Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15L/33R 152° / 332° true |
12,001 ft3,658 m | 150 ft46 m | concrete · lit |
| 09/27 90° / 270° true |
10,000 ft3,048 m | 150 ft46 m | asphalt · lit |
| 15R/33L 152° / 332° true |
10,000 ft3,048 m | 150 ft46 m | concrete · lit |
| 08R/26L 90° / 270° true |
9,402 ft2,866 m | 150 ft46 m | concrete · lit |
| 08L/26R 90° / 270° true |
9,000 ft2,743 m | 150 ft46 m | concrete · lit |
Runway numbers are the magnetic heading divided by ten, rounded; L, C and R mark parallel runways. Displaced thresholds shorten the usable length at some ends.
Location and time
| Coordinates | 30.0°N, 95.3°W (29.9844, -95.3414) |
|---|---|
| Region | Texas, United States |
| Time zone | America/Chicago: UTC−6 standard time, UTC−5 during daylight saving time |
| Official site | www.fly2houston.com/iah |
Distances and flight times to world hubs
| Hub | Distance | From IAH | To IAH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta ATL | 1,108 km688 mi | 2 h 15 min | 2 h 25 min |
| Mexico City MEX | 1,232 km765 mi | 2 h 30 min | 2 h 25 min |
| Chicago ORD | 1,491 km926 mi | 2 h 40 min | 2 h 50 min |
| Toronto YYZ | 2,060 km1,280 mi | 3 h 15 min | 3 h 35 min |
| Los Angeles LAX | 2,215 km1,376 mi | 3 h 50 min | 3 h 20 min |
| New York JFK | 2,278 km1,415 mi | 3 h 25 min | 3 h 55 min |
| London LHR | 7,763 km4,824 mi | 9 h 15 min | 10 h 35 min |
| São Paulo GRU | 7,905 km4,912 mi | 9 h 50 min | 10 h 15 min |
| Paris CDG | 8,072 km5,016 mi | 9 h 30 min | 11 h |
| Frankfurt FRA | 8,402 km5,221 mi | 9 h 55 min | 11 h 25 min |
| Istanbul IST | 10,231 km6,357 mi | 11 h 55 min | 13 h 35 min |
| Tokyo HND | 10,725 km6,664 mi | 14 h 20 min | 12 h 20 min |
| Beijing PEK | 11,556 km7,181 mi | 14 h 45 min | 13 h 40 min |
| Doha DOH | 12,933 km8,036 mi | 14 h 55 min | 16 h 40 min |
| Dubai DXB | 13,125 km8,156 mi | 15 h 10 min | 16 h 50 min |
| Hong Kong HKG | 13,413 km8,334 mi | 17 h 10 min | 15 h 30 min |
| Delhi DEL | 13,456 km8,361 mi | 16 h 10 min | 16 h 30 min |
| Sydney SYD | 13,836 km8,597 mi | 17 h 25 min | 16 h 10 min |
| Johannesburg JNB | 14,518 km9,021 mi | 17 h | 18 h 10 min |
| Singapore SIN | 15,972 km9,925 mi | 20 h 15 min | 18 h 15 min |
Estimated scheduled flight times for a nonstop flight; whether one operates is not something we track. Linked hubs have a full route page.
Nearest airports with scheduled flights
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| Houston HOU William P. Hobby Airport | 38 km24 mi S |
| College Station CLL Easterwood Field | 119 km74 mi NW |
| Beaumont/Port Arthur BPT Jack Brooks Regional Airport | 127 km79 mi E |
| Victoria VCT Victoria Regional Airport | 198 km123 mi SW |
| Lake Charles LCH Lake Charles Regional Airport | 204 km127 mi E |
| Austin AUS Austin Bergstrom International Airport | 225 km140 mi W |
| Waco ACT Waco Regional Airport | 255 km159 mi NW |
| Tyler TYR Tyler Pounds Regional Airport | 264 km164 mi N |
How far can you get?
Of the 265 airports with guides on this site, roughly this many are within a nonstop flight of:
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Radio frequencies
| Service | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | APP | 120.050 |
| ATIS (recorded airport information) | ATIS | 124.050 |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 128.100 |
| Departure | DEP | 28.140 |
| Departure | DEP | 119.700 |
| Ground | GND | 118.575 |
| RDO | MONTGOMERY CO RDO | 122.400 |
| Tower | TWR | 29.020 |
| Tower | TWR | 120.725 |
| Unicom | UNICOM | 122.950 |
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