West Houston Airport (KIWS / IWS)
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KIWS airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- KIWS
- IATA code
- IWS
- City
- Houston
- Region
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 111 ft (34 m)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- Coordinates
- 29.8182° N, 95.6726° W
- Empty legs from
- 18
- Empty legs to
- 19
Weather & airport info KIWS
Current weather
No current weather report is available for this airport.
Airport
- Elevation
- 111 ft (34 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:37 / 17:34 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 1,205 m (3,953 ft) | asphalt | yes |
Radio frequencies
- Clearance: 121.15
- UNICOM: 123.05
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map KIWS
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Official charts (FAA)
Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26
Instrument approaches (2)
Departure procedures (22)
- ALEXANDRIA THREE
- ALEXANDRIA THREE, CONT.1
- BLTWY SEVEN (RNAV)
- BORRN SIX (RNAV)
- BORRN SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
- CRIED ONE
- EL DORADO ONE
- GIFFA ONE
- HOODO SEVEN (RNAV)
- INDIE EIGHT (RNAV)
- KARRR SEVEN (RNAV)
- KARRR SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1
- LEONA FOUR
- LEONA FOUR, CONT.1
- LUFKIN FOUR
- LUFKIN FOUR, CONT.1
- LURIC EIGHT (RNAV)
- MMALT SEVEN (RNAV)
- STRYA EIGHT (RNAV)
- STYCK EIGHT (RNAV)
- WATFO SIX (RNAV)
- WYLSN EIGHT (RNAV)
Minimums (1)
For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for KIWS(6)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceable10/555· until 24 Jan, 00:42 UTC
Obstacle light on tower (ASR 1049016) (7.9 NM east of IWS) 370.1 ft above sea level (293.0 ft above ground) out of service
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1049016) 294736.90N0953130.30W (7.9NM E IWS) 370.1FT (293.0FT AGL) U/S
10/555 NOTAMN<br/> <b>Q) </b>KZHU/QOLAS/IV/M/E/000/004/2949N09540W005<br/> <b>A) </b>KIWS<br/> <b>B) </b>2610252342<br/> <b>C) </b>2701240042<br/> <b>E) </b> TOWER LGT (ASR 1049016) 294736.90N0953130.30W (7.9NM E IWS) 370.1FT (293.0FT AGL) U/S<br/>
- Out of serviceStandard instrument departure: not available8868/26· until 09 Nov, 17:00 UTC
The HOODO SEVEN DEPARTURE (RNAV) standard departure route (SID) at West Houston airport is not available, unless the aircraft is equipped with a suitable RNAV system with GPS. The TBD VOR/DME system is out of service.
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SID WEST HOUSTON, HOUSTON, TX. HOODO SEVEN DEPARTURE (RNAV)... DEPARTURE PROCEDURE NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, TBD VOR/DME OUT OF SERVICE. 2610131300-2611091700EST
Q) KZHU/QPDAU/I/NBO/A/000/999/2949N09540W005 A) KIWS B) 2602191108 C) 2610011108EST E) IWS WEST HOUSTON, HOUSTON, TX. HOODO SEVEN DEPARTURE (RNAV)... DEPARTURE PROCEDURE NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, TBD VOR/DME U/S.
