FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 23 MARCH 2023
Location
FAA Identifier: | HOU |
Lat/Long: | 29-38-44.8794N 095-16-38.0337W 29-38.747990N 095-16.633895W 29.6457998,-95.2772316 (estimated) |
Elevation: | 46.3 ft. / 14.1 m (surveyed) |
Variation: | 03E (2015) |
From city: | 8 miles SE of HOUSTON, TX |
Time zone: | UTC -5 (UTC -6 during Standard 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 |
BLUBELL 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 |
RETYR DP: | 126.675 |
SNIFY STAR: | 119.175 |
STRYA RNAV DP: | 132.25 |
STYCK RNAV DP: | 132.25 |
TKNIQ STAR: | 119.625 |
TRUAX DP: | 127.125 |
TSHIRT STAR: | 119.175 |
TSHRT STAR: | 119.175 |
WAPPL STAR: | 120.05 |
WYLSN RNAV DP: | 132.25 |
WX AWOS-3 at EFD (7 nm E): | 135.575 (713-847-4430) |
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 |
IAHr164/19.0 | | HUMBLE VORTAC | | 116.60 | | 05E |
MHFr275/28.3 | | TRINITY VOR/DME | | 114.75 | | 07E |
VUHr311/31.1 | | SCHOLES VOR/DME | | 113.00 | | 06E |
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: | 7602 x 150 ft. / 2317 x 46 m |
Surface: | asphalt/grooved, in good 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: | 29-39.056070N | | 29-38.185430N |
Longitude: | 095-17.130652W | | 095-16.097072W |
Elevation: | 44.6 ft. | | 41.5 ft. |
Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
Runway heading: | 131 magnetic, 134 true | | 311 magnetic, 314 true |
Displaced threshold: | 1034 ft. | | no |
Declared distances: | TORA:7602 TODA:7602 ASDA:7602 LDA:6568 | | 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 | | 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 THR. | | 13 ft. road, 200 ft. from runway, 500 ft. right of centerline |
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: | STEVE RUNGE PO BOX 60106 HOUSTON, TX 77205 Phone 713-845-6555 |
Airport Operational Statistics
Aircraft based on the field: | | 193 | Single engine airplanes: | | 9 | Multi engine airplanes: | | 12 | Jet airplanes: | | 162 | Helicopters: | | 9 | Ultralights: | | 1 |
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Aircraft operations: avg 543/day * | 56% | commercial | 27% | local general aviation | 16% | air taxi | <1% | military | * for 12-month period ending 19 January 2022 | |
Additional Remarks
- | NMRS BIRDS ON AND IN VCNTY OF ARPT. |
- | CUST RAMP HAS MULT OBSTNS; LARGE ACFT WILL BE ASGND AN ALTN AREA BY ATCT. |
- | ASDE-X IN USE. OPR TRANSPONDERS WITH ALT RPRTG MODE AND ADS-B (IF EQUIPPED) ENABLED ON ALL ARPT SFCS. |
- | ARPT CLSD TO ACFT WITH WING SPAN OVER 125 FT EXCP 24 HRS PPR CALL OPNS 713-417-5710. |
- | PILOTS/CREW SHOULD BE AWARE OF DEP TURNS IN EXCESS OF 180 DEGS. READ BACK OF DRCTN 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 RWY CONFIGN; WHEN TAX TO THRS 13L & 13R CHECK COMPASS HDG BFR DEPARTING. |
- | ACFT SOUTHBOUND ON TWY C TO RWY 31L THR USE EXTREME CARE; TWY C MAKES A 45 DEG DOGLEG TO THE LEFT XNG TWY K. |
- | ACFT IN TKOF PTN ON RWY 22 BE ALERT FOR POSS RADIO INTFC 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 23 March 2023 at 0901Z to 20 April 2023 at 0900Z.
