William P. Hobby Airport (HOU): Codes, Runways & Location
William P. Hobby Airport (IATA: HOU · ICAO: KHOU) is a large airport serving Houston, United States. It lies at 29.6453° N, 95.2768° W, 46 ft (14 m) above sea level.
Overview of William P. Hobby Airport
William P. Hobby 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 HOU and the ICAO code KHOU. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
William P. Hobby Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2317 m (7602 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 46 ft (14 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ellington Airport (EFD) about 12 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 ≈ 2,317 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about William P. Hobby Airport
Where is William P. Hobby Airport located?
William P. Hobby Airport is located in Houston, United States. Its coordinates are 29.6453° N, 95.2768° W.
What is the airport code for William P. Hobby Airport?
William P. Hobby Airport has an IATA code of HOU and an ICAO code of KHOU.
How long is the runway at William P. Hobby Airport?
William P. Hobby Airport's longest runway is about 2317 m (7602 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does William P. Hobby Airport have?
William P. Hobby Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete, asphalt surfacing.
Is William P. Hobby Airport a major airport?
William P. Hobby Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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