Can a Beechcraft Duchess 76 land at KIAH?

Yes -- the Beechcraft Duchess 76 typically requires ~2200 ft TOD at sea level. With KIAH's 97 ft field elevation, expect ~2226 ft. Most KIAH runways accommodate this aircraft.

What's the fuel availability at KIAH for a Beechcraft Duchess 76?

Avgas (100LL) is typically available at KIAH via FBO services. Verify current pricing on FBO websites or ForeFlight before flight.

Flying a Beechcraft Duchess 76 into George Bush Intercontinental Airport

KIAH / IAH · Houston, United States

By Renzo, CPL

Field Elevation

97 ft

Aircraft Range

620 NM

Cruise Speed

157 kt

Runway Requirements

The Beechcraft Duchess 76 is a multi engine piston aircraft (MTOW 1,769 kg). At sea level under standard conditions, expect approximately 2,200 ft takeoff distance. Always cross-reference your specific aircraft POH performance charts and current weather for actual TOD/LDR.

→ Number of runways at KIAH: 5
→ Coordinates: 29.9902, -95.3368
→ No type rating required (single pilot)

Approach Considerations

→Approach plates: Reference current Jeppesen or FAA charts before each flight. ILS, RNAV (GPS), and visual approaches typically available depending on runway. Check NOTAMs for outages.
→Wake turbulence: Stay alert for wake turbulence from preceding heavy aircraft, especially at major airports like KIAH.

Common Considerations

Major United Airlines hub and gateway for Gulf Coast energy industry with significant Latin America traffic. For the Beechcraft Duchess 76, the most relevant factors are runway length sufficiency, density altitude impact at field elevation 97 ft, and traffic complexity at this multi-runway airport.

Fuel Availability

100LL avgas is typically available at KIAH via on-field FBOs. The Beechcraft Duchess 76 burns approximately 9 gph at cruise — verify pricing through ForeFlight or AirNav before arrival.

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