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals |
BAYYY FOUR (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (428KB) |
BELLR FOUR (RNAV) | |
download (327KB) |
BLUBELL FOUR | |
download (300KB) |
CESAN FOUR (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (399KB) |
HUDZY FOUR **CHANGED** | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (329KB) |
KIDDZ FOUR (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (452KB) |
OHIIO FOUR **CHANGED** | |
download (287KB) |
PUCKS FOUR (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (441KB) |
SNIFY ONE **NEW** | |
download (215KB) |
TKNIQ THREE (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (329KB) |
TSHRT TWO **NEW** | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (373KB) |
WAPPL SIX (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (378KB) |
WAPPL SIX (RNAV), CONT.2 | |
download (282KB) |
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures |
ILS OR LOC RWY 04 **CHANGED** | |
download (279KB) |
ILS OR LOC RWY 13R | |
download (252KB) |
ILS OR LOC RWY 31L | |
download (263KB) |
ILS RWY 04 (SA CAT I) **CHANGED** | |
download (259KB) |
ILS RWY 04 (CAT II - III) **CHANGED** | |
download (265KB) |
RNAV (GPS) RWY 04 | |
download (228KB) |
RNAV (GPS) RWY 13R | |
download (249KB) |
RNAV (GPS) RWY 22 | |
download (249KB) |
RNAV (GPS) RWY 31L | |
download (244KB) |
LOC RWY 22 | |
download (257KB) |
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply | |
download (140KB) |
Departure Procedures |
ALEXANDRIA THREE | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (365KB) |
BLTWY SEVEN (RNAV) | |
download (187KB) |
CRIED ONE | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (258KB) |
EL DORADO ONE | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (271KB) |
ELOCO SIX (RNAV) | |
download (195KB) |
GIFFA ONE | |
download (197KB) |
HOODO SEVEN (RNAV) | |
download (229KB) |
INDIE EIGHT (RNAV) | |
download (213KB) |
INDUSTRY ONE | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (409KB) |
LEONA FOUR | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (379KB) |
LUFKIN THREE | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (277KB) |
LURIC EIGHT (RNAV) | |
download (236KB) |
PALACIOS THREE | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (332KB) |
PEECE SIX (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (280KB) |
PTRON NINE (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (309KB) |
RETYR EIGHT (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (323KB) |
STRYA EIGHT (RNAV) | |
download (224KB) |
STYCK EIGHT (RNAV) | |
download (211KB) |
WYLSN EIGHT (RNAV) | |
download (200KB) |
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply | |
download (208KB) |
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
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Download PDF of official airport diagram from the FAA
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Sunrise and sunset |
Times for 29-Mar-2023
| | Local (UTC-5) | | Zulu (UTC) |
Morning civil twilight | | 06:51 | | 11:51 |
Sunrise | | 07:15 | | 12:15 |
Sunset | | 19:37 | | 00:37 |
Evening civil twilight | | 20:01 | | 01:01 |
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Current date and time |
Zulu (UTC) | 29-Mar-2023 22:53:52 |
Local (UTC-5) | 29-Mar-2023 17:53:52 |
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METAR |
KHOU | 292153Z 09008KT 10SM BKN046 OVC050 19/09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP201 T01890094
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KEFD 6nm SE | 291950Z 06010G17KT 7SM SCT045 OVC060 18/09 A3014
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KT41 11nm E | 292235Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM OVC060 18/11 A3013 RMK AO2 T01820108
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KAXH 13nm SW | 292235Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM OVC045 19/10 A3012 RMK AO2 T01900100
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KSGR 20nm W | 292153Z 10009KT 10SM BKN045 OVC050 18/11 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP199 T01780106
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KHOU | 292101Z 2921/3018 09008KT P6SM OVC050 FM300700 10005KT P6SM OVC015 FM301600 14015G25KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 BKN025
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KEFD 6nm SE | 292000Z 2920/3102 08012KT 9999 SCT055 QNH3015INS BECMG 3007/3008 11006KT 4800 BR BKN010 QNH3003INS BECMG 3020/3021 13020G25KT 9999 NSW OVC004 510003 QNH2997INS BECMG 3100/3101 13012KT 9999 BKN003 WS015/19040KT QNH2996INS TX20/3019Z TN15/3004Z
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KSGR 20nm W | 291720Z 2918/3018 10010KT P6SM VCSH BKN040 BKN120 FM292100 11008KT P6SM BKN070 BKN100 FM300700 11006KT P6SM OVC015 FM301600 14015G25KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 BKN025
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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 for the 15th time by the 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 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 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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ASRI 130.50 713-782-7878 [web site] [email] |
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The newest FBO in the world (and the Galaxy!) Visit us at KHOU, with our low fuel price, brand-new high-end facility and top-notch customer service. At Galaxy FBO, we strive to meet and exceed your expectations, continuously working on ways to improve your experience.
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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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 | | 100LL | Jet A | SAF | FS | | $6.85 | | $7.35 | | $8.51 | Updated 29-Mar-2023 |
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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 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 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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Lone Star Aviators is the premiere Part 135 Private Jet Charter, Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance and Aviation Sales provider in Texas.
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Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society |
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713-454-1940
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Getting Around: Taxi, Limo, Rental Cars, Mass Transit |
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