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Hobby (KHOU) — Houston, United States
Hobby (KHOU/HOU) serves Houston, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 6 runways (04/22, 12L/30R). Field elevation is 46 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
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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 CAT I, RNAV (GPS), LOC
- 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: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
- 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: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
- 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: N/A
- 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: N/A
- 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: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
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
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- 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: No
- PPR Required: No
- 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: $6.4 per 1,000 lbs MTOW
- Parking Fee: $0.78 per 1,000 lbs MTOW per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: FBO services by Signature Flight Support and Atlantic Aviation. Volume discounts may be available. International facility fees additional where applicable.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available from Atlantic Aviation and Signature Flight Support. Contract fuel accepted. Prices subject to market conditions.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
- Fuel Type: Jet A
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Voluntary noise abatement procedures between 2200-0700 local. Stage 2 aircraft prohibited. Chapter 3 minimum required.
Alternates
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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.
Active NOTAMs
03/104
warning
Runway closed
RWY 13L/31R CLSD
2026-03-26 18:33:00
2026-06-30 23:59:00
04/204
caution
Approach lighting out
RWY 13L PAPI U/S
2026-04-30 12:57:00
2026-12-30 20:00:00
04/061
caution
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY G BTN APCH END RWY 13R AND TWY F CLSDTWY FRSTRCTN>0? TO|
2026-04-09 14:30:00
2026-06-30 23:59:00
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at KHOU?
- The tower frequency at Hobby is 118.7 MHz.
- What fuel is available at KHOU?
- Hobby offers Jet A-1, 100LL, Jet A.
- Does KHOU require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Hobby (United States).
- Is customs available at KHOU?
- Yes, customs at Hobby is available from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.