Runway 26R at KIAH is the westbound end at George Bush Intcntl/Houston in Houston, Texas. The opposite end is 08L. This runway end has a magnetic heading of 270° and a length of 9,000 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic.
Runway 26R has an ILS. The published localizer is 111.55 with a course of 266.96° magnetic. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and the published IAP for current approach details. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 26R
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 08L
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 26R
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 26R
Instrument approaches · Runway 26R
LD CAT III RWY 26R
OND
111.55
Course 266.96°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 26R at KIAH?
Runway 26R at KIAH has a magnetic heading of 270°.
Is runway 26R at KIAH left or right traffic?
Runway 26R uses left traffic, which is the standard pattern direction in the facts provided.
What ILS frequency does runway 26R use at KIAH?
Runway 26R uses ILS localizer 111.55.
What is the length of runway 26R at KIAH?
Runway 26R is 9,000 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 26R at KIAH?
Runway 26R has a concrete surface.
Does runway 26R have an ILS approach at KIAH?
Yes. Runway 26R has an ILS with localizer 111.55 and course 266.96° magnetic.