Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport Domicile

 

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Location

FAA Identifier: 
IAH
Lat/Long: 
29-59-03.9610N / 095-20-29.1920W
29-59.066017N / 095-20.486533W
29.9844336 / -95.3414422
(estimated)
Elevation: 
97 ft. / 29.6 m (surveyed)
Variation: 
05E (2000)
From city: 
15 miles N of HOUSTON, TX
Zip code: 
77396

Airport Operations

Airport use: 
Open to the public
Sectional chart: 
Control tower: 
yes
ARTCC: 
HOUSTON CENTER
FSS: 
MONTGOMERY COUNTY FLIGHT SERVICE STATION [1-866-689-5992]
FOR FP FILING CALL CXO FSS 1-800-833-5602
NOTAMs facility: 
IAH (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance: 
CONTINUOUS
Wind indicator: 
lighted
Segmented circle: 
no
Lights: 
DUSK-DAWN
Beacon: 
white-green (lighted land airport)
Fire and rescue: 
ARFF index E
International operations: 
customs landing rights airport

Airport Communications

UNICOM: 
122.95
ATIS: 
124.05(281-443-1744)
WX ASOS: 
PHONE 281-443-6397
HOUSTON GROUND: 
118.575 119.95 121.7
HOUSTON TOWER: 
120.725 125.35 127.3 135.15 288.25 290.2
HOUSTON APPROACH: 
120.05 EAST 124.35(WEST) 316.15(WEST) 379.1(N AND E)
HOUSTON DEPARTURE: 
119.7(NORTH) 123.8(WEST) 133.6(EAST) 257.2(EAST) 257.7(WEST) 281.4(NORTH)
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 
128.1
CLASS B: 
119.7 NORTH 123.8 WEST 133.6 EAST 134.45 SOUTH 257.2(EAST) 257.7(WEST) 281.4 NORTH 284.0 SOUTH
EMERG: 
121.5
IC: 
118.575 119.95 120.05 EAST 120.725 121.7 124.35(WEST) 125.35 127.3 135.15 288.25 290.2 316.15(WEST) 379.1(N AND E)
WX ASOS at DWH (12 nm NW): 
124.95 (281-251-7853)

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance
   
VOR name
   
Freq
   
Var
IAHr003/1.7
HUMBLE VORTAC
116.60
05E
HUBr345/20.0
HOBBY VOR/DME
117.10
05E
DASr246/38.2
DAISETTA VORTAC
116.90
05E

 
NDB name
   
Hdg/Dist
   
Freq
   
Var
   
ID
260/6.6
326
05E
BVP
  
-... ...- .--.
121/14.4
521
05E
DWH
  
-.. .-- ....
073/15.9
286
06E
EYQ
  
. -.-- --.-
318/23.6
347
05E
JPA
  
.--- .--. .-
033/26.7
388
05E
SGR
  
... --. .-.

Runway Information

Runway 15L/33R

Dimensions: 
12001 x 150 ft. / 3658 x 46 m
Surface: 
concrete/grooved, in fair condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel:  100000 lbs
Double wheel:  200000 lbs
Double tandem:  400000 lbs
Dual double tandem:  800000 lbs
Runway edge lights: 
high intensity
RUNWAY 15L
   
RUNWAY 33R
Latitude: 
29-59.273378N
29-57.525812N
Longitude: 
095-21.472148W
095-20.403138W
Elevation: 
96.5 ft.
86.4 ft.
Gradient: 
0.1
0.1
Traffic pattern: 
left
left
Runway heading: 
147 magnetic, 152 true
327 magnetic, 332 true
Declared distances: 
TORA:12001 TODA:12001 ASDA:12001 LDA:12001
TORA:12001 TODA:12001 ASDA:12001 LDA:12001
Markings: 
nonprecision, in good condition
precision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 
4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path)
RVR equipment: 
touchdown, midfield, rollout
touchdown, midfield, rollout
Approach lights: 
MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights
Centerline lights: 
yes
yes
Touchdown point: 
yes, no lights
yes, no lights
Instrument approach: 

Runway 9/27

Dimensions: 
10000 x 150 ft. / 3048 x 46 m
Surface: 
asphalt/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel:  75000 lbs
Double wheel:  190000 lbs
Double tandem:  400000 lbs
Dual double tandem:  850000 lbs
Runway edge lights: 
high intensity
RUNWAY 9
   
RUNWAY 27
Latitude: 
29-58.655572N
29-58.656760N
Longitude: 
095-20.046542W
095-18.151535W
Elevation: 
90.9 ft.
84.4 ft.
Traffic pattern: 
left
left
Runway heading: 
085 magnetic, 090 true
265 magnetic, 270 true
Declared distances: 
TORA:10000 TODA:10000 ASDA:10000 LDA:10000
TORA:10000 TODA:10000 ASDA:10000 LDA:10000
Markings: 
precision, in good condition
precision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 
4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path)
4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
RVR equipment: 
touchdown, midfield, rollout
touchdown, midfield, rollout
Approach lights: 
MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights
ALSF2: standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with centerline sequenced flashers (category II or III)
Centerline lights: 
yes
yes
Touchdown point: 
yes, no lights
yes, lighted
Instrument approach: 

