Business-aviation airport
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George Bush Intercontinental Airport
KIAH
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George Bush Intercontinental Airport (KIAH / IAH) is a business-aviation gateway serving Houston. It has 5 runways, a longest runway of 12,001 ft, an elevation of 97 ft.
Elevation
97ft
Runways
5
Longest runway
12,001ft
Country
US
Houston
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15L/33R | 12,001 ft | 150 ft | CON |
| 09/27 | 10,000 ft | 150 ft | ASP |
| 15R/33L | 10,000 ft | 150 ft | CON |
| 08R/26L | 9,402 ft | 150 ft | CON |
| 08L/26R | 9,000 ft | 150 ft | CON |
Aircraft suitability — estimate by category
| Aircraft class | Typical runway need | Runway margin | Suitable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet | 3,500 ft | +8,501 ft | ✓ |
| Light Jet | 3,800 ft | +8,201 ft | ✓ |
| Midsize Jet | 4,500 ft | +7,501 ft | ✓ |
| Super-Midsize Jet | 5,000 ft | +7,001 ft | ✓ |
| Heavy Jet | 5,800 ft | +6,201 ft | ✓ |
| Ultra-Long-Range Jet | 6,000 ft | +6,001 ft | ✓ |
| VIP Airliner | 7,000 ft | +5,001 ft | ✓ |
| Turboprop | 3,000 ft | +9,001 ft | ✓ |
Nearby airports
| Airport | ICAO | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William P. Hobby Airport | KHOU | 21 nm (38 km) |
| Austin Bergstrom International Airport | KAUS | 121 nm (225 km) |
| San Antonio International Airport | KSAT | 165 nm (306 km) |
| Dallas Love Field | KDAL | 188 nm (349 km) |
| Addison Airport | KADS | 195 nm (361 km) |
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | KDFW | 195 nm (362 km) |