- Out of serviceObstacle10/207· until 09 Jan, 23:59 UTC
An obstacle, a tower, has its lighting out of service. The top of the tower is 358.9 ft above sea level, 274.0 ft above ground, and is located 7.5 nautical miles east-northeast of the airport.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1062521) 295205.60N0953231.40W (7.5NM ENE IWS) 358.9FT (274.0FT AGL) U/S
10/207 NOTAMN<BR> <B>Q) </B>KZHU/QOLAS/IV/M/E/000/004/2949N09540W005<BR> <B>A) </B>KIWS<BR> <B>B) </B>2610091351<BR> <B>C) </B>2701092359<BR> <B>E) </B> TOWER LGT (ASR 1062521) 295205.60N0953231.40W (7.5NM ENE IWS) 358.9FT (274.0FT AGL) U/S<BR>
- Out of serviceObstacle10/191· until 22 Nov, 21:57 UTC
A tower light (ASR 1010632) 5.8 nautical miles northeast of the airport is out of service. The top of the obstacle is 434 ft above sea level, 310 ft above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1010632) 295421.70N0953733.90W (5.8NM NE IWS) 434FT (310FT AGL) U/S
- Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceable09/710· until 29 Dec, 16:49 UTC
An obstacle tower light, 1.8 nautical miles south of the airport, with its top 234.9 ft above sea level (134.8 ft above ground), is out of service.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1266080) 294719.30N0954010.80W (1.8NM S IWS) 234.9FT (134.8FT AGL) U/S
09/710 NOTAMN<br/> <b>Q) </b>KZHU/QOLAS/IV/M/AE/000/003/2949N09540W005<br/> <b>A) </b>KIWS<br/> <b>B) </b>2609301549<br/> <b>C) </b>2612291649<br/> <b>E) </b> TOWER LGT (ASR 1266080) 294719.30N0954010.80W (1.8NM S IWS) 234.9FT (134.8FT AGL) U/S<br/>
- NoticeStandard instrument departure: changed1597/26· until 22 Oct, 11:25 UTC (estimated)
For the STYCK EIGHT DEPARTURE (RNAV) standard departure route (SID) at West Houston Airport, the minimum obstruction clearance altitude (MOCA) for the DOLEY transition and the WTSON transition from STYCK to DOLEY and STYCK to WTSON is 2200 ft.
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SID WEST HOUSTON, HOUSTON, TX. STYCK EIGHT DEPARTURE (RNAV)... DOLEY TRANSITION,WTSON TRANSITION FROM STYCK TO DOLEY AND STYCK TO WTSON MOCA 2200. ALL OTHER DATA REMAINS AS PUBLISHED. 2610221125-2810221125EST
Q) KZHU/QPDCH/I/NBO/A/000/999/2949N09540W005 A) KIWS B) 2610221047 C) 2706031047EST E) IWS WEST HOUSTON, HOUSTON, TX. STYCK EIGHT DEPARTURE (RNAV)... DOLEY TRANSITION,WTSON TRANSITION FROM STYCK TO DOLEY AND STYCK TO WTSON MOCA 2200FT. ALL OTHER DATA REMAINS AS PUBLISHED.
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Private jet traffic in West Houston Airport (last 30 days)
- Arrivals
- 117
- Departures
- 101
- Different jets
- 62
Most frequent origins: Lakefront Airport (4), Laredo International Airport (4), Dallas Love Field (4), Brooks County Airport (4), San Antonio International Airport (4).
Most frequent destinations: San Antonio International Airport (7), Dallas Love Field (5), Laredo International Airport (4), Brooks County Airport (4), Lakefront Airport (4).
Most common aircraft types: Pilatus PC-12 (74), Daher TBM 700 (30), Beechcraft King Air 300 (18), Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (16), Beechcraft King Air 90 (13).
Thursday is the busiest day.
Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.
Charter operators based here
Operators with a base at this airport.
- Kramer AviationTurboprop
Empty legs from KIWS
18 departures available
- Sat, Nov 7in 4 daysHoustonKIWS · West HoustonDallasKDAL · Dallas LovePilatus PC-12/47 NG——$2,6407NovHouston → DallasKIWS → KDAL · in 4 daysPilatus PC-12/47 NG$2,640
- Sat, Nov 7in 4 daysHoustonKIWS · West Houston AirportDallasKDAL · Dallas Love FieldPilatus PC-128—$3,1907NovHouston → DallasKIWS → KDAL · in 4 daysPilatus PC-12 · 8 seats$3,190
- Sat, Nov 719:00HoustonKIWS · West HoustonDallasKDAL · Dallas Love FieldPilatus PC 12 NG7—$3,6307NovHouston → DallasKIWS → KDAL · 19:00Pilatus PC 12 NG · 7 seats$3,630
- Fri, Nov 13in 10 daysHoustonKIWS · West Houston AirportAustinKAUS · Austin Bergstrom International AirportPilatus PC-12 NG7—$2,17813NovHouston → AustinKIWS → KAUS · in 10 daysPilatus PC-12 NG · 7 seats$2,178
