HOU
William P Hobby Airport
Houston · United StatesICAO KHOU
William P Hobby Airport (HOU) is an airport serving Houston, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 29° 38' 43.4" N, 95° 16' 44.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. With 49 direct destinations served by 9 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Chicago (GMT-5).
Destinations
49
Airlines
9
Elevation ft
46/ 14m
America/Chicago
GMT-5
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Airport Details
IATA Code
HOU
ICAO Code
KHOU
City
Houston
Country
United States
Elevation
46 ft
Local Time
11:25 AM (GMT-5)
Coordinates
Latitude:29.6454°
Longitude:-95.2789°
Popular Routes from HOU
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 696 mi | 1h 49m | short-haul | 286 kg | View |
| AUS | Austin, United States | 148 mi | 0h 47m | short-haul | 61 kg | View |
| BOS | Boston, United States | 1,609 mi | 3h 43m | medium-haul | 404 kg | View |
| BWI | Baltimore, United States | 1,246 mi | 3h 2m | medium-haul | 313 kg | View |
| CHS | Charleston, United States | 928 mi | 2h 15m | short-haul | 381 kg | View |
| CLT | Charlotte, United States | 920 mi | 2h 15m | short-haul | 378 kg | View |
| CRP | Corpus Christi, United States | 187 mi | 0h 51m | short-haul | 77 kg | View |
| DAL | Dallas, United States | 239 mi | 0h 57m | short-haul | 98 kg | View |
| DEN | Denver, United States | 883 mi | 2h 10m | short-haul | 362 kg | View |
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 247 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 101 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at HOU
9 active airlines serving William P Hobby Airport.
AirTran Airways
FLUnited States
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
JetBlue Airways
B6United States
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Southwest Airlines
WNUnited States
US Airways
USUnited States
Virgin Atlantic Airways
VSUnited Kingdom
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to William P Hobby Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport | IAH | Houston | United States | 38 km |
| Southeast Texas Regional Airport | BPT | Beaumont | United States | 126 km |
| Easterwood Field | CLL | College Station | United States | 148 km |
| Victoria Regional Airport | VCT | Victoria | United States | 182 km |
| Lake Charles Regional Airport | LCH | Lake Charles | United States | 206 km |
| Tyler Pounds Regional Airport | TYR | Tyler | United States | 301 km |
| Austin Bergstrom International Airport | AUS | Austin | United States | 239 km |
| San Antonio International Airport | SAT | San Antonio | United States | 309 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 29° 38' 43.4" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 95° 16' 44.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 29.645399
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -95.278900
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Chicago
- UTC Offset
- GMT-5
- Current Local Time
- 11:25 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 46 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 14 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for William P Hobby Airport?
The IATA code for William P Hobby Airport is HOU, and its ICAO code is KHOU. The airport is located in Houston, United States.
How many destinations can you fly to from HOU?
There are 49 direct destinations available from William P Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, United States.
What airlines fly from HOU?
There are 9 airlines operating from HOU, including AirTran Airways, Alitalia, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, and more.
What timezone is William P Hobby Airport in?
William P Hobby Airport is in the America/Chicago timezone (GMT-5). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of William P Hobby Airport?
William P Hobby Airport sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level.
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