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Airports / Texas / IAH
Large airport · IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Houston, Texas · 97 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.0/5
Google rating
39,056 ratings
1
Operators based
97
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Houston, TexasELEV 97 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
39,056
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
97
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
21 nm
To the nearest alternate
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
George Bush Intercontinental Airport, listed as KIAH / IAH, is a large commercial airport in Houston, Texas. The airport sits 97 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, ExcelAire, LLC is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are William P. Hobby Airport (HOU, 21 nm), Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport (CXO, 22 nm), and Ellington Airport (EFD, 25 nm). With 5 runways, the longest 12,001-foot paved runway, IAH can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from IAH depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under QHO. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Houston.
2 FBOs serve KIAH. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Houston Intercontinental
Your FBO? Claim it, free24-hour service and a convenient location closest to the arrival and departure terminals are just some of the reasons to choose Atlantic Aviation Houston when flying into George Bush Intercontinental Airport. We can accommodate ground, large charter and international aircraft, and our beautiful facility offers a lounge, conference room, Wi-Fi, and much more.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 24 Hours
- Unicom 129.025
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Houston George Bush
Your FBO? Claim it, freeClosely linked with the Space Center Houston, This large city in Texas is a city full of life. The Theatre District in downtown is home to the Houston Grand Opera which is legendary. Take a stroll in the Historic district, with 19th century architecture and upscale restaurants.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 06:00-22:00, call out available on request
- Unicom 131.6
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +20 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
Terminal & facilities
“My advice is to allow a little extra time and use the terminal parking or rideshare options that work best for you.”
Leslie Dickenson5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The terminals are generally clean, and the staff are usually helpful and professional.”
Psycholabs5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for George Bush Intercontinental Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KIAH
IATA
IAH
FAA / Local
IAH
Elevation
97 ft
Coordinates
29.9844° N · 95.3414° 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 97 ft, IAH sits lower than 83% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
5 runways
longest 12,001 ft
- 15L/33R12,001 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 09/2710,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15R/33L10,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 08R/26L9,402 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 08L/26R9,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,001 ft
IAH's 12,001 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 operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 21nmHOUWilliam P. Hobby AirportHouston
- 22nmCXOConroe-North Houston Regional AirportHouston
- 25nmEFDEllington AirportHouston
- 27nmSGRSugar Land Regional AirportHouston
- 48nmHTVHuntsville Regional AirportHuntsville
- 50nmGLSScholes International At Galveston AirportGalveston
Location
Open the full mapKIAH · George Bush Intercontinental Airport · Houston, TX
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from IAH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin (AUS) | 121 nm | 41m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 188 nm | 50m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 570 nm | 1h 44m |
| Denver (DEN) | 749 nm | 2h 9m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 794 nm | 2h 15m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 805 nm | 2h 16m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 812 nm | 2h 17m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 829 nm | 2h 20m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use IAH?
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport's longest paved runway is 12,001 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 IAH?
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport has 5 runways; the longest measures 12,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at IAH?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list George Bush Intercontinental Airport as a home base, including ExcelAire, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at George Bush Intercontinental Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve IAH: Atlantic Aviation Houston Intercontinental and Signature Flight Support Houston George Bush. 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 IAH?
- The closest alternate is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), about 21 nm away, followed by Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport (CXO) at 22 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from IAH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 44m (570 nm), Denver about 2h 9m (749 nm), Aspen about 2h 15m (794 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.