IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
Houston · United StatesICAO KIAH
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is an airport serving Houston, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 29° 59' 3.8" N, 95° 20' 29.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 97 feet (30 meters) above sea level. With 169 direct destinations served by 33 airlines, it is a major international hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Chicago (GMT-5).
Destinations
169
Airlines
33
Elevation ft
97/ 30m
America/Chicago
GMT-5
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Airport Details
IATA Code
IAH
ICAO Code
KIAH
City
Houston
Country
United States
Elevation
97 ft
Local Time
11:25 AM (GMT-5)
Coordinates
Latitude:29.9844°
Longitude:-95.3414°
Popular Routes from IAH
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 689 mi | 1h 48m | short-haul | 283 kg | View |
| LHR | London, United Kingdom | 4,834 mi | 9h 59m | long-haul | 1167 kg | View |
| LAX | Los Angeles, United States | 1,379 mi | 3h 17m | medium-haul | 346 kg | View |
| AMS | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 5,012 mi | 10h 19m | long-haul | 1210 kg | View |
| MEX | Mexico City, Mexico | 763 mi | 1h 57m | short-haul | 313 kg | View |
| MSY | New Orleans, United States | 305 mi | 1h 5m | short-haul | 125 kg | View |
| ORD | Chicago, United States | 925 mi | 2h 15m | short-haul | 380 kg | View |
| CDG | Paris, France | 5,026 mi | 10h 21m | long-haul | 1213 kg | View |
| CLT | Charlotte, United States | 913 mi | 2h 14m | short-haul | 375 kg | View |
| DEN | Denver, United States | 862 mi | 2h 8m | short-haul | 354 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at IAH
33 active airlines serving George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air China
CAChina
Air France
AFFrance
Alaska Airlines
ASALASKA
Alitalia
AZItaly
All Nippon Airways
NHJapan
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia
AVAVIANCA
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
China Airlines
CITaiwan
Copa Airlines
CMPanama
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Finnair
AYFinland
Frontier Airlines
F9United States
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
JetBlue Airways
B6United States
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Pacific Wings
LWUnited States
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
Spirit Airlines
NKUnited States
Transaero Airlines
UNRussia
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Virgin Atlantic Airways
VSUnited Kingdom
Virgin Australia
VAAustralia
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 George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William P Hobby Airport | HOU | Houston | United States | 38 km |
| Southeast Texas Regional Airport | BPT | Beaumont | United States | 128 km |
| Easterwood Field | CLL | College Station | United States | 119 km |
| Lake Charles Regional Airport | LCH | Lake Charles | United States | 205 km |
| Tyler Pounds Regional Airport | TYR | Tyler | United States | 263 km |
| Austin Bergstrom International Airport | AUS | Austin | United States | 226 km |
| Victoria Regional Airport | VCT | Victoria | United States | 198 km |
| East Texas Regional Airport | GGG | Longview | United States | 273 km |
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ABRAberdeen
Abilene Regional Airport
ABIAbilene
Adak Airport
ADKAdak Island
Akhiok Airport
AKKAkhiok
Akron Canton Regional Airport
CAKAkron
Alakanuk Airport
AUKAlakanuk
San Luis Valley Regional Bergman Field
ALSAlamosa
Albany International Airport
ALBAlbany
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
ABYAlbany
Albuquerque International Sunport
ABQAlbuquerque
Alexandria International Airport
AEXAlexandria
Allakaket Airport
AETAllakaket
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 29° 59' 3.8" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 95° 20' 29.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 29.984400
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -95.341400
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Chicago
- UTC Offset
- GMT-5
- Current Local Time
- 11:25 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 97 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 30 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport?
The IATA code for George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is IAH, and its ICAO code is KIAH. The airport is located in Houston, United States.
How many destinations can you fly to from IAH?
There are 169 direct destinations available from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States.
What airlines fly from IAH?
There are 33 airlines operating from IAH, including AeroMéxico, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Alaska Airlines, and more.
What timezone is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport in?
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is in the America/Chicago timezone (GMT-5). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport?
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport sits at an elevation of 97 feet (30 meters) above sea level.
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