Runway 15L at KIAH is the southbound runway end at George Bush Intcntl/Houston in Houston, Texas. The opposite end is 33R. Runway 15L has a magnetic heading of 152°. Length is 12,001 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic, standard. No ILS is published for this runway end.
Field elevation at KIAH is 95.8 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for 15L is 94.6 ft MSL. This page is for runway 15L only. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 15L
Based on the current METAR wind at KIAH.
- Headwind
- 11.9 kt
- Crosswind
- 1.7 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 8°
- Favorability
- excellent
Pattern entry · RWY 15L
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 15L
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 149°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 59°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (329°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 149°M for Runway 15L
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 15L at KIAH?
Runway 15L has a magnetic heading of 152°. That is the published heading for this runway end.
What is the length of runway 15L at KIAH?
Runway 15L is 12,001 ft long. Width is 150 ft.
What is the surface of runway 15L at KIAH?
Surface is concrete.
Is runway 15L at KIAH left or right traffic?
Runway 15L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction in the facts provided.
Does runway 15L have an ILS approach at KIAH?
No ILS is published for runway 15L.
What is the opposite end of runway 15L at KIAH?
The opposite end is 33R.
What is the threshold elevation of runway 15L at KIAH?
Threshold elevation is 94.6 ft MSL.