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Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

KIAH
945
Flights/Day
11:40
Local Time
Chicago
Timezone
97ft
Elevation
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VFR
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Mostly Cloudy • 13kt G@Model.Metar.WindGustKnots • 1014.60"
Observed: 16:23 UTC
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4k
21:00
3.5k
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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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IAH ORD
NK NK1156 +1
airbus a321-271nx
11:42
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IAH MEX
5D 5D419 +2
embraer e190lr
11:51
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IAH SLP
Y4 Y47924
airbus a320-233
11:55
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airbus a320-232
11:55
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11:55
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IAH SAT
UA UA468 +1
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11:55
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IAH RIC
UA UA4057
embraer e175ll
11:55
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IAH YYZ
AC AC592
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11:55
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IAH OMA
UA UA4038
embraer e175lr
11:55
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IAH LGA
UA UA6120
embraer e175lr
11:56
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IAH PTY
UA UA1250
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11:58
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IAH BZE
UA UA1569
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12:00
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IAH ABQ
UA UA6345
embraer e175ll
12:00
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IAH EYW
UA UA4046
embraer e175lr
12:00
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IAH LBB
UA UA4354
embraer erj-145xr
12:00
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IAH MCI
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12:00
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IAH ASE
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embraer e175ll
12:00
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IAH GPT
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IAH DSM
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IAH JAN
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embraer erj-145xr
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IAH SHV
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12:03
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12:03
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airbus a320-232
12:05
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IAH BHM
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12:06
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IAH CLT
AA AA2765 +1
airbus a321-211
12:07
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IAH ELP
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12:10
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IAH AUS
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IAH HSV
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12:10
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IAH SGF
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embraer erj-145xr
12:10
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IAH CLT
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embraer e175lr
12:10
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IAH CRP
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embraer erj-145xr
12:10
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IAH MEM
UA UA5683
embraer e175lr
12:10
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IAH ICT
UA UA5322
mitsubishi crj-200lr
12:10
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IAH CMH
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embraer e175ll
12:10
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IAH YUL
AC AC580
airbus a220-300
12:10
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IAH DTW
UA UA6119
embraer e175lr
12:10
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IAH MKE
UA UA6167 +1
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12:12
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IAH TQO
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12:14
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IAH BON
UA UA256
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12:15
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IAH SNA
UA UA2319
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12:15
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IAH SNA
UA UA1612
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12:16
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IAH QRO
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12:19
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IAH BJX
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12:20
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IAH AMA
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12:21
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IAH SAL
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12:21
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12:24
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12:25
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IAH RSW
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12:25
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embraer e175lr
12:29
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12:30
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12:35
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IAH CUN
UA UA1167
boeing 737 max 9
12:40
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IAH CHS
UA UA2042
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12:40
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IAH DEN
UA UA1182
airbus a321-271nx
12:41
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IAH SLC
DL DL1532
airbus a220-100
12:47
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IAH MSP
DL DL833
airbus a220-100
12:55
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IAH ORD
AA AA3517
embraer e175lr
12:57
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IAH PIB
UA UA5110
mitsubishi crj-200lr
13:00
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IAH ONT
F9 F93131
airbus a320-251n
13:00
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IAH LAS
F9 F94131
airbus a321-271nx
13:02
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IAH MCI
UA UA398
airbus a319-132
13:05
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IAH LIT
UA UA4861
embraer erj-145xr
13:11
Local
IAH LRD
UA UA4904
embraer erj-145xr
13:16
Local
IAH JAX
UA UA686
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13:19
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IAH OKC
UA UA6155
embraer e175lr
13:25
Local
IAH CLE
UA UA4065 +1
embraer e175ll
13:30
Local
IAH MKE
UA UA6158
embraer e175ll
13:31
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IAH PIT
UA UA1720
airbus a320-232
13:31
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IAH BNA
UA UA1651
boeing 737-824
13:31
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IAH EWR
UA UA1397
boeing 737 max 9
13:35
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WS WS1541
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