Runway 15R/33L

Dimensions: 
9999 x 150 ft. / 3048 x 46 m
Surface: 
concrete/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel:  75000 lbs
Double wheel:  200000 lbs
Double tandem:  400000 lbs
Dual double tandem:  873000 lbs
Runway edge lights: 
high intensity
RUNWAY 15R
   
RUNWAY 33L
Latitude: 
29-59.268337N
29-57.812438N
Longitude: 
095-21.683877W
095-20.793020W
Elevation: 
96.8 ft.
88.2 ft.
Traffic pattern: 
left
left
Runway heading: 
147 magnetic, 152 true
327 magnetic, 332 true
Declared distances: 
TORA:9999 TODA:9999 ASDA:9999 LDA:9999
TORA:9999 TODA:9999 ASDA:9999 LDA:9999
Markings: 
precision, in good condition
nonprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 
4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path)
RVR equipment: 
touchdown, midfield, rollout
touchdown, midfield, rollout
Approach lights: 
MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights
Centerline lights: 
yes
yes
Touchdown point: 
yes, lighted
yes, lighted
Instrument approach: 

Runway 8R/26L

Dimensions: 
9402 x 150 ft. / 2866 x 46 m
Surface: 
concrete/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel:  75000 lbs
Double wheel:  210000 lbs
Double tandem:  498000 lbs
Dual double tandem:  873000 lbs
Runway edge lights: 
high intensity
RUNWAY 8R
   
RUNWAY 26L
Latitude: 
29-59.604988N
29-59.606322N
Longitude: 
095-21.297838W
095-19.515913W
Elevation: 
94.5 ft.
92.2 ft.
Gradient: 
0.0
0.0
Traffic pattern: 
left
left
Runway heading: 
085 magnetic, 090 true
265 magnetic, 270 true
Declared distances: 
TORA:9402 TODA:9402 ASDA:9402 LDA:9402
TORA:9402 TODA:9402 ASDA:9402 LDA:9402
Markings: 
precision, in good condition
precision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 
4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path)
RVR equipment: 
touchdown, midfield, rollout
touchdown, midfield, rollout
Approach lights: 
MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights
ALSF2: standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with centerline sequenced flashers (category II or III)
Centerline lights: 
yes
yes
Touchdown point: 
yes, lighted
yes, lighted
Instrument approach: 

Runway 8L/26R

Dimensions: 
9000 x 150 ft. / 2743 x 46 m
Surface: 
concrete/grooved
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel:  75000 lbs
Double wheel:  210000 lbs
Double tandem:  409000 lbs
Dual double tandem:  873000 lbs
Runway edge lights: 
high intensity
Operational restrictions: 
RY 08L CLSD TO ARRS & DEPS 2200-0600; RY 26R CLSD TO DEPS 2200-0600.
RUNWAY 8L
   
RUNWAY 26R
Latitude: 
30-00.429637N
30-00.430978N
Longitude: 
095-21.527455W
095-19.821492W
Elevation: 
91.6 ft.
95.3 ft.
Traffic pattern: 
left
left
Runway heading: 
085 magnetic, 090 true
265 magnetic, 270 true
Declared distances: 
TORA:9000 TODA:9000 ASDA:9000 LDA:9000
TORA:9000 TODA:9000 ASDA:9000 LDA:9000
Approach lights: 
ALSF2: standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with centerline sequenced flashers (category II or III)
ALSF2: standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with centerline sequenced flashers (category II or III)
Centerline lights: 
yes
yes
Touchdown point: 
yes, lighted
yes, lighted
Instrument approach: 

