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George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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US-TX, United States29.98440, -95.34140
Before you flyPPR recorded as not required · verifyConfirm directly before planning
Operator-published LDA mDeclared distance not confirmed
Stored runway15L/33R3,658 × 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

Make it your briefing.

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Planning aid only; aircraft suitability is not assessed.
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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Weather and NOTAMs are intentionally linked out, not cached as current here.

AIRPORT RECORD

The airfield at a glance.

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Runways and helicopter landing areas
Landing areaDimensionsSurfaceStatus / limits
15L/33R3,657.9 m × 45.7 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
09/273,048 m × 45.7 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
15R/33L3,048 m × 45.7 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
08R/26L2,865.7 m × 45.7 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
08L/26R2,743.2 m × 45.7 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
Services and planning constraints · availability is not a reservation
Airport statusOPERATIONAL
Stored service hoursNot confirmed
Fuel gradesJET_A
FBOs / handlingAtlantic Aviation · 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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Published crew facilities
HANDLING

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Airport-published source

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PASSENGERS / ARRIVAL & ONWARD TRAVEL

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Practical arrangements for you, your driver and your flight provider.

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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George Bush Intercontinental Airport, US — INTL AIRPORT
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Full airport record

KIAH · IAH

Overview

Geography
ARP coordinates
29.9844, -95.3414
Elevation
97 ft (29.57 m)
Timezone
America/Chicago
Operations
Customs
Immigration
24h operations
No
PPR required
No
Curfew
ARFF (ICAO)
Status
OPERATIONAL
Identifiers
  • ICAOKIAH
  • IATAIAH
  • Local codeIAH
  • GPS codeKIAH

Runways (5)

15L/33R3,658 m × 46 m
Geometry
Length3,658 m (12,001 ft)
Width46 m
Runway ends
15L
Heading152°T
Threshold elev.29.57 m
Threshold29.9879, -95.3579
33R
Heading332°T
Threshold elev.26.21 m
Threshold29.9588, -95.3400
09/273,048 m × 46 m
Geometry
Length3,048 m (10,000 ft)
Width46 m
Runway ends
09
Heading90°T
Threshold elev.27.74 m
Threshold29.9776, -95.3341
27
Heading270°T
Threshold elev.25.6 m
Threshold29.9776, -95.3025
15R/33L3,048 m × 46 m
Geometry
Length3,048 m (10,000 ft)
Width46 m
Runway ends
15R
Heading152°T
Threshold elev.28.96 m
Threshold29.9878, -95.3614
33L
Heading332°T
Threshold elev.26.82 m
Threshold29.9635, -95.3465
08R/26L2,866 m × 46 m
Geometry
Length2,866 m (9,402 ft)
Width46 m
Runway ends
08R
Heading90°T
Threshold elev.28.96 m
Threshold29.9934, -95.3550
26L
Heading270°T
Threshold elev.28.04 m
Threshold29.9934, -95.3253
08L/26R2,743 m × 46 m
Geometry
Length2,743 m (9,000 ft)
Width46 m
Runway ends
08L
Heading90°T
Threshold elev.28.04 m
Threshold30.0072, -95.3588
26R
Heading270°T
Threshold elev.28.96 m
Threshold30.0072, -95.3304

ATC frequencies

Tower
  • 29.020 MHzTWR
  • 120.725 MHzTWR
Ground
  • 118.575 MHzGND
Approach
  • 120.050 MHzAPP
Departure
  • 119.700 MHzDEP
  • 28.140 MHzDEP
ATIS
  • 124.050 MHzATIS

FBOs (1)

Atlantic Aviation
Customs
JET_A
  • wifi
  • hangar
  • customs
  • crew_car
  • concierge
  • conference
  • rental_car

Ground handlers (1)

Atlantic Aviation
  • hangar
  • crew_car
About this airport
How many runways does George Bush Intercontinental Airport have?

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (ICAO KIAH) has 5 runways on record; the longest runway measures 3,658 m (12,001 ft).

What is the elevation of George Bush Intercontinental Airport?

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (ICAO KIAH) sits at an elevation of 30 m (97 ft) above mean sea level.

What are George Bush Intercontinental Airport's ICAO and IATA codes?

George Bush Intercontinental Airport uses ICAO code KIAH and IATA code IAH.

What timezone does George Bush Intercontinental Airport operate on?

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (ICAO KIAH) operates on America/Chicago local time.

How many ATC frequencies are published for George Bush Intercontinental Airport?

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (ICAO KIAH) has 7 published ATC frequencies, spread across 5 service types.

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