FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 05 DECEMBER 2019
Location
FAA Identifier: | HOU |
Lat/Long: | 29-38-43.5000N 095-16-44.0000W 29-38.725000N 095-16.733333W 29.6454167,-95.2788889 (estimated) |
Elevation: | 46.3 ft. / 14.1 m (surveyed) |
Variation: | 03E (2015) |
From city: | 8 miles SE of HOUSTON, TX |
Time zone: | UTC -6 (UTC -5 during Daylight Saving Time) |
Zip code: | 77061 |
Airport Operations
Airport use: | Open to the public |
Activation date: | 01/1939 |
Control tower: | yes |
ARTCC: | HOUSTON CENTER |
FSS: | MONTGOMERY COUNTY FLIGHT SERVICE STATION |
NOTAMs facility: | HOU (NOTAM-D service available) |
Attendance: | CONTINUOUS |
Wind indicator: | yes |
Segmented circle: | no |
Lights: | SS-SR |
Beacon: | white-green (lighted land airport) Operates sunset to sunrise. |
Fire and rescue: | ARFF index C |
International operations: | customs landing rights airport |
Airport Communications
UNICOM: | 122.95 |
WX ASOS: | PHONE 713-847-1462 |
HOBBY GROUND: | 121.9 |
HOBBY TOWER: | 118.7 256.9 |
HOUSTON APPROACH: | 119.175 119.625 120.05 ;EAST 124.35 ;WEST 134.45 ;SOUTH |
HOUSTON DEPARTURE: | 119.7 ;NORTH 123.8 ;WEST 134.45 ;SOUTH |
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: | 125.45 |
PRE-TAXI CLEARANCE: | 125.45 |
ALEXANDRIA DP: | 132.25 |
BAYYY STAR: | 119.625 |
BELLR STAR: | 119.175 |
BLTWY RNAV DP: | 132.25 |
BLUEBELL STAR: | 124.225 |
CESAN STAR: | 121.3 |
CLASS B: | 119.7 ;NORTH 123.8 ;WEST 127.125 ;EAST 134.45 ;SOUTH |
CRIED DP: | 132.25 |
D-ATIS: | 124.6 |
EL DORADO DP: | 132.25 |
ELOCO RNAV DP: | 127.125 |
EMERG: | 121.5 243.0 |
FINAL: | 119.1 |
GIFFA DP: | 132.25 |
HOODO RNAV DP: | 127.125 |
HUDZY STAR: | 120.05 |
IC: | 120.05 ;EAST 124.35 ;WEST |
INDIE DP: | 132.25 |
INDUSTRY DP: | 126.675 |
KIDDZ STAR: | 119.175 |
LEONA DP: | 132.25 |
LUFKIN DP: | 132.25 |
LURIC RNAV DP: | 132.25 |
OHIIO STAR: | 120.05 |
PALACIOS DP: | 127.125 |
PEECE RNAV DP: | 127.125 |
PTRON RNAV DP: | 127.125 |
PUCKS STAR: | 119.625 |
QTRBK STAR: | 119.175 |
RETYR DP: | 126.675 |
STRYA RNAV DP: | 132.25 |
STYCK RNAV DP: | 132.25 |
TCHDN STAR: | 119.175 |
TKNIQ STAR: | 119.625 |
TRUAX DP: | 127.125 |
WAPPL STAR: | 120.05 |
WYLSN RNAV DP: | 132.25 |
WX ASOS at LVJ (8 nm S): | 118.525 (281-992-1853) |
WX AWOS-3PT at T41 (11 nm E): | 120.275 (281-471-2206) |
WX AWOS-3 at AXH (13 nm SW): | 123.625 (281-431-6572) |
WX ASOS at SGR (20 nm W): | 118.125 (281-242-7605) |
Nearby radio navigation aids
VOR radial/distance | | VOR name | | Freq | | Var |
HUB at field | | HOBBY VOR/DME | | 117.10 | | 05E |
IAHr164/19.0 | | HUMBLE VORTAC | | 116.60 | | 05E |
MHFr275/28.4 | | TRINITY VOR/DME | | 113.60 | | 07E |
VUHr310/31.2 | | SCHOLES VOR/DME | | 113.00 | | 06E |
NDB name | | Hdg/Dist | | Freq | | Var | | ID |
GALVESTON | | 296/33.1 | | 206 | | 08E | | GLS | --. .-.. ... |
Airport Services
Fuel available: | 100LL JET-A JET-A1 |
Parking: | hangars and tiedowns |
Airframe service: | MINOR |
Powerplant service: | MINOR |
Bottled oxygen: | HIGH/LOW |
Bulk oxygen: | HIGH/LOW |
Runway Information
Runway 4/22
Dimensions: | 7602 x 150 ft. / 2317 x 46 m |
Surface: | concrete/grooved, in good condition |
Weight bearing capacity: | Single wheel: | 75.0 | Double wheel: | 200.0 | Double tandem: | 400.0 |
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Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
