WILLIAM