KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is an airport with scheduled airline service in Houston, Texas, at 97 ft elevation, with 5 runways: 15L/33R (12,001 ft), 09/27 (10,000 ft), 15R/33L (10,000 ft), 08R/26L (9,402 ft), 08L/26R (9,000 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KIAH · FAA IAH · IATA IAH |
|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX · 29.9844, -95.3414 |
| Elevation | 97 ft MSL (30 m) |
| Tower | 120.725 MHz |
| ATIS | 124.05 MHz |
| FAA charts | 102 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KIAH METAR and TAF
METAR KIAH 010453Z 00000KT 10SM FEW025 SCT047 OVC250 23/21 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP188 T02330211| Wind | Calm |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Few 2,500 ft, Scattered 4,700 ft, Overcast 25,000 ft · ceiling 25,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 23°C (73°F) / 21°C (70°F) · spread 2°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 30.09 inHg (1019 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP188: sea-level pressure 1018.8 hPa · T02330211: temperature 23.3°C, dew point 21.1°C
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 03:09Z · valid 1st 03Z – 2nd 06Z
TAF KIAH 010309Z 0103/0206 04005KT P6SM BKN030 BKN250 FM010700 VRB03KT 6SM BR FEW003 OVC007 TEMPO 0109/0113 1SM BR BKN003 FM011700 07005KT P6SM FEW025 SCT040 FM020200 VRB03KT P6SM FEW030 FEW250- Initially · 1st 03Z – 2nd 06Z: wind 040° at 5 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 3,000 ft, broken 25,000 ft
- From · 1st 07:00Z: wind variable at 3 kt · visibility 6 statute miles · mist · few 300 ft, overcast 700 ft
- Temporarily · 1st 09Z – 1st 13Z: visibility 1 statute mile · mist · broken 300 ft
- From · 1st 17:00Z: wind 070° at 5 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · few 2,500 ft, scattered 4,000 ft
- From · 2nd 02:00Z: wind variable at 3 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · few 3,000 ft, few 25,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15L / 33R | 12,001 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 09 / 27 | 10,000 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 15R / 33L | 10,000 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 08R / 26L | 9,402 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 08L / 26R | 9,000 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | 120.05 | |
| ATIS | 124.05 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 128.1 |
| Departure | 119.7 | |
| Ground | 118.575 | |
| Radio (FSS) | MONTGOMERY CO RDO | 122.4 |
| Tower | 120.725 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KIAH before you fly.
FAA charts for KIAH — d-TPP 2611
102 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
- AIRPORT DIAGRAMRevised this cycle
Instrument approach procedures 38
- ILS OR LOC RWY 08L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 08R
- ILS OR LOC RWY 09
- ILS OR LOC RWY 15R
- ILS OR LOC RWY 26L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 26R
- ILS OR LOC RWY 27
- ILS OR LOC RWY 33R
- ILS RWY 08L (SA CAT I)
- ILS RWY 26L (SA CAT I)
- ILS RWY 26R (SA CAT I)
- ILS RWY 27 (SA CAT I)
- ILS RWY 08R (SA CAT I - II)
- ILS RWY 09 (SA CAT I - II)
- ILS RWY 08L (CAT II - III)
- ILS RWY 26L (CAT II - III)
- ILS RWY 26R (CAT II - III)
- ILS RWY 27 (CAT II - III)
- GLS RWY 08L
- GLS RWY 08R
- GLS RWY 09
- GLS RWY 26L
- GLS RWY 26R
- GLS RWY 27
- RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 08L
- RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 08R
- RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 09
- RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 26L
- RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 26R
- RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 27
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 15R
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 33R
- RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 08L
- RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 08R
- RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 09
- RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 26L
- RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 26R
- RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 27
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 31
- ALEXANDRIA THREE
- ALEXANDRIA THREE, CONT.1
- BLTWY SEVEN (RNAV)
- BNDTO SIX (RNAV)
- BNDTO SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
- CRIED ONE
- EL DORADO ONE
- FLYZA FIVE (RNAV)
- FLYZA FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1
- GIFFA ONE
- GUMBY THREE (RNAV)
- GUMBY THREE (RNAV), CONT.1
- HOODO SEVEN (RNAV)
- HOODO SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1
- INDIE EIGHT (RNAV)
- JUNCTION ONE
- LAKE CHARLES FIVE
- LEONA FOUR
- LEONA FOUR, CONT.1
- LUFKIN FOUR
- LUFKIN FOUR, CONT.1
- LURIC EIGHT (RNAV)
- MMUGS FOUR (RNAV)
- MMUGS FOUR (RNAV), CONT.1
- PITZZ FIVE (RNAV)
- PITZZ FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1
- RITAA SEVEN (RNAV)
- RITAA SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1
- STRYA EIGHT (RNAV)
- STYCK EIGHT (RNAV)
- WYLSN EIGHT (RNAV)
Arrivals (STAR) 30
- BAZBL TWO (RNAV)Revised this cycle
- DOOBI THREE (RNAV)
- DRLLR FIVE (RNAV)
- DRLLR FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1
- DUUUK FOUR
- GESNR TWO (RNAV)
- GESNR TWO (RNAV), CONT.1
- GILCO FIVE
- GILCO FIVE, CONT.1
- GUSHR THREE (RNAV)
- HTOWN THREE (RNAV)
- HUDZY FIVE
- HUDZY FIVE, CONT.1
- LINKK ONE (RNAV)
- LINKK ONE (RNAV), CONT.1
- MSCOT FOUR (RNAV)
- NNCEE TWO (RNAV)
- NNCEE TWO (RNAV), CONT.1
- OHIIO FOUR
- RIICE ONE
- RIICE ONE, CONT.1
- SKNRD FIVE (RNAV)
- SKNRD FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1
- SOULL ONE (RNAV)
- SOULL ONE (RNAV), CONT.1
- TEJAS FIVE (RNAV)
- TEJAS FIVE (RNAV), CONT.1
- TTORO THREE (RNAV)
- ZEEKK THREE (RNAV)
- ZEEKK THREE (RNAV), CONT.1
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KIAH on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.