| RUNWAY 4 | | RUNWAY 22 |
Latitude: | 29-38.346593N | | 29-39.249488N |
Longitude: | 095-17.119327W | | 095-16.122732W |
Elevation: | 42.0 ft. | | 38.9 ft. |
Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
Runway heading: | 041 magnetic, 044 true | | 221 magnetic, 224 true |
Declared distances: | TORA:7602 TODA:7602 ASDA:7602 LDA:7602 | | TORA:7602 TODA:7602 ASDA:7602 LDA:7602 |
Markings: | precision, in good condition | | precision, in good condition |
Visual slope indicator: | 4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path) | | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) |
RVR equipment: | touchdown, midfield, rollout | | touchdown, midfield, rollout |
Approach lights: | ALSF2: standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with centerline sequenced flashers (category II or III) | | MALS: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system |
Centerline lights: | yes | | yes |
Touchdown point: | yes, lighted | | yes, no lights |
Instrument approach: | ILS/DME | | LOC/DME |
Obstructions: | none | | 125 ft. pole, 4400 ft. from runway, 1000 ft. left of centerline, 33:1 slope to clear |
Runway 13R/31L
Dimensions: | 7599 x 150 ft. / 2316 x 46 m |
Surface: | asphalt/grooved, in excellent condition |
Weight bearing capacity: | Single wheel: | 75.0 | Double wheel: | 195.0 | Double tandem: | 220.0 |
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Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
| RUNWAY 13R | | RUNWAY 31L |
Latitude: | 29-39.056055N | | 29-38.185735N |
Longitude: | 095-17.130623W | | 095-16.097438W |
Elevation: | 44.6 ft. | | 41.3 ft. |
Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
Runway heading: | 131 magnetic, 134 true | | 311 magnetic, 314 true |
Displaced threshold: | 1034 ft. | | no |
Declared distances: | TORA:7599 TODA:7599 ASDA:7599 LDA:6565 | | TORA:7599 TODA:7599 ASDA:7599 LDA:7599 |
Markings: | precision, in good condition | | precision, in good condition |
Visual slope indicator: | 4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path) | | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) PAPI UNUSABLE BYD 8 DEGS LEFT & RIGHT OF CRS. |
RVR equipment: | touchdown | | touchdown |
Approach lights: | MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights | | |
Runway end identifier lights: | | | yes |
Centerline lights: | yes | | yes |
Touchdown point: | yes, lighted | | yes, lighted |
Instrument approach: | ILS/DME | | ILS/DME |
Obstructions: | 37 ft. pole, 310 ft. from runway, 500 ft. right of centerline, 2:1 slope to clear APCH RATIO 36:1 TO DSPLCD THLD. | | 13 ft. road, 200 ft. from runway, 500 ft. right of centerline |
Runway 17/35
Dimensions: | 6000 x 150 ft. / 1829 x 46 m |
Surface: | concrete/grooved, in good condition |
Weight bearing capacity: | Single wheel: | 75.0 | Double wheel: | 121.0 | Double tandem: | 195.0 |
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Runway edge lights: | medium intensity |
| RUNWAY 17 | | RUNWAY 35 |
Latitude: | 29-39.141665N | | 29-38.151958N |
Longitude: | 095-17.079980W | | 095-17.059085W |
Elevation: | 44.8 ft. | | 42.9 ft. |
Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
Runway heading: | 176 magnetic, 179 true | | 356 magnetic, 359 true |
Declared distances: | TORA:6000 TODA:6000 ASDA:6000 LDA:6000 | | TORA:6000 TODA:6000 ASDA:6000 LDA:6000 |
