George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

KIAH / IAH

Houston, US

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
13:53Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
4kt
20°
8 SM
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.00
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

KIAH 141353Z 02004KT 8SM FEW120 SCT250 24/23 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP158 T02390228 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 97ft
FEW 12,000ft AGL
SCT 25,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
12,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,097ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
25,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,097ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.00 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.90 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (97 ft)
Pressure Alt
17 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 1,120 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
KIAH 141120Z 1412/1518 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250 FM141600 12007KT P6SM FEW030 SCT050 FM150200 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:30Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4kt
Visibility: >6SM
16:00Z FM141600
+2h
VFR 120° 7kt
Visibility: >6SM
02:00Z FM150200
+12h
VFR VRB 4kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
IAH
08L
26R
08R
26L
09
27
15L
33R ✈️
15R
33L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08L/26R 9,000 ft 150 ft CON 89°
↑ 1.4kt • ↔ 3.7kt
69° angle
08R/26L 9,402 ft 150 ft CON 89°
↑ 1.4kt • ↔ 3.7kt
69° angle
09/27 10,000 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
↑ 1.4kt • ↔ 3.8kt
70° angle
✈️ 15L/33R
Active: 33R
 12,001 ft 150 ft CON 152°
↑ 2.6kt • ↔ 3.1kt
50° angle
✈️ 15R/33L
Active: 33L
 9,999 ft 150 ft CON 152°
↑ 2.6kt • ↔ 3.1kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KIAH
IATA Code: IAH
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 97 ft MSL

Location

City: Houston
Country: US
Latitude: 29.984400°
Longitude: -95.341400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 08L/26R
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 08R/26L
Length: 9,402 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15L/33R
Length: 12,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 15R/33L
Length: 9,999 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH/IAH) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Houston, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 97 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 5 runways (08L/26R, 08R/26L, 09/27, 15L/33R, 15R/33L) with CON and ASP surfaces . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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