George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): Codes, Runways & Location
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IATA: IAH · ICAO: KIAH) is a large airport serving Houston, United States. It lies at 29.9844° N, 95.3414° W, 97 ft (30 m) above sea level.
Overview of George Bush Intercontinental Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Houston in United States. It is identified by the IATA code IAH and the ICAO code KIAH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport has 5 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3658 m (12001 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: concrete, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 97 ft (30 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) about 22 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,658 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Where is George Bush Intercontinental Airport located?
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located in Houston, United States. Its coordinates are 29.9844° N, 95.3414° W.
What is the airport code for George Bush Intercontinental Airport?
George Bush Intercontinental Airport has an IATA code of IAH and an ICAO code of KIAH.
How long is the runway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport?
George Bush Intercontinental Airport's longest runway is about 3658 m (12001 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does George Bush Intercontinental Airport have?
George Bush Intercontinental Airport has 5 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete, asphalt surfacing.
Is George Bush Intercontinental Airport a major airport?
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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