George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH/KIAH)

Houston, United States

The airport has 5 runways; the longest is 15L/33R at 3,658 m (12,001 ft). Its elevation is 30 m (97 ft).

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Key facts

IATA code
IAH
ICAO code
KIAH
Type
Large airport
Country
United States
Municipality served
Houston
Airport reference point
29.9844° N, 95.3414° W29° 59′ 04″ N, 95° 20′ 29″ W
Elevation
30 m (97 ft)
Runways
5

Runways

Runways at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingTrue bearing
08L/26R2,743 m (9,000 ft)46 mConcreteYes08L 90°26R 270°
08R/26L2,866 m (9,402 ft)46 mConcreteYes08R 90°26L 270°
09/273,048 m (10,000 ft)46 mAsphaltYes09 90°27 270°
15L/33R3,658 m (12,001 ft)46 mConcreteYes15L 152°33R 332°
15R/33L3,048 m (10,000 ft)46 mConcreteYes15R 152°33L 332°

Bearings are relative to true north; runway names come from the magnetic bearing.

Nearest airports

  1. William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), United States: 38 km
  2. Easterwood Field (CLL), United States: 119 km
  3. Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT), United States: 127 km

Distances are straight-line distances between airport reference points.