George Bush Intercontinental Airport is a large airport serving Houston, United States. Its IATA code is IAH and its ICAO code is KIAH. The airport lies at an elevation of 97 ft (30 m) above sea level. It has 5 runway(s); the longest is 15L/33R, 12,001 ft (3,658 m) long. Local time follows the America/Chicago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- IAH
- ICAO code
- KIAH
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 97 ft (30 m)
- Coordinates
- 29.9844, -95.3414
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L/26R | 9,000 ft · 2,743 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 9,402 ft · 2,866 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 09/27 | 10,000 ft · 3,048 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 15L/33R | 12,001 ft · 3,658 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 15R/33L | 10,000 ft · 3,048 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| HOU William P. Hobby Airport | Houston, United States | 38 km · 24 mi |
| CLL Easterwood Field | College Station, United States | 119 km · 74 mi |
| BPT Jack Brooks Regional Airport | Beaumont/Port Arthur, United States | 127 km · 79 mi |
| VCT Victoria Regional Airport | Victoria, United States | 198 km · 123 mi |
| LCH Lake Charles Regional Airport | Lake Charles, United States | 204 km · 127 mi |
| AUS Austin Bergstrom International Airport | Austin, United States | 225 km · 140 mi |
| ACT Waco Regional Airport | Waco, United States | 255 km · 158 mi |
| GRK Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield | Fort Cavazos, United States | 267 km · 166 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from IAH. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 1,108 | 688 | 598 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 1,232 | 765 | 665 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,215 | 1,376 | 1,196 | View route |
| JFK New York | 2,278 | 1,415 | 1,230 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,763 | 4,824 | 4,192 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,905 | 4,912 | 4,269 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,072 | 5,016 | 4,358 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,402 | 5,221 | 4,537 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 10,231 | 6,357 | 5,524 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,725 | 6,664 | 5,791 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,556 | 7,181 | 6,240 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,125 | 8,156 | 7,087 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 13,456 | 8,361 | 7,266 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,836 | 8,597 | 7,471 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,518 | 9,021 | 7,839 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,972 | 9,925 | 8,624 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 120.050 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.050 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 128.100 |
| DEP | DEP | 28.140 |
| DEP | DEP | 119.700 |
| GND | GND | 118.575 |
| RDO | MONTGOMERY CO RDO | 122.400 |
| TWR | TWR | 29.020 |
| TWR | TWR | 120.725 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of George Bush Intercontinental Airport?
The IATA code of George Bush Intercontinental Airport is IAH and its ICAO code is KIAH.
Where is George Bush Intercontinental Airport located?
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is in Houston, Texas, United States, at 29.9844, -95.3414.
What time zone is George Bush Intercontinental Airport in?
George Bush Intercontinental Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport?
The longest runway listed is 15L/33R, 12,001 ft (3,658 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), about 38 km (24 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.