George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

KIAH / IAH

Houston, US

Last Updated
Nov 3, 05:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
05:53Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
3kt
130°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.25
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KIAH 030553Z COR 13003KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A3025 RMK SLP244 T01110100

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.25 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
30.15 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (97 ft)
Pressure Alt
-233 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -690 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KIAH 030520Z 0306/0412 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM031600 11005KT P6SM SKC FM040000 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4kt
Visibility: >6SM
16:00Z FM031600
+10h
VFR 110° 5kt
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°
↑ 2.3kt ↔ 2.0kt
41° angle
08R/26L 9,402 ft 150 ft CON 89°
↑ 2.3kt ↔ 2.0kt
41° angle
09/27 10,000 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
↑ 2.3kt ↔ 1.9kt
40° angle
✈️ 15L/33R
Active: 15L
12,001 ft 150 ft CON 152°
↑ 2.8kt ↔ 1.0kt
20° angle
✈️ 15R/33L
Active: 15R
9,999 ft 150 ft CON 152°
↑ 2.8kt ↔ 1.0kt
20° 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.