Runway 26L at KIAH is the westbound end at George Bush Intcntl/Houston in Houston, Texas. The opposite end is 08R. This runway end has a magnetic heading of 270°. Length is 9,402 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern direction for this end. Runway 26L has an ILS. The published localizer is 109.7. The course is 266.96° magnetic. Field elevation at KIAH is 95.8 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for runway 26L is 92.3 ft MSL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 26L
Based on the current METAR wind at KIAH.
- Headwind
- -4.1 kt
- Crosswind
- 11.3 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 110°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 08R
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 26L
LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 267°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 177°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (87°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 267°M for Runway 26L
Instrument approaches · Runway 26L
LD CAT IIIB RWY 26L
JYV
109.7
Course 266.96°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 26L at KIAH?
Runway 26L has a magnetic heading of 270°. That is the published heading for the 26L end at KIAH.
Is runway 26L at KIAH left or right traffic?
Runway 26L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this runway end.
What ILS frequency does runway 26L use at KIAH?
Runway 26L uses ILS localizer frequency 109.7. The published course is 266.96° magnetic.
What is the length of runway 26L at KIAH?
Runway 26L is 9,402 ft long. That is the published runway length for this end.
What is the surface of runway 26L at KIAH?
Runway 26L has a concrete surface. The surface code in the facts is CONC.
Does runway 26L have an ILS approach at KIAH?
Yes. Runway 26L has an ILS with localizer 109.7. The facts also list LD CAT IIIB.