3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The environment here is friendly and welcoming.”
Travis Salande - Realtor5★ on Google
Airports / Texas / DWH
Small airport · DWH
David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport.
Houston, Texas · 152 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.7/5
Google rating
131 ratings
2
Operators based
152
Elevation ft
Houston, TexasELEV 152 FTSmall airport
4.7
Google rating
131
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
152
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#30 / 115
Texas airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 131 Google ratings , ranked against 115 rated TX fields.
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
12 nm
To the nearest alternate
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Houston, Texas, David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (KDWH / DWH) operates as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 152 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
For charter flyers, DWH is a home base: East Texas Charter and Skydance Air operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH, 12 nm), Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport (CXO, 19 nm), and Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR, 27 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 7,009-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Houston, TX destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from DWH to plan your flight.
2 FBOs serve KDWH. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Gill Aviation
Your FBO? Claim it, freeAt Gill Aviation, our continuing mission is to serve all our clientele with consistent, high-touch service from our experienced and skilled team. We are driven by our ability to listen and respond in a timely manner with attention to detail. Our promise is to be your trusted source in Houston by delivering reliable flight support and excellent customer value.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24 hours
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- +19 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Tomball Jet Center
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00 (approx.)
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +8 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“FBO has nice restaurant with view to watch airplanes land.”
William Dauria5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KDWH
IATA
DWH
FAA / Local
DWH
Elevation
152 ft
Coordinates
30.0618° N · 95.5528° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs TX fields
state range 6–4,849 ft
At 152 ft, DWH sits lower than 79% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 7,009 ft
- 17R/35L7,009 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17L/35R3,500 ft × 35 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 17W/35W2,530 ft × 100 ftWaterUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,009 ft
DWH's 7,009 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 12nmIAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental AirportHouston
- 19nmCXOConroe-North Houston Regional AirportHouston
- 27nmSGRSugar Land Regional AirportHouston
- 29nmHOUWilliam P. Hobby AirportHouston
- 34nmEFDEllington AirportHouston
- 41nmHTVHuntsville Regional AirportHuntsville
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKDWH · David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport · Houston, TX
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DWH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas (DAL) | 180 nm | 49m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 576 nm | 1h 44m |
| Denver (DEN) | 739 nm | 2h 7m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 783 nm | 2h 13m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 801 nm | 2h 16m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 805 nm | 2h 16m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 841 nm | 2h 21m |
| Miami (MIA) | 848 nm | 2h 22m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DWH?
- David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport's longest paved runway is 7,009 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at DWH?
- David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 7,009 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at DWH?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport as a home base, including East Texas Charter, Skydance Air. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve DWH: Gill Aviation and Tomball Jet Center. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to DWH?
- The closest alternate is George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), about 12 nm away, followed by Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport (CXO) at 19 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DWH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 44m (576 nm), Denver about 2h 7m (739 nm), Aspen about 2h 13m (783 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.