Markings: | nonprecision, in good condition | | nonprecision, in good condition |
Visual slope indicator: | 4-box VASI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) | | 4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path) |
Runway end identifier lights: | | | yes |
Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, no lights |
Obstructions: | 32 ft. pole, 1428 ft. from runway, 120 ft. right of centerline, 38:1 slope to clear | | 25 ft. bldg, 653 ft. from runway, 225 ft. right of centerline, 18:1 slope to clear |
Runway 13L/31R
Dimensions: | 5148 x 100 ft. / 1569 x 30 m |
Surface: | concrete/grooved, in fair condition |
Weight bearing capacity: | Single wheel: | 30.0 | Double wheel: | 45.0 | Double tandem: | 80.0 |
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Runway edge lights: | medium intensity |
| RUNWAY 13L | | RUNWAY 31R |
Latitude: | 29-39.156433N | | 29-38.566938N |
Longitude: | 095-17.032272W | | 095-16.332160W |
Elevation: | 44.9 ft. | | 39.6 ft. |
Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
Runway heading: | 131 magnetic, 134 true | | 311 magnetic, 314 true |
Declared distances: | TORA:5148 TODA:5148 ASDA:5148 LDA:5148 | | TORA:5148 TODA:5148 ASDA:5148 LDA:5148 |
Markings: | basic, in good condition | | basic, in good condition |
Visual slope indicator: | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) | | |
Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, no lights |
Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records
Ownership: | Publicly-owned |
Owner: | CITY OF HOUSTON 16930 JF KENNEDY BLVD HOUSTON, TX 77032 Phone 281-233-3000 |
Manager: | LILIANA L. RAMBO 7800 AIRPORT BLVD HOUSTON, TX 77061 Phone (713) 845-7712 |
Airport Operational Statistics
Aircraft based on the field: | | 301 | Single engine airplanes: | | 36 | Multi engine airplanes: | | 37 | Jet airplanes: | | 209 | Helicopters: | | 19 |
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Aircraft operations: avg 620/day * | 54% | commercial | 27% | transient general aviation | 18% | air taxi | 1% | military | * for 12-month period ending 31 December 2018 | |
Additional Remarks
- | NMRS BIRDS ON AND IN VCNTY OF ARPT. |
- | CUSTOMS RAMP HAS MULTIPLE OBSTRUCTIONS; RECOMMEND LARGE ACFT USE CUSTOMS OVERFLOW RAMP. |
- | ASDE-X IN USE. OPERATE TRANSPONDERS WITH ALTITUDE REPORTING MODE AND ADS-B (IF EQUIPPED) ENABLED ON ALL AIRPORT SURFACES. |
- | ARPT CLSD TO ACFT WITH WING SPAN OVER 125 FT EXCP 24 HRS PPR CALL AMGR 713-640-3000. |
- | PILOTS/CREW SHOULD BE AWARE OF DEP TURNS IN EXCESS OF 180 DEGREES. READ BACK OF DIRECTION OF TURNS IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. |
- | TWY G CNTRLN TO PARKED ACFT ON WEST SIDE ONLY 68 FT. TWY G CNTRLN TO EDGE OF ADJ SVC VEHICLE ROAD ON WEST SIDE ONLY 48 FT. |
- | DUE TO COMPLEX RY CONFIGURATION; WHEN TAXIING TO THRS 13L & 13R AND 17 CHECK COMPASS HEADING BEFORE DEPARTING. |
- | ACFT SOUTHBOUND ON TWY C TO RY 31L THLD USE EXTREME CARE; TWY C MAKES A 45 DEG DOGLEG TO THE LEFT CROSSING TWY K. |
- | ACFT IN TKOF POSITION ON RY 22 BE ALERT FOR POSSIBLE RADIO INTERFERENCE OR NULL ON FREQ 118.7. USE UPPER ANT IF SO EQUIPPED. |
Instrument Procedures
NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight. FAA instrument procedures published for use from 05 December 2019 at 0900Z to 02 January 2020 at 0900Z.
