Runway 15R at KIAH is the southbound end at George Bush Intcntl/Houston in Houston, Texas. The opposite end is 33L. Runway 15R has a magnetic heading of 152°. It is 10,000 ft long with a 150 ft concrete surface. Pattern direction is left traffic, standard. This end has an ILS. The localizer is 111.15 with course 148.95° magnetic. Field elevation at KIAH is 95.8 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for 15R is 94.8 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 15R
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 15R
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 15R
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 15R
Instrument approaches · Runway 15R
LG CAT I RWY 15R
LKM
111.15
Course 148.95°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 15R at KIAH?
Runway 15R has a magnetic heading of 152°. That is the published heading for this end at KIAH.
What is the length of runway 15R at KIAH?
Runway 15R is 10,000 ft long. It is a long concrete runway at George Bush Intcntl/Houston.
What is the surface of runway 15R at KIAH?
The surface is concrete. The published surface code is CONC.
Is runway 15R at KIAH left or right traffic?
Runway 15R uses left traffic. The standard pattern direction for this end is left traffic.
Does runway 15R have an ILS approach at KIAH?
Yes. Runway 15R has an ILS. The localizer frequency is 111.15 with course 148.95° magnetic.
What is the opposite end of runway 15R at KIAH?
The opposite end is 33L. Runway 15R and 33L are the paired ends for this runway.