Runway 33R · KIAH

Runway 33R at George Bush Intcntl/Houston

GEORGE BUSH INTCNTL/HOUSTON · HOUSTON, TEXAS

Runway end
LEFT-hand
33R
opp 15L
Heading (°M)
329°
Size
12,001 × 150 ft
Surface
CONC
ILS
Yes

Runway 33R at KIAH is the northbound end at George Bush Intcntl/Houston in Houston, Texas. The opposite end is 15L. This runway has a magnetic heading of 332° and a length of 12,001 ft. Surface is concrete. Pattern direction is left traffic. Runway 33R has an ILS. The localizer is 111.9 with a course of 328.96° magnetic. Field elevation at the airport is 95.8 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for 33R is 84.9 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.

Wind component for Runway 33R

Based on the current METAR wind at KIAH.

Headwind
-11.9 kt
Crosswind
1.7 kt LEFT
Rel. angle
172°
Favorability
challenging

Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 12 kt
RWY 15L
149°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 15L

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15L · 149° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,096 ft MSL

Traffic pattern · Runway 33R

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 33R

Instrument approaches · Runway 33R

LS CAT I RWY 33R
CDG
111.9
Course 328.96°

Frequently asked questions

What is the heading of runway 33R at KIAH?
Runway 33R has a magnetic heading of 332°.
Is runway 33R at KIAH left or right traffic?
Runway 33R uses left traffic.
What ILS frequency does runway 33R use at KIAH?
Runway 33R has an ILS localizer on 111.9.
What is the length of runway 33R at KIAH?
Runway 33R is 12,001 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 33R at KIAH?
Runway 33R has a concrete surface.
Does runway 33R have an ILS approach at KIAH?
Yes. Runway 33R has an ILS with localizer 111.9 and course 328.96° magnetic.

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