- Fri, Nov 13in 10 daysHoustonKIWS · West Houston AirportDallasKDAL · Dallas Love FieldPilatus PC-12 NG7—$2,90413NovHouston → DallasKIWS → KDAL · in 10 daysPilatus PC-12 NG · 7 seats$2,904
- Sat, Nov 1404:01HoustonKIWS · West HoustonDallasKDAL · Dallas Love FieldPilatus PC 12 NG7—$3,63014NovHouston → DallasKIWS → KDAL · 04:01Pilatus PC 12 NG · 7 seats$3,630
- Sat, Nov 1404:19HoustonKIWS · West HoustonAustinKAUS · Austin - Bergstrom IntlPilatus PC 12 NG7—$2,72314NovHouston → AustinKIWS → KAUS · 04:19Pilatus PC 12 NG · 7 seats$2,723
Wed, Nov 2513:00HoustonKIWS · West Houston AirportDallasKDAL · Dallas Love FieldPilatus PC 12 NG11h 18m$2,95725NovHouston → DallasKIWS → KDAL · 13:00Pilatus PC 12 NG · 1 seat · 1h 18m$2,957
Wed, Nov 2516:00HoustonKIWS · West Houston AirportDallasKDAL · Dallas Love FieldPilatus PC 128—$3,63425NovHouston → DallasKIWS → KDAL · 16:00Pilatus PC 12 · 8 seats$3,634
KIWS · West Houston* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Empty legs to KIWS
19 arrivals available
- Wed, Nov 406:36HoustonKHOU · William P Hobby AirportHoustonKIWS · West Houston AirportPilatus PC-128—$3,6304NovHouston → HoustonKHOU → KIWS · 06:36Pilatus PC-12 · 8 seats$3,630
- Thu, Nov 5in 2 daysPort IsabelKPIL · Port Isabel-Cameron CountyHoustonKIWS · West HoustonPilatus PC-12/47 NG——$2,8605NovPort Isabel → HoustonKPIL → KIWS · in 2 daysPilatus PC-12/47 NG$2,860
- Thu, Nov 5in 2 daysPort IsabelKPIL · Port Isabel Cameron County AirportHoustonKIWS · West Houston AirportPilatus PC-128—$3,4105NovPort Isabel → HoustonKPIL → KIWS · in 2 daysPilatus PC-12 · 8 seats$3,410
- Thu, Nov 522:06Port IsabelKPIL · Port Isabel Cameron County AirportHoustonKIWS · West HoustonPilatus PC 12 NG7—$3,9335NovPort Isabel → HoustonKPIL → KIWS · 22:06Pilatus PC 12 NG · 7 seats$3,933
- Sun, Nov 813:36DallasKDAL · Dallas Love FieldHoustonKIWS · West HoustonPilatus PC 12 NG7—$3,6308NovDallas → HoustonKDAL → KIWS · 13:36Pilatus PC 12 NG · 7 seats$3,630
- Sun, Nov 1511:00DallasKDAL · Dallas Love FieldHoustonKIWS · West HoustonPilatus PC 12 NG7—$3,63015NovDallas → HoustonKDAL → KIWS · 11:00Pilatus PC 12 NG · 7 seats$3,630
- Sun, Nov 1511:06AustinKAUS · Austin - Bergstrom IntlHoustonKIWS · West HoustonPilatus PC 12 NG7—$2,11815NovAustin → HoustonKAUS → KIWS · 11:06Pilatus PC 12 NG · 7 seats$2,118
- Tue, Nov 24in 21 daysNaplesKAPF · Naples Municipal AirportHoustonKIWS · West Houston AirportCessna Citation XLS8—$16,17024NovNaples → HoustonKAPF → KIWS · in 21 daysCessna Citation XLS · 8 seats$16,170
Sat, Nov 28in 25 daysDallasKDAL · Dallas Love FieldHoustonKIWS · West Houston AirportPilatus PC-128—$2,64028NovDallas → HoustonKDAL → KIWS · in 25 daysPilatus PC-12 · 8 seats$2,640
* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
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About the airport
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KIWS airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Houston airport (KIWS) today?
There are currently 6 valid NOTAMs for Houston (KIWS). Affected: Obstacle lights: unserviceable; Standard instrument departure: not available; Obstacle: out of service. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
How long are the runways at Houston airport (KIWS)?
Houston (KIWS) has one runway: runway 15/33 with 1,205 m (3,953 ft), asphalt.
What are the airport codes of West Houston Airport?
The ICAO code is KIWS and the IATA code is IWS. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of KIWS airport?
West Houston Airport sits at 111 ft (34 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Chicago.
Can I fly to KIWS by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into West Houston Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
Are there empty legs from or to KIWS?
There are currently 18 empty legs departing from and 19 arriving at West Houston Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.