Runways · KHOU

Runways at William P Hobby. headings, length, surface and ILS (KHOU)

WILLIAM P HOBBY · HOUSTON, TEXAS

Runway system
Towered
3
runways
Longest
7,602 ft
ILS
4
Surface
CONC · ASPH

William P Hobby (KHOU) in Houston has 3 runways. The longest runway is 04/22 at 7,602 ft by 150 ft. It is concrete. Runway 13R/31L is also 7,602 ft long. It is asphalt. Runway 13L/31R is 5,148 ft by 100 ft and concrete. The field elevation is 46.3 ft MSL.

KHOU has a control tower with 24-hour hours. ILS is published for runway ends 04, 13R, 22 and 31L. No LAHSO notes are published. No runway-specific noise abatement notes are published. Pilots should check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest runway and airport data before flight.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KHOU.

Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 13 kt
RWY 13R
131°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 13R

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13R · 131° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,046 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
04/2241° / 221°7,602 ft150 ftCONCStandard L
13R/31L131° / 311°7,602 ft150 ftASPHStandard L
13L/31R131° / 311°5,148 ft100 ftCONCStandard L

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless ATC assigns otherwise. KHOU has a control tower, so ATC sequences the pattern. Runway 13L/31R and runway 13R/31L share the same magnetic heading family. Runway 04/22 is the crosswind option. Expect tower instructions to drive pattern flow and runway assignment. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

Frequently asked questions

How many runways does KHOU have?
KHOU has 3 runways.
What is the longest runway at KHOU?
Runway 04/22 and runway 13R/31L are tied for longest at 7,602 ft.
Which KHOU runway ends have ILS?
ILS is published for runway ends 04, 13R, 22 and 31L.
What is the shortest runway at KHOU?
Runway 13L/31R is the shortest runway at 5,148 ft.
Is KHOU towered?
Yes. KHOU has a control tower with 24-hour hours.
What surfaces are used at KHOU?
Concrete and asphalt are in use.