Airport code
IAH — George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
IAH is the IATA code for George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, an airport serving Houston, United States. Its ICAO code is KIAH, and it operates in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). The airport sits at 29.9844, -95.3414 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 97 ft (30 m).
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About George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is the main international airport in Houston, Texas, United States, serving the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Initially named Houston Intercontinental Airport upon its opening in 1969, it was renamed in honor of George H. W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States and a resident of Houston, in 1997. It is also commonly called Houston International Airport or George Bush International Airport.
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Airport information
| IATA code | IAH |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | KIAH |
| Airport name | George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport |
| City | Houston |
| Country | United States |
| Time zone | America/Chicago (UTC-6) |
| Latitude | 29.9844 |
| Longitude | -95.3414 |
| Elevation | 97 ft (30 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 5 |
| Longest runway | 12,001 ft (3,658 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport?
The IATA code for George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is IAH.
What is the ICAO code for George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport?
The ICAO code for George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is KIAH.
Where is IAH airport located?
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is located in Houston, United States.
What time zone is IAH in?
George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport operates in the America/Chicago time zone, which is UTC-6.
What is the nearest airport to IAH?
The nearest airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is Andrau Airpark (AAP) in Samarinda, about 38 km away.
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