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Airports / Texas / HOU
Large airport · HOU
William P. Hobby Airport.
Houston, Texas · 46 ft elevation. 16 charter operators based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
12,754 ratings
16
Operators based
46
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Houston, TexasELEV 46 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
12,754
Google reviews
ratings on Google
16
Based operators
charter operators on the field
6
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
46
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
16 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 98% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ellington Airport (EFD), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
William P. Hobby Airport (KHOU / HOU) sits in Houston, Texas, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 46 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, HOU is a home base: Ameritex Airways Inc., Bristow Helicopters, and Central Helicopter Service, Inc. operate from the field, 16 in all. The closest alternate fields are Ellington Airport (EFD, 7 nm), Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR, 20 nm), and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH, 21 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 7,602-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. You may also see the field referenced as QHO. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from HOU to plan your flight.
6 FBOs serve KHOU. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Houston Hobby
Your FBO? Claim it, freeFrom the moment you arrive at Atlantic Aviation HOU, we ensure a premium experience. Atlantic HOU is open 24/7 and offers a lounge with flat screen TVs, a snooze room, private showers, Wi-Fi, and much more! Our exceptional staff will do whatever it takes to ensure you enjoy your time on the ground, from lending you a crew car to providing recommendations on Houston's best attractions.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 24 Hours
- Unicom 130.75
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Parking
- +9 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Galaxy FBO Houston/William
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.5
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Jet Aviation Houston
Your FBO? Claim it, freeThe fourth-largest city and third-largest county in the USA offers a blend of world-class art and culture, professional sports, and award-winning cuisine. We have been your partner of choice in this Texas city since 2012, offering warm southern hospitality and seamless service.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Monday – Sunday: 24 hours
- Unicom 131.975
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Parking
- +8 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Million Air Houston
Your FBO? Claim it, freeMillion Air Houston is a full-service FBO at convenient Hobby Airport with quick turn times, a luxury facility and the best customer service staff in the business. We can fuel any aircraft from a Cessna 152 to a Boeing 757 including ground handling for transport category aircraft. We specialize in providing a luxury experience for your flight crews and passengers.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- H24
- Unicom 131.90
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +10 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Houston
Your FBO? Claim it, freeFun in the Bayou City is easy to find. Houston's downtown has been revitalized with numerous clubs, professional sports facilities and musical entertainment that has helped bring nightlife back to downtown. And that's in addition to the rest of the City's attractions, shopping and restaurants to fit all budgets.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.575
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- +23 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Wilson Air Center Houston FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freeHouston is a city defined by exponential growth in business and commerce. Wilson Air Center, Houston is no exception. At Houston Hobby Airport, we know you have your choice of FBOs. Come visit Wilson Air Center and see why the difference is in the details.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 131.250
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Overall it’s a great “small” airport, it’s convenient to get to.”
Andrew Bunk5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff and layout make travel smooth, and there are plenty of great photo opportunities.”
April Lauren5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for William P. Hobby Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KHOU
IATA
HOU
FAA / Local
HOU
Elevation
46 ft
Coordinates
29.6453° N · 95.2768° W
Airspace
B · BravoClass B, BravoThe FAA's busiest airspace tier, major hubs like LAX or JFK. Every flight needs an explicit ATC clearance to enter, and charter jets are sequenced alongside airline traffic.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs TX fields
state range 6–4,849 ft
At 46 ft, HOU sits lower than 87% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 7,602 ft
- 04/227,602 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 13R/31L7,602 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 13L/31R5,148 ft × 100 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,602 ft
HOU's 7,602 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 operators16
- Houston Jet DirectHouston · Part 1355.0(6)12 aircraft · KHOU
- Starflite AviationHouston, TX · Part 1354.6(9)7 aircraft · KHOU
- FLYTRUCypress, TX · Part 1355.0(1)6 aircraft · KHOU
- Ameritex Airways Inc.Houston · Part 1353 aircraft · KHOU
- Empyreal Jet, IncHouston · Part 1353 aircraft · KHOU
- JS Ventures, LLCHouston · Part 1353.9(15)KHOU
- Helicopter Services, Inc.Houston · Part 1354.8(11)KHOU
- Bristow HelicoptersHouston · Part 1354.9(9)KHOU
- Tavaero Jet Charter CorporationHouston, TX · Part 1354.5(6)KHOU
- Central Helicopter Service, Inc.Houston · Part 1354.7(3)KHOU
- Paradigm HelicoptersHouston · Part 1354.0(2)KHOU
- Gulf Coast Aviation, IncHouston · Part 1355.0(1)KHOU
- Mid Coast Air Charter, Inc.Houston · Part 1355.0(1)KHOU
- Era Helicopters, LLCHouston · Part 135KHOU
- Onward JetsCoronado, CA · Part 135KHOU
- Thunderbird Airways, Inc.Houston · Part 135KHOU
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 7nmEFDEllington AirportHouston
- 20nmSGRSugar Land Regional AirportHouston
- 21nmIAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental AirportHouston
- 32nmGLSScholes International At Galveston AirportGalveston
- 34nmLJNTexas Gulf Coast Regional AirportAngleton
- 43nmCXOConroe-North Houston Regional AirportHouston
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKHOU · William P. Hobby Airport · Houston, TX
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HOU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin (AUS) | 128 nm | 42m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 208 nm | 53m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 582 nm | 1h 45m |
| Denver (DEN) | 768 nm | 2h 11m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 811 nm | 2h 17m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 822 nm | 2h 19m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 822 nm | 2h 19m |
| Miami (MIA) | 829 nm | 2h 20m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HOU?
- William P. Hobby Airport's longest paved runway is 7,602 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 HOU?
- William P. Hobby Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 7,602 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at HOU?
- Yes. 16 charter operators list William P. Hobby Airport as a home base, including Ameritex Airways Inc., Bristow Helicopters, Central Helicopter Service, Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at William P. Hobby Airport?
- 6 FBOs serve HOU: Atlantic Aviation Houston Hobby, Galaxy FBO Houston/William, Jet Aviation Houston, Million Air Houston, Signature Flight Support Houston and Wilson Air Center Houston FBO. 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 HOU?
- The closest alternate is Ellington Airport (EFD), about 7 nm away, followed by Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) at 20 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HOU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Dallas about 53m (208 nm), Nashville about 1h 45m (582 nm), Denver about 2h 11m (768 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.