George Bush Intercontinental

Houston, United States

IATAIAH

ICAOKIAH

Active Runways

5 Runways

Longest: 3,658 m (12,001 ft)

Annual Passengers

~45–48 million

Recorded 2024

Flight Movements

~ 400,000

Commercial movements

Hub Classification

Megahub Gateway

North America Hub

Aerodrome AlignmentApprox. Magnetic Heading

Orientation only · 5 runways

08L / 26R08R / 26L09 / 2715L / 33R15R / 33L

Headings only—not geographic positions or runway spacing.

RUNWAY INVENTORY (5)ALL-WEATHER ILS CAPABLE

RWY 08L / 26RConcrete

LENGTH2,865 m (9,400 ft)

WIDTH46 m (151 ft)

Heavy Takeoff RatingStandard

Magnetic: 080°Grooved High-Friction

RWY 08R / 26LConcrete

LENGTH2,865 m (9,400 ft)

WIDTH46 m (151 ft)

Heavy Takeoff RatingStandard

Magnetic: 080°Grooved High-Friction

RWY 09 / 27Concrete

LENGTH3,048 m (10,000 ft)

WIDTH46 m (151 ft)

Heavy Takeoff RatingStandard

Magnetic: 090°Grooved High-Friction

RWY 15L / 33RConcrete

LENGTH3,658 m (12,001 ft)

WIDTH46 m (151 ft)

Heavy Takeoff RatingWidebody Max

Magnetic: 150°Grooved High-Friction

RWY 15R / 33LConcrete

LENGTH3,048 m (10,000 ft)

WIDTH46 m (151 ft)

Heavy Takeoff RatingStandard

Magnetic: 150°Grooved High-Friction

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