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Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

KIAH
743
Flights/Day
16:48
Local Time
Chicago
Timezone
97ft
Elevation
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VFR
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Mostly Cloudy • 11kt G@Model.Metar.WindGustKnots • 1017.70"
Observed: 20:53 UTC
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21:00
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01:00
CLR
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TAF valid until 19:00 local time
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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United Airlines
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Ita Airways
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United Express
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United Express
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United Express
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United Airlines
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United Airlines
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Netjets
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United Airlines
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United Express
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Westjet
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United Airlines
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United Express
+1 codeshare UA
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United Airlines
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United Express
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American Eagle
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United Airlines
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Netjets Aviation
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United Airlines
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United Airlines
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United Airlines
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United Airlines
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United Airlines
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United Express
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American Airlines
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United Express
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American Airlines
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United Airlines
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UA UA1507
16:50
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IAH LGA
DL DL2097
16:50
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IAH OAX
UA UA5875
16:51
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IAH PSM
5Y8520
16:54
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IAH LAS
UA UA539 +2
boeing 737-924(er)
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16:55
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UA UA6288
16:55
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UA UA5917
16:55
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UA UA1280
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UA UA1426
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UA UA4306
17:00
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8C6740
17:00
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IAH ATL
DL DL1223 +1
17:00
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IAH AGU
YV YV3236 +1
17:00
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IAH DAL
1I367 +1
17:00
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AF AF99
17:03
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UA UA1020
17:05
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IAH MEI
OO OO +2
17:09
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IAH MCO
UA UA1571
17:10
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CW CW
17:10
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CV CV6947
17:15
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IAH AFW
8C6739
17:17
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IAH PAH
UA UA5055
17:17
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IAH OMA
UA UA1993
17:20
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IAH MSP
DL DL2617
17:20
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IAH YVR
AC AC1293 +1
17:22
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IAH RDU
F9 F91742
airbus a321-271nx
17:24
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IAH MIA
NK NK1273 +1
airbus a320-232
17:25
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IAH MXP
C8
17:30
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IAH LAL
8C3301
17:30
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IAH LGG
X7572
17:30
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IAH SAL
TA TA367 +2
17:31
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IAH SLC
DL DL1299
17:35
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IAH PHX
AA AA640
17:40
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IAH DEN
F93227
17:44
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IAH JFK
B6282
17:44
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IAH CLT
AA AA1920 +1
17:45
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IAH HSV
UA UA3265 +1
17:45
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IAH APA
UD UD707
17:50
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IAH IST
TK TK6034
17:57
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IAH PDX
AS AS1421
17:58
Local
IAH LAS
G44102
18:00
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IAH LGA
NK NK268 +2
18:00
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IAH INT
UA UA3898
18:00
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IAH LIT
UA UA5209 +1
18:00
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IAH EWR
UA UA3918 +1
18:00
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IAH PVR
LXJ592
18:03
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IAH ATL
UA UA2110
18:03
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IAH PNS
UA UA6195
18:03
Local
IAH EGE
UA UA349
18:05
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IAH ECP
UA UA4043 +1
18:05
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IAH MEM
UA UA6167
18:05
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IAH DCA
UA UA1627
18:05
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IAH SFO
UA UA1166 +1
18:05
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IAH BRO
UA UA4832
18:05
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IAH DFW
UA UA1535
18:05
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IAH PHL
UA UA3991
18:05
Local
IAH CRP
UA UA4336
18:05
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IAH CLE
UA UA1934
boeing 737 max 8
18:05
Local
IAH MSY
UA UA2140 +1
airbus a319-131
18:05
Local
IAH TPA
UA UA1312
18:05
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IAH GUC
UA UA6225
18:07
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IAH SHV
UA UA5396
18:07
Local
IAH FLL
UA UA1956
18:08
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IAH SLP
UA UA5283
18:09
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IAH BZN
UA UA2015
18:10
Local
IAH UIO
UA UA1002
18:10
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IAH JAC
UA UA1663
18:10
Local
IAH FCO
AZ AZ637
18:12
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IAH OKC
UA UA5278
18:13
Local
IAH BJX
UA UA5372 +1
embraer e175lr
18:15
Local
IAH MFE
UA UA4858
embraer erj-145xr
18:15
Local
IAH BNA
UA UA4785 +1
embraer e175lr
18:15
Local
IAH HDN
UA UA5359
18:15
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IAH BOS
UA UA521
18:15
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IAH LFT
UA UA6353
18:16
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IAH ICT
UA UA4855
18:16
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IAH AGU
UA UA6237
18:17
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IAH BDL
UA UA2234
18:18
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IAH HOU
1L576
18:18
Local
IAH GGG
1I406
18:19
Local
IAH DEN
UA UA1654
18:20
Local
IAH TUL
UA UA6002 +1
18:20
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IAH BTR
UA UA5319
mitsubishi crj-200lr
18:20
Local
IAH YYC
WS WS1543
boeing 737-7ct
18:20
Local
IAH FRA
UA UA46
18:20
Local
IAH ORF
UA UA6286 +1
embraer e175lr
18:20
Local
IAH GPT
UA UA5004
18:25
Local
IAH CHS
UA UA4016 +1
embraer e175lr
18:25
Local
IAH YYZ
UA UA313
18:25
Local
IAH PHX
AA AA6281
mitsubishi crj-900lr
18:26
Local
IAH MCO
UA UA2451
18:28
Local
IAH SAV
UA UA6111
18:30
Local
IAH MAF
1L512
18:30
Local
IAH GSP
UA UA6140
18:30
Local
IAH DTW
UA UA685
18:30
Local
IAH HRL
UA UA4362
18:32
Local
IAH IAD
UA UA1373
18:32
Local
IAH LGA
UA UA2750 +1
18:32
Local
IAH RSW
UA UA1403 +1
boeing 737-824
18:32
Local
IAH BWI
UA UA2682
18:35
Local
IAH HSV
UA UA4269
18:35
Local
IAH LRD
UA UA4936 +1
embraer erj-145xr
18:35
Local
IAH ORD
AA AA1913 +1
18:36
Local
IAH STL
UA UA6204
18:37
Local
IAH BHM
UA UA4020
embraer e175lr
18:38
Local
IAH LAX
UA UA2658
18:40
Local
IAH DFW
AA AA3555 +1
18:40
Local
IAH GRU
UA UA62
18:40
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IAH JAN
UA UA4334
18:40
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IAH ELP
UA UA5225
18:45
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IAH SAL
UA UA1461
18:45
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IAH AEX
UA UA5136 +2
18:45
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IAH QRO
UA UA1200
18:45
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IAH MTY
UA UA5242
18:46
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IAH MGA
UA UA1532
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