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George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

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Flights/Day
13:57
Local Time
Chicago
Timezone
97ft
Elevation
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Mostly Cloudy • 4kt • 1014.60"
Observed: 17:53 UTC
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About George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

Houston's Gulf moisture fuels near-daily summer thunderstorms. Hurricane season (June-November) adds additional coastal weather risk.

Is Houston Bush Airport turbulent?

Houston's location near the Gulf of Mexico makes it a hotspot for thunderstorm activity. Warm, moist Gulf air fuels convective storms almost daily during summer, leading to frequent ground stops. The flat coastal terrain offers no protection from storm cells that can develop rapidly. Hurricane season adds additional risk from June through November when tropical systems threaten the Texas coast.

  • Houston averages 80+ thunderstorm days per year
  • Ground stops due to storms occur multiple times weekly in summer
  • Hurricane threats can close the airport for 2-3 days
How do Gulf storms affect Houston flights?

Gulf moisture streaming inland creates a near-daily cycle of afternoon thunderstorms from May through September. Storms often develop along the sea breeze boundary where cool marine air meets hot land air. These cells can produce dangerous lightning, heavy rain, and occasional tornadoes. The FAA implements ground stops when storm cells move within 10 miles of the airport.

When is the best time to fly from Houston?

October through April offers significantly calmer conditions with less thunderstorm activity. Morning flights year-round face fewer weather delays than afternoon departures. If flying in summer, expect the highest delay probability between 3-7 PM when convective storms peak. Build extra connection time into Houston itineraries during storm season.

Is turbulence at Houston dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Houston?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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UA UA6244
embraer e175lr
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IAH PHX
AA AA3076
airbus a319-112
14:05
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IAH SAL
AV AV367
airbus a320-214
14:17
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IAH MEX
UA UA1090
airbus a319-131
14:20
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IAH MAF
UA UA6322
embraer e175ll
14:20
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IAH LFT
UA UA4242
embraer erj-145xr
14:20
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IAH BHM
UA UA4070
embraer e175lr
14:20
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IAH MTY
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IAH CRP
OO OO4761
mitsubishi crj-200lr
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IAH LAX
UA UA1945 +1
boeing 737 max 9
14:20
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IAH ICT
UA UA4987
embraer erj-145xr
14:20
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IAH MSP
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embraer e175ll
14:20
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IAH BTR
UA UA4275
embraer erj-145xr
14:20
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IAH AUS
UA UA2483
airbus a319-132
14:24
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IAH LIT
UA UA5326
embraer e175lr
14:24
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IAH PTY
UA UA1034
boeing 737 max 9
14:25
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IAH BOG
UA UA205
boeing 737 max 8
14:25
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IAH PNS
UA UA4869
embraer erj-145xr
14:25
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IAH SHV
UA UA4234
embraer erj-145xr
14:27
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UA UA6210
embraer e175lr
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IAH MGM
UA UA5129
mitsubishi crj-200lr
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IAH XNA
UA UA4062
embraer e175lr
14:30
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IAH LGA
DL DL2099 +1
airbus a220-100
14:30
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IAH TPA
UA UA1429
boeing 737 max 8
14:30
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IAH IST
TK TK134
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
14:35
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IAH DFW
UA UA1388
boeing 737-824
14:35
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IAH SGF
UA UA4911
embraer erj-145xr
14:35
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IAH MCI
UA UA3987
embraer e175lr
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IAH TUL
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embraer e175ll
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embraer erj-145xr
14:40
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embraer erj-145xr
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airbus a320-232
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embraer erj-145xr
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airbus a319-131
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IAH JAN
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embraer erj-145xr
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UA UA1484
boeing 737-724
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airbus a320-271n
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boeing 737-924(er)
14:55
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UA UA4890
embraer erj-145xr
14:55
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IAH BRO
UA UA4929
embraer erj-145xr
14:55
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IAH ELP
UA UA6217 +1
embraer e175lr
14:55
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IAH SAV
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embraer e175lr
14:55
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UA UA5424
mitsubishi crj-200lr
14:55
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UA UA1647 +1
boeing 737-824
15:00
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NK NK2020 +1
airbus a320-232
15:00
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IAH CRP
QN QN223
15:00
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IAH DEN
UA UA1246
15:03
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IAH SJU
UA UA701
15:05
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UA UA4946
15:06
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AA AA1919
15:06
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IAH PHX
F9 F91703
airbus a320-251n
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AA AA1534
15:15
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IAH DAL
1L766
15:25
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IAH AMS
KL KL662
15:25
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BA BA194
15:30
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IAH SFO
UA UA589
15:30
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UA UA3761 +1
15:30
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1I949
15:31
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NK NK2226
15:31
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LH LH441
15:44
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1L112
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AF AF99
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MRA505
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