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Hobby (KHOU/HOU) — Houston, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Customs
Available 24h
Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Fuel
100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1
Tower
118.7
Runways
04/22, 12L/30R, 12R/30L, 17/35 +
Elevation
46 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
142 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 13:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KHOU
  • Name: Hobby
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 29.645399
  • Longitude: -95.2789
  • Elevation: 46 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Houston
  • IATA Code: HOU
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Distance from City: 15.3 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 04/22

  • Designation: 04/22
  • Dimensions: 7602 X 150
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS OR LOC RWY 04, ILS RWY 04 (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 04 (CAT II - III), RNAV (GPS) RWY 04, RNAV (GPS) RWY 22, LOC RWY 22
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 12L/30R

  • Designation: 12L/30R
  • Dimensions: 5148 X 100
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 12R/30L

  • Designation: 12R/30L
  • Dimensions: 7602 X 150
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 17/35

  • Designation: 17/35
  • Dimensions: 6000 X 150
  • Surface: PEM
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 13L/31R

  • Designation: 13L/31R
  • Dimensions: 5148 x 100 ft
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: MIRL
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: No published approach (FAA)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 13R/31L

  • Designation: 13R/31L
  • Dimensions: 7602 x 150 ft
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: HIRL
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS OR LOC RWY 13R, ILS OR LOC RWY 31L, RNAV (GPS) RWY 13R, RNAV (GPS) RWY 31L
  • Remarks: N/A
Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.700 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: 121.500, 122.950, 243.000 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 124.600 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Hobby operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 713-845-6555
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.fly2houston.com/hobbyHome
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Customs

  • Open: 00:00:00
  • Close: 23:59:59
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: None for non-commercial users Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
  • Parking Fee: Not recorded
  • Handling Mandatory: Not recorded
  • Currency: Not recorded
  • Remarks: Not recorded

Fuel Information

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Not recorded
  • Remarks: Not recorded

Alternates

KIAH

  • ICAO: KIAH
  • Name: George Bush Intercontinental/Houston
  • Distance (NM): 20.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

A2574/
warning Upcoming
Runway closed
RWY 13R/31L CLSD
2026-10-29 05:00 UTC 2026-10-29 10:00 UTC
A2574/26
warning Upcoming
Runway closed
RWY 13R/31L CLSD
2026-10-29 05:00 UTC 2026-10-29 10:00 UTC
A2573/
warning Upcoming
Runway closed
RWY 13R/31L CLSD
2026-10-28 05:00 UTC 2026-10-28 10:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 23:40 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at KHOU?
The tower frequency at Hobby is 118.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at KHOU?
The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1 for public use at Hobby. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KHOU require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Is customs available at KHOU?
Yes, customs at Hobby is available from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.
Where is KHOU located?
Hobby (KHOU) is located in Houston, United States.
What is the IATA code for KHOU?
The IATA code for Hobby is HOU.
Does KHOU have an ILS approach?
Yes, the FAA publishes ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches at Hobby to runways 04, 13R, 31L. Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC.
Is KHOU a port of entry?
Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
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