Runway 09 at KIAH is one end of the 09/27 runway at George Bush Intcntl/Houston in Houston, Texas. The runway 09 identifier is opposite runway 27. Runway 09 has a magnetic heading of 90°. It is 10,000 ft long and 150 ft wide. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic. This end has an ILS. The localizer is 110.9 with a course of 86.95° magnetic. Field elevation at KIAH is 95.8 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for runway 09 is 89.9 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 09
Based on the current METAR wind at KIAH.
- Headwind
- 4.1 kt
- Crosswind
- 11.3 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 70°
- Favorability
- marginal
Pattern entry · RWY 09
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 09
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 87°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 357°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (267°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 87°M for Runway 09
Instrument approaches · Runway 09
LD CAT I RWY 09
UYO
110.9
Course 86.95°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 09 at KIAH?
Runway 09 has a magnetic heading of 90°. That is the published heading for this end at KIAH.
What is the length of runway 09 at KIAH?
Runway 09 is 10,000 ft long. Width is 150 ft.
What is the surface of runway 09 at KIAH?
Surface is concrete.
Is runway 09 at KIAH left or right traffic?
Runway 09 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction in the facts provided.
Does runway 09 at KIAH have an ILS approach?
Yes. Runway 09 has an ILS. The localizer is 110.9 with a course of 86.95° magnetic.
What is the opposite end of runway 09 at KIAH?
The opposite end is runway 27. Runway 09 and runway 27 are the two ends of the same runway.