Runway 33L at KIAH is the northbound end at George Bush Intcntl/Houston in Houston, Texas. The opposite end is 15R. This runway end has a magnetic heading of 332°. Length is 10,000 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for runway 33L. The field elevation at KIAH is 95.8 ft MSL. The threshold elevation for this end is 86.5 ft MSL. For current NOTAM and runway condition before departure, check the current FAA Chart Supplement.
Wind component for Runway 33L
Based on the current METAR wind at KIAH.
- Headwind
- -11.9 kt
- Crosswind
- 1.7 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 172°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 15R
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 33L
LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 329°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 239°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (149°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 329°M for Runway 33L
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 33L at KIAH?
Runway 33L has a magnetic heading of 332°. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates before departure.
What is the length of runway 33L at KIAH?
Runway 33L is 10,000 ft long. That is the published runway length for this end.
What is the surface of runway 33L at KIAH?
Runway 33L has a concrete surface. The published surface code is CONC.
Is runway 33L at KIAH left or right traffic?
Runway 33L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction in the facts provided.
Does runway 33L have an ILS approach at KIAH?
No ILS is published for runway 33L. Check the published IAP for current approach details.
What is the opposite end of runway 33L at KIAH?
The opposite end is 15R. Runway 33L and 15R are the paired ends for this runway.