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George Bush Intercontinental/Houston (KIAH/IAH) — Houston, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Customs
Available 24h
Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Fuel
100LL, Jet A
Tower
120.725
Runways
08L/26R, 08R/26L, 09/27, 15L/33R +
Elevation
97 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 9/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
264 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 15:00Z
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: 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

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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

George Bush Intercontinental/Houston 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: +1 281-233-1131
  • 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: Not recorded
  • 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

Immigration

  • 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
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No

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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

KHOU

  • ICAO: KHOU
  • Name: Hobby
  • 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

A4989/
warning
ILS out of service
IAH NAV ILS RWY 08L U/S
2026-10-22 09:42 UTC 2026-10-29 20:00 UTC
A4989/26
warning
ILS out of service
IAH NAV ILS RWY 08L U/S
2026-10-22 09:42 UTC 2026-10-29 20:00 UTC
A4153/26
warning
No fuel available
AD AP SIGNATURE AVIATION FIXED BASE OPR 100LL FUEL NOT AVBL
2026-08-28 18:30 UTC 2026-12-02 23:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 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 KIAH?
The tower frequency at George Bush Intercontinental/Houston is 120.725 MHz.
What fuel is available at KIAH?
The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A for public use at George Bush Intercontinental/Houston. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KIAH 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 KIAH?
Yes, customs at George Bush Intercontinental/Houston is available from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.
Where is KIAH located?
George Bush Intercontinental/Houston (KIAH) is located in Houston, United States.
What is the IATA code for KIAH?
The IATA code for George Bush Intercontinental/Houston is IAH.
Does KIAH have an ILS approach?
Yes, George Bush Intercontinental/Houston has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 08L/26R, 08R/26L, 09/27, 15L/33R, 15R/33L.
Is KIAH 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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