange access in advance; do not assume unrestricted airside entry.
Where can I park my car?Passenger parking price not confirmedConfirm access and duration. This is not aircraft parking.
Arriving from abroad?Border-clearance facilities not confirmedAsk your operator about documents, eligibility and notice; no clearance time is established here.
What is available before departure?Passenger facilities not confirmedAsk your flight provider when to arrive and which lounge to use.
Travelling with a pet?Pet arrangements not confirmedConfirm directly before booking.
Staying overnight?Partner hotel not confirmedBook separately; room availability and transfer arrangements are not established.
Need step-free access or assistance?Detailed accessibility information not confirmedTell your flight provider about mobility, boarding and assistance needs before booking.
04 / YOUR CHECKLIST

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William P. Hobby Airport, US — INTL AIRPORT
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Full airport record

KHOU · HOU

Overview

Geography
ARP coordinates
29.6453, -95.2768
Elevation
46 ft (14.02 m)
Timezone
America/Chicago
Operations
Customs
Immigration
24h operations
No
PPR required
No
Curfew
ARFF (ICAO)
Status
OPERATIONAL
Identifiers
  • ICAOKHOU
  • IATAHOU
  • Local codeHOU
  • GPS codeKHOU

Runways (4)

04/222,317 m × 46 m
Geometry
Length2,317 m (7,602 ft)
Width46 m
Runway ends
04
Heading44°T
Threshold elev.12.8 m
Threshold29.6391, -95.2853
22
Heading224°T
Threshold elev.11.89 m
Threshold29.6542, -95.2687
13R/31L2,317 m × 46 m
Geometry
Length2,317 m (7,602 ft)
Width46 m
Runway ends
13R
Heading134°T
Threshold elev.14.02 m
Threshold29.6509, -95.2855
Displaced threshold315.2 m
31L
Heading314°T
Threshold elev.12.8 m
Threshold29.6364, -95.2683
Displaced threshold61 m
17/35Closed1,829 m × 46 m · CONCRETE
Geometry
Length1,829 m (6,000 ft)
Width46 m
SurfaceCONCRETE
Runway ends
17
Heading179°T
Threshold elev.13.72 m
Threshold29.6524, -95.2847
35
Heading359°T
Threshold elev.13.11 m
Threshold29.6359, -95.2843
13L/31R1,569 m × 31 m
Geometry
Length1,569 m (5,148 ft)
Width31 m
Runway ends
13L
Heading134°T
Threshold elev.13.72 m
Threshold29.6526, -95.2839
31R
Heading314°T
Threshold elev.12.19 m
Threshold29.6428, -95.2722

ATC frequencies

Tower
  • 118.700 MHzHOBBY TWR
Ground
  • 121.900 MHzGND
Approach
  • 120.050 MHzHOUSTON APP
Departure
  • 28.400 MHzHOUSTON DEP
  • 119.700 MHzHOUSTON DEP
ATIS
  • 124.600 MHzATIS

FBOs (2)

Atlantic Aviation
Customs
JET_A
  • wifi
  • hangar
  • customs
  • crew_car
  • concierge
  • conference
Million Air
JET_A
  • hangar
  • crew_car
  • concierge
  • conference

Ground handlers (2)

Atlantic Aviation
  • hangar
  • crew_car
About this airport
How many runways does William P. Hobby Airport have?

William P. Hobby Airport (ICAO KHOU) has 4 runways on record, 1 of them closed; the longest usable runway measures 2,317 m (7,602 ft).

What is the elevation of William P. Hobby Airport?

William P. Hobby Airport (ICAO KHOU) sits at an elevation of 14 m (46 ft) above mean sea level.

What are William P. Hobby Airport's ICAO and IATA codes?

William P. Hobby Airport uses ICAO code KHOU and IATA code HOU.

What timezone does William P. Hobby Airport operate on?

William P. Hobby Airport (ICAO KHOU) operates on America/Chicago local time.

How many ATC frequencies are published for William P. Hobby Airport?

William P. Hobby Airport (ICAO KHOU) has 6 published ATC frequencies, spread across 5 service types.

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