Runway 27 at George Bush Intcntl/Houston (KIAH) is the westbound end of the 09/27 runway. The opposite end is Runway 09. Runway 27 has a magnetic heading of 270° and is 10,000 ft long. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic.
This end has an ILS. The published localizer is 110.9 with a course of 266.97° magnetic. The runway width is 150 ft. Field elevation at KIAH is 95.8 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 27 is 84.3 ft MSL.
Use the current FAA Chart Supplement, the published IAP, or the airport operator for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 27
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 09
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 27
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 27
Instrument approaches · Runway 27
LD CAT IIIB RWY 27
GHI
110.9
Course 266.97°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 27 at KIAH?
Runway 27 has a magnetic heading of 270°.
What is the length of runway 27 at KIAH?
Runway 27 is 10,000 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 27 at KIAH?
The surface is concrete.
Is runway 27 at KIAH left or right traffic?
Runway 27 uses left traffic.
What ILS frequency does runway 27 use at KIAH?
The published ILS localizer frequency is 110.9.
Does runway 27 have an ILS approach at KIAH?
Yes. Runway 27 has an ILS with localizer 110.9 and course 266.97° magnetic.