George Bush Intercontinental Airport (KIAH)
Houston, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KIAH
IATA
IAH
City
Houston
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
97 ft
Runways
5 runways
Coordinates
29.9902, -95.3368
Overview
Major United Airlines hub and gateway for Gulf Coast energy industry with significant Latin America traffic.
Current Weather at KIAH
Pilots flying into or out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KIAH 030853Z 01007KT 10SM BKN012 OVC025 22/22 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP158 T02220217 51009 $Wind 010° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 01
Current TAF
TAF KIAH 030527Z 0306/0412 VRB06KT P6SM SCT110 BKN250 FM031400 05007KT P6SM SCT020 BKN250 FM031700 06008KT P6SM BKN040 BKN200 PROB30 0317/0323 -TSRA BKN035CB FM040000 10008KT P6SM SCT030 SCT150 BKN250 FM041000 07003KT P6SM BKN015 BKN110Decode METAR for KIAH
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KIAH. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KIAH. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Houston. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KIAH include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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