William P Hobby Airport

KHOU / HOU

Houston, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 12:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
12:53Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
4 kt
120°
10 SM
Visibility
600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHOU 041253Z 12004KT 10SM OVC006 21/20 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP191 T02060200 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 46 ft
OVC 600 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
646 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (46 ft)
Pressure Alt
-127 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 604 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KHOU 041120Z 0412/0512 14008KT P6SM BKN007 BKN015 OVC025 FM041500 15010KT P6SM BKN015 BKN035 FM041800 16012G22KT P6SM BKN035 BKN050 FM050300 15008KT P6SM FEW010 BKN025 FM050700 15006KT P6SM BKN008 OVC012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:11Z BASE
+0h
IFR 140° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
15:00Z FM041500
+2h
MVFR 150° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
18:00Z FM041800
+5h
VFR 160° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HOU
04
22
12L ✈️
30R
12R ✈️
30L
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 7,602 ft 150 ft CON 44°
1.0 kt 3.9 kt
76° angle
✈️ 12L/30R
Active: 12L
5,148 ft 100 ft CON 133°
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 12R/30L
Active: 12R
7,602 ft 150 ft ASP 133°
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
17/35 6,000 ft 150 ft PEM 178°
2.1 kt 3.4 kt
58° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHOU

4,597 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.9%
MVFR
11.8%
IFR
6.6%
LIFR
5.7%

William P Hobby Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 11.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.9%
NE
8.3%
E
10.5%
SE
15.5%
S
23.8%
SW
8.1%
W
2.6%
NW
3.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.4°C
Range: -4°C to 34°C
-4°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.3%
Fog Frequency: 4.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 12L/30R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 12R/30L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,597 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

William P Hobby Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHOU
IATA Code: HOU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 46 ft MSL

Location

City: Houston
Country: US
Latitude: 29.645399°
Longitude: -95.278900°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 7,602 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 12L/30R
Length: 5,148 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 12R/30L
Length: 7,602 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About William P Hobby Airport

Overview

William P Hobby Airport serves Houston as a medium-sized airport located in southeastern Texas, strategically positioned at 29.645399, -95.278900. The airport sits at an elevation of 46 feet mean sea level and operates with four runways, providing substantial capacity for regional and commercial aviation traffic. Its proximity to Houston's urban center makes it a critical transportation infrastructure for the metropolitan area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Hobby Airport demonstrate significant VFR prevalence, with 77.6% of observations indicating visual flight rules. Prevailing winds from the south at an average of 7.9 knots create generally stable approach conditions, with maximum recorded winds of 26 knots. Seasonal temperature ranges from 1°C to 34°C, with September through November offering the most consistent VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features four runways with varied surface compositions: concrete (CON), asphalt (ASP), and pavement (PEM). Runway lengths range from 5,148 feet to 7,602 feet, providing flexibility for different aircraft types and operational requirements. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components between 4-5.5 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistently favorable wind conditions across all runways, with minimal crosswind challenges. Visibility averages 9.2 statute miles, though 2.2% of observations show visibility below 3 miles and 3.8% indicate potential fog conditions. The southern wind pattern and multiple runway options provide excellent operational flexibility for arrivals and departures.

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.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.