Additional Remarks

-  TWY 'NR' CLSD TO ACFT WITH WING SPANS GREATER THAN 125 FT BTN TWY 'WD' & TWY 'WB'.
-  TWY 'SF' BTN THE SOUTH RAMP & TWY 'NB' IS DESIGNATED NON-MOVEMENT AREAS.
-  SOUTH RAMP NORTH TAXI LANE CLSD TO ACFT WITH WING SPANS GREATER THAN 200 FT.
-  DUAL TWY OPNS TWY NK BTN TWY NB & NORTH RAMP; WEST CNTRLN RSTRD TO ACFT MAX WING SPANS 125 FT & EAST CNTRLN MAX WING SPANS 214 FT.
-  BIRDS ON & IN VCNTY OF ARPT.
-  THE FLWG MOVEMENT AREAS ARE NOT VSB FM THE ATCT: PORTIONS OF TWYS 'WA' & 'WB' FM TWY 'WH' TO THE AER 33R; TWYS 'WA' & 'WB' FM TWY 'WD' NORTH FOR 400 FT; TWY 'WD' FM TWY 'WA' TO TWY 'NR'; TWY 'NR'; TWY 'WL' FM RY 15L TO TWY 'WB' & TWY 'WM'.
-  NORTH RAMP NORTH & SOUTH TAXI LANES CLSD TO ACFT WITH WING SPANS GREATER THAN 125 FT.
-  NORTH RAMP CONNECTOR RSTRD TO ACFT WITH WING SPAN 125 FT AND BLO.
-  TWYS 'RA', 'RB' & 'SC' NORTH OF TWY 'SD' ARE DESIGNATED NON-MOVEMENT AREAS OPERATED BY COA RAMP CTL.
-  RY 15L/33R MAGNETIC ANOMALIES MAY AFFECT COMPASS HDG FOR TKOF.
-  TWYS WA & WB MAGNETIC ANOMALIES MAY AFFECT COMPASS HDG.
-  NORTH RAMP NORTH TAXILANE BTN TWY NG/SPOT 6 CLSD FM 2100-0800.
-  RY 08R/26L WEIGHT RESTRICTION: B-747 - 873,000 LBS, B-777 (TDT) - 722,000 LBS AND DC-10-30 - 583,000 LBS.
-  SOUTH RAMP SOUTH TAXILANE CLSD TO ACFT WITH WING SPANS GREATER THAN 200 FT
-  NORTH RAMP TAXILANE BTN TWYS NF & NR RSTRD TO ACFT WITH WING SPAN 125 FT & BLO.
-  CAUTION: AER 26L BRIGHT LGTS APRXLY ONE MILE FROM THLD & 900 FT S OF CNTRLN.
-  TWY WC WEST OF RY 15R/33L RSTRD TO ACFT WITH 118 FT WING SPAN AND BLO.
-  9 FT AGL UNMKD SECURITY FENCE ADJ TO FBO & CORPORATE BASE OPERATOR RAMPS AND NONMOVEMENT AREA TAXILANES. HELICOPTER HOVER/TAXI RSTRD TO HARD SFC MOVEMENT AREAS ONLY.

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use between 11 May 2006 at 0901Z and 08 June 2006 at 0900Z.

 
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
AGGEE ONE (RNAV) **CHANGED**    download (181KB)
DAISETTA SIX    2 pages: [1] [2] (440KB)
GLAND THREE    2 pages: [1] [2] (447KB)
HOAGI ONE    2 pages: [1] [2] (571KB)
RIICE ONE    2 pages: [1] [2] (664KB)
ROKIT SEVEN    2 pages: [1] [2] (465KB)
STROS FOUR    2 pages: [1] [2] (500KB)
 
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 08L **CHANGED**    download (402KB)
ILS OR LOC RWY 08R **CHANGED**    download (476KB)
ILS OR LOC RWY 09    download (407KB)
ILS OR LOC RWY 15R **NEW**    download (375KB)
ILS OR LOC RWY 26L    download (471KB)
ILS OR LOC RWY 26R    download (398KB)
ILS OR LOC RWY 27    download (395KB)
ILS RWY 33R    download (329KB)
ILS RWY 08L(CAT II) **CHANGED**    download (379KB)
ILS RWY 26L(CAT II)    download (354KB)
ILS RWY 26R(CAT II)    download (338KB)
ILS RWY 27(CAT II)    download (375KB)
ILS RWY 08L(CAT III) **CHANGED**    download (383KB)
ILS RWY 26L(CAT III)    download (357KB)
ILS RWY 26R(CAT III)    download (342KB)
ILS RWY 27(CAT III)    download (378KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 15R **CHANGED**    download (341KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 33R    download (302KB)
RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 08L    download (311KB)
RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 08R    download (314KB)
RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 09    download (318KB)
RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 26L    download (307KB)
RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 26R    download (304KB)
RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 27    download (307KB)
VOR/DME RWY 33R    download (292KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply    download (13KB)
 
Departure Procedures
ALEXANDRIA TWO **CHANGED**    2 pages: [1] [2] (488KB)
BEAUMONT FOUR    download (379KB)
CRIED ONE    download (269KB)
GIFFA ONE    2 pages: [1] [2] (259KB)
INDUSTRY TWO    2 pages: [1] [2] (460KB)
JUNCTION FOUR    download (282KB)
LEEVILLE ONE (RNAV)    download (230KB)
LEONA FIVE    2 pages: [1] [2] (442KB)
LUFKIN FOUR    download (214KB)
PALACIOS TWO    2 pages: [1] [2] (414KB)
SCHOLES ONE    download (334KB)
TRUAX ONE    download (247KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums apply    download (23KB)
 
 
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