William P. Hobby Airport
A Houston airport with general-aviation services and FBOs.
Search aircraft on LineaumWilliam P. Hobby Airport (HOU/KHOU) is one of several airports serving Houston. Houston Airports identifies general-aviation facilities, multiple fixed-base operators and a customs station at Hobby. This makes HOU a defensible airport for the Houston destination, but does not make it the right choice for every neighbourhood or aircraft.
Confirm the selected FBO, current airport procedures, customs arrangements, aircraft acceptance and the final ground journey before dispatch. Weather, traffic and the broad Houston metropolitan area can affect the itinerary.
- Distance
- Approximately 11 miles southeast of downtown
- Runway
- 7,602 ft / 2,317m
- Operating
- Verify current airport, FBO, tower and movement procedures before dispatch.
- Fuel
- Confirm fuel type and availability with the selected FBO
- Customs
- Houston Airports identifies a customs station; confirm service and processing arrangements with the selected handler and operator.
- FBOs
- Confirm directly
Private aviation suitability
Houston Airports lists general-aviation facilities and multiple FBOs at Hobby Airport.
- Houston city access
- General and business aviation
- Airport-specific HOU requests
Key operational facts
Airport access and operating details should be confirmed for the aircraft and requested date.
- Runway summary
- 7,602 ft / 2,317m
- Published hours
- Verify current airport, FBO, tower and movement procedures before dispatch.
- Fuel
- Confirm fuel type and availability with the selected FBO
- Customs
- Houston Airports identifies a customs station; confirm service and processing arrangements with the selected handler and operator.
- ICAO
- KHOU
- IATA
- HOU
- Facility type
- airport
Runway information
Runway dimensions are one part of an aircraft performance assessment; weather, weight, temperature, runway condition and operator approvals also matter.
- Identifier
- 13R/31L
- Length
- 2,317m
- Width
- 46m
- Surface
- Asphalt
Slots, PPR and operating context
Coordination requirements can vary by movement, season and airport procedure.
- Other constraints
- Commercial traffic, runway configuration, weather, FBO selection, customs and the final Houston address can affect airport choice.
FBO and handling
This guide does not identify a current FBO or handling provider. Confirm the provider, operating hours and services directly before travel.
Aircraft suitability
Aircraft selection remains subject to performance calculations, passenger and baggage requirements, weather, runway condition and operator approval.
- Aircraft accepted by the selected HOU handler and meeting verified runway performance
Confirm runway, payload, weather, handling, customs and airport acceptance for the specific aircraft and movement.
Access to Houston
Ground transfer times are approximate and traffic-dependent.
- Distance
- Approximately 11 miles southeast of downtown Houston
- Planning note
- Ground time depends on Houston traffic and the passenger’s final address.
Destination served
This airport guide covers private-aviation access for the destination.
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Frequently asked questions: HOU
What are the codes for William P. Hobby Airport?
The airport uses IATA code HOU and ICAO code KHOU.
Does Hobby have private aviation facilities?
Houston Airports lists general-aviation facilities and multiple FBOs at HOU. Confirm the specific handler and services for the flight.
Is Hobby the only airport for Houston?
No. Houston has multiple airports. HOU is the selected airport for this route network; the best airport depends on the final address, aircraft and operator plan.
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