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals |
BAYYY THREE (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (411KB) |
BELLR THREE (RNAV) | |
download (330KB) |
BLUBELL THREE | |
download (296KB) |
CESAN FOUR (RNAV) | |
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[1] [2] (361KB) |
HUDZY FOUR | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (315KB) |
KIDDZ THREE (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (428KB) |
OHIIO FOUR | |
download (294KB) |
PUCKS THREE (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (431KB) |
QTRBK ONE | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (322KB) |
TCHDN TWO | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (357KB) |
TKNIQ TWO (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (286KB) |
WAPPL FOUR (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (380KB) |
WAPPL FOUR (RNAV), CONT.2 | |
download (265KB) |
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures |
ILS OR LOC RWY 04 | |
download (272KB) |
ILS OR LOC RWY 13R | |
download (242KB) |
ILS OR LOC RWY 31L | |
download (254KB) |
ILS RWY 04 (SA CAT I) | |
download (248KB) |
ILS RWY 04 (CAT II - III) | |
download (257KB) |
RNAV (GPS) RWY 04 | |
download (218KB) |
RNAV (GPS) RWY 13R | |
download (239KB) |
RNAV (GPS) RWY 17 | |
download (218KB) |
RNAV (GPS) RWY 22 | |
download (237KB) |
RNAV (GPS) RWY 31L | |
download (235KB) |
RNAV (GPS) RWY 35 | |
download (193KB) |
LOC RWY 22 | |
download (247KB) |
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply | |
download (43KB) |
Departure Procedures |
ALEXANDRIA TWO **NEW** | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (371KB) |
BLTWY SIX (RNAV) | |
download (187KB) |
CRIED NINE | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (246KB) |
EL DORADO NINE | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (261KB) |
ELOCO FOUR (RNAV) | |
download (194KB) |
GIFFA NINE | |
download (210KB) |
HOODO SIX (RNAV) | |
download (244KB) |
INDIE SEVEN (RNAV) | |
download (209KB) |
INDUSTRY NINE | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (413KB) |
LEONA THREE | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (372KB) |
LUFKIN TWO | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (268KB) |
LURIC SEVEN (RNAV) | |
download (228KB) |
PALACIOS ONE | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (330KB) |
PEECE FOUR (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (264KB) |
PTRON SIX (RNAV) **NEW** | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (299KB) |
RETYR FIVE (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (284KB) |
STRYA SEVEN (RNAV) | |
download (215KB) |
STYCK SEVEN (RNAV) | |
download (207KB) |
WYLSN SEVEN (RNAV) | |
download (196KB) |
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply | |
download (93KB) |
Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:
KEFD - Ellington Airport (7 nm E)
KLVJ - Pearland Regional Airport (8 nm S)
T41 - La Porte Municipal Airport (11 nm E)
KAXH - Houston Southwest Airport (13 nm SW)
KHPY - Baytown Airport (19 nm NE)
KSGR - Sugar Land Regional Airport (20 nm W)
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Aerial photo |
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Photo taken 12-Apr-2011
looking west.
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Download PDF of official airport diagram from the FAA
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Sunrise and sunset |
Times for 06-Dec-2019
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Morning civil twilight | | 06:37 | | 12:37 |
Sunrise | | 07:04 | | 13:04 |
Sunset | | 17:21 | | 23:21 |
Evening civil twilight | | 17:47 | | 23:47 |
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Current date and time |
Zulu (UTC) | 06-Dec-2019 10:57:12 |
Local (UTC-6) | 06-Dec-2019 04:57:12 |
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METAR |
KHOU | 061053Z 21004KT 3SM BR FEW020 17/16 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP170 T01670156
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KEFD 6nm SE | 060950Z 23003KT 6SM SCT030 SCT250 17/16 A3000
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KLVJ 8nm S | 061053Z AUTO 24003KT 3/4SM BR BKN005 OVC018 17/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP172 T01720161
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KAXH 13nm SW | 061035Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG OVC005 14/14 A3004 RMK AO2 T01420142
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KSGR 19nm W | 061053Z AUTO 22004KT 3/4SM BR BKN002 OVC013 17/17 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP167 T01670167
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TAF |
KHOU | 060913Z 0609/0706 21006KT P6SM SCT007 SCT030 BKN250 FM061400 28007KT P6SM FEW008 SCT014 FM061600 30011KT P6SM OVC250 FM070300 34008KT P6SM FEW250
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KEFD 6nm SE | 060400Z 0604/0710 16009KT 9999 SCT025 BKN250 QNH3001INS BECMG 0608/0609 16009KT 9999 SCT010 OVC020 QNH3001INS BECMG 0611/0612 29009KT 9999 BKN010 OVC020 QNH3005INS BECMG 0614/0615 30010G15KT 9999 SCT010 SCT020 QNH3011INS BECMG 0623/0624 35009KT 9999 FEW020 SCT250 QNH3017INS BECMG 0705/0706 36009KT 9999 BKN020 OVC030 QNH3024INS TX23/0621Z TN16/0704Z
