Airport code

IAH Airport Code, George Bush Intercontinental Airport

IAH is the IATA code for George Bush Intercontinental Airport, the main international gateway for Houston, United States. Airlines and booking systems use IAH, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code KIAH. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 29.98° N, 95.34° W.

City
Houston
Continent
North America
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
29.9844, -95.3414
Elevation
97 ft
Runways
5
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Houston airport code?

The airport code for George Bush Intercontinental Airport is IAH. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code KIAH, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It is a major hub, ranked number 49 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code KIAH begins with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States.

Where is IAH?

George Bush Intercontinental Airport serves Houston, United States. It is close to sea level at 97 ft (30 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at IAH

It has 5 runways. The longest is 12,001 ft (3.66 km), designated 15L/33R.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Houston?

The IATA airport code for George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston is IAH. Its ICAO code is KIAH.

What is the 3-letter code for Houston?

The 3-letter IATA code for George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston is IAH.

What airport is IAH?

IAH is George Bush Intercontinental Airport, located in Houston, United States.

What country is IAH in?

IAH (George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is in United States.

Where is IAH airport located?

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is in Houston, United States, at coordinates 29.9844, -95.3414.

What is the ICAO code for George Bush Intercontinental Airport?

The ICAO code for George Bush Intercontinental Airport is KIAH. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code IAH.

What is the difference between IAH and KIAH?

IAH is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. KIAH is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

Other airports in Houston and United States and the wider region:

Popular routes from IAH

Distance and typical flight time from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to other airports it connects with:

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