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George Bush Intercontinental/Houston (KIAH) — Houston, United States
George Bush Intercontinental/Houston (KIAH/IAH) serves Houston, United States. This is a major international airport with 5 runways (08L/26R, 08R/26L). Field elevation is 97 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: KIAH
- Name: George Bush Intercontinental/Houston
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 29.9844
- Longitude: -95.3414
- Elevation: 97 ft
- Country: United States
- Municipality: Houston
- IATA Code: IAH
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Distance from City: 25.2 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 08L/26R
- Designation: 08L/26R
- Dimensions: 9000 X 150
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 08R/26L
- Designation: 08R/26L
- Dimensions: 9402 X 150
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), LOC
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 10000 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 15L/33R
- Designation: 15L/33R
- Dimensions: 12001 X 150
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), LOC
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 15R/33L
- Designation: 15R/33L
- Dimensions: 9999 X 150
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), LOC
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.725 MHz
- Ground: 118.575 MHz
- Operations: 121.500, 122.950 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 124.050 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: +1 281-233-1131
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.fly2houston.com/iah
- 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: $3.60 per 1,000 lbs MTOW
- Parking Fee: $0.40 per 1,000 lbs MTOW per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: George Bush Intercontinental. Atlantic Aviation and Signature Flight Support FBOs.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Gulf Coast refinery proximity keeps prices competitive. Multiple FBO options.
- 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. Terminal D/E handles international arrivals. CBP for GA available at FBOs.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. Noise abatement procedures in effect. Five runways provide ample capacity.
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
03/005
warning
Runway closed
RWY 09/27 CLSD
2026-03-01 18:00:00
2026-06-06 23:00:00
3/8
caution
Instrument procedure change
IAH GEORGE BUSH INTCNTL/HOUSTON, HOUSTON, TX.
ILS OR LOC RWY 8R, AMDT 26A...
S-ILS RWY 8R DA 412/HAT 317 ALL CATS. VIS RVR 2400 ALL CATS.
S-LOC 8R MDA 600/HAT 505 ALL CATS. VIS CATS C/D/E RVR 5500.
VDP AT 1.16DME; DISTANCE VDP TO THLD 1.36 NM.
FOR INOP ALS INCREASE S-ILS 8R ALL CATS VISIBILITY TO RV…
2026-01-12 12:07:00
2026-08-24 12:07:00
1/4
caution
Instrument procedure change
IAH GEORGE BUSH INTCNTL/HOUSTON, HOUSTON, TX.
RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 9, AMDT 5B...
LNAV/VNAV DA 556/HAT 465 ALL CATS.
LNAV MDA 660/HAT 569 ALL CATS. VIS CATS C/D/E 1 1/4.
FOR INOP MALSR, NOTE UNCHANGED EXCEPT FOR INCREASE LNAV CATS C/D/E VISIBILITY TO 1 5/8 SM.
TEMPORARY CRANES, 393 MSL, BEGINNING 4610FT …
2026-01-12 11:53:00
2026-08-24 11:53:00
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at KIAH?
- The tower frequency at George Bush Intercontinental/Houston is 120.725 MHz.
- What fuel is available at KIAH?
- George Bush Intercontinental/Houston offers Jet A-1, 100LL, Jet A.
- Does KIAH require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for George Bush Intercontinental/Houston (United States).
- Is customs available at KIAH?
- Yes, customs at George Bush Intercontinental/Houston is available from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.