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West Houston Airport (KIWS/IWS) — Houston, United States

West Houston Airport (KIWS/IWS) serves Houston, United States. This is a small airport with 1 runway (15/33). Field elevation is 111 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
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Additional Info 3/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KIWS
  • Name: West Houston Airport
  • Type: small_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 29.818199
  • Longitude: -95.6726
  • Elevation: 111 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Houston
  • IATA Code: IWS
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 15/33

  • Designation: 15/33
  • Dimensions: 1205x23m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 123.050 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

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

West Houston Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 281-492-2130
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

  • 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: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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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

07/078 info
TOWER LGT (ASR 1266080) 294719.30N0954010.80W (1.8NM S IWS) 234.9FT (134.8FT AGL) U/S
2026-07-05 02:05:00 2026-10-03 02:05:00
06/607 info
TOWER LGT (ASR 1049016) 294736.90N0953130.30W (7.9NM E IWS) 370.1FT (293.0FT AGL) U/S
2026-06-30 05:50:00 2026-09-28 05:50:00
05/670 info
TOWER LGT (ASR 1274468) 294341.60N0953615.90W (6.4NM SSE IWS) 405.8FT (329.7FT AGL) U/S
2026-05-26 13:03:00 2026-08-26 23:59:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KIWS?
West Houston Airport operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What fuel is available at KIWS?
West Houston Airport offers 100LL, Jet A+.
Does KIWS require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for West Houston Airport (United States).
Where is KIWS located?
West Houston Airport (KIWS) is located in Houston, United States.
What is the IATA code for KIWS?
The IATA code for West Houston Airport is IWS.
How long is the runway at KIWS?
The main runway at West Houston Airport (15/33) measures 1205x23m.
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