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KSGR 19nm W | 060913Z 0609/0706 21006KT P6SM SCT007 SCT030 FM061500 29008KT P6SM FEW040 SCT150 FM061600 31010KT P6SM BKN250 FM070300 34008KT P6SM FEW250
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NOTAMs |
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support |
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ASRI 131.25 713-649-8700 [web site] [email] |
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Voted #1 Best Small FBO Chain 12 out of the last 13 years Professional Pilot PRASE Survey, Wilson Air Center continues to be recognized for unparalleled service and attention to detail. Wilson Air Center has locations in Memphis (MEM), Charlotte (CLT), Houston (HOU), and Chattanooga (CHA). With professional, hotel-style concierge service to make sure every detail is taken care of and every expectation exceeded, you'll notice the difference at Wilson Air Center. WAC-HOU is open 24/7 and ready to take care of all your FBO needs! Come see why we are "The Plane Best!"
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ASRI 131.90 713-640-4000 toll-free 1-888-589-9059 [web site] [email] |
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Million Air has been ranked #1 in Top FBO Chains for three years in a row and ranked in the Top 50 US FBO's. Our professionalism and customer service is UNPARALLELED! Giveaways available with volume fuel purchases! All major FUEL programs ACCEPTED!
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ASRI 130.575 713-353-5300 [web site] [email]

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Fun in the Bayou City is easy to find. Houston's downtown has been revitalized with numerous clubs, professional sports facilities and musical entertainment that has helped bring nightlife back to downtown. And that's in addition to the rest of the City's attractions, shopping and restaurants to fit all budgets. The Port of Houston, one of the region's greatest assets, ranks as the nation's largest port in international tonnage and second in total tonnage.
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ASRI 131.975 713-358-9100 [web site] [email] |
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In February 2012, Jet Aviation acquired Enterprise Jet Center at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas. The state-of-the-art facilities, high-end customer amenities and service-oriented attitude make this operation a perfect fit for the Jet Aviation family.
Jet Aviation Houston offers domestic and international handling services, fuel, catering, and aircraft cleaning.
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ASRI 130.75 713-644-6431 [web site] [email] |
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Aviation fuel, Aircraft ground handling, Oxygen service, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Hangars, Hangar leasing / sales, GPU / Power cart, ...
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Alternatives at nearby airports IMPORTANT: Note that the FBOs below are NOT at KHOU but at other nearby airports. Do not expect services from these FBOs to be available at KHOU. |
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UNICOM 122.975 toll-free 1-866-936-2626 281-945-5000 [web site] [email] |
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At KTME (Houston Executive Airport), 34 miles WNW
TOWER 126.975 Uniquely positioned as a gateway to Houston and the Energy Corridor, Houston Executive Airport is the newest business aviation airport in the Country. Come and experience exceptional customer service.
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UNICOM 122.95 281-275-2400 toll-free 1-866-435-9747 [web site] [email] |
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At KSGR (Sugar Land Regional Airport), 20 miles W
Sugar Land Regional Airport is the destination of choice for the business traveler in the Houston area. GlobalSelect provides excellent customer service, and is your luxury gateway to Houston.
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Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities |
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281-565-9700 [web site] [email] |
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Western Airways is a Part 145 Repair Station providing routine maintenance, emergency repairs and annual/phase inspections for pistons, turboprops and jets. Western has a full-service Avionics Department performing upgrades, repairs and ADS-B and Wi-Fi installations. AOG mobile service available.
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Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society |
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Getting Around: Taxi, Limo, Rental Cars, Mass Transit |
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