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George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is an international airport serving Houston (Texas), United States. Its IATA code is IAH and its ICAO code is KIAH. It has 5 runways, the longest 3,658 m long.
- IATAIAH
- ICAOKIAH
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- IAH
- ICAO code
- KIAH
- City
- Houston
- Region / province
- Texas
- Country / territory
- United States
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 29.9844° N, 95.3414° W
- Elevation
- 30 m (97 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Tell City (UTC-05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 5
- Longest runway
- 3,658 m (12,001 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 15L/33R | 3,658 m12,001 ft | Concrete |
| 09/27 | 3,048 m10,000 ft | Asphalt |
| 15R/33L | 3,048 m10,000 ft | Concrete |
| 08R/26L | 2,866 m9,402 ft | Concrete |
| 08L/26R | 2,743 m9,000 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
14,309 km
Direct flight: ≈ 18 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
13,888 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 50 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
14,904 km
Direct flight: ≈ 19 h 10 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 120.050 MHz |
| ATIS | 124.050 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 128.100 MHz |
| Departure DEP | 28.140 MHz |
| Departure DEP | 119.700 MHz |
| Ground GND | 118.575 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 122.400 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 29.020 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 120.725 MHz |
| UNICOM UNIC | 122.950 MHz |
Air freight to and from George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Houston through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in United States
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William P. Hobby Airport | HOU | 38 km |
| Austin Bergstrom International Airport | AUS | 225 km |
| Alexandria International Airport | AEX | 306 km |
| San Antonio International Airport | SAT | 306 km |
| Corpus Christi International Airport | CRP | 324 km |
| Dallas Love Field | DAL | 349 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of George Bush Intercontinental Airport?
The IATA code of George Bush Intercontinental Airport is IAH and its ICAO code is KIAH. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is George Bush Intercontinental Airport located?
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is in Houston, Texas, United States, at coordinates 29.9844° N, 95.3414° W and an elevation of 30 m (97 ft).
How far is George Bush Intercontinental Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 14,904 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 13,888 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 14,309 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 19 h 10 min.
How long is the runway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport?
The longest runway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 3,658 m (12,001 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 5 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from George Bush Intercontinental Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.