West Houston Airport (IWS): Codes, Runways & Location
West Houston Airport (IATA: IWS · ICAO: KIWS) is a small airport serving Houston, United States. It lies at 29.8182° N, 95.6726° W, 111 ft (34 m) above sea level.
Overview of West Houston Airport
West Houston Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Houston in United States. It is identified by the IATA code IWS and the ICAO code KIWS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
West Houston Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1205 m (3953 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 111 ft (34 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) 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 ≈ 1,205 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about West Houston Airport
Where is West Houston Airport located?
West Houston Airport is located in Houston, United States. Its coordinates are 29.8182° N, 95.6726° W.
What is the airport code for West Houston Airport?
West Houston Airport has an IATA code of IWS and an ICAO code of KIWS.
How long is the runway at West Houston Airport?
West Houston Airport's longest runway is about 1205 m (3953 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does West Houston Airport have?
West Houston Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is West Houston Airport a major airport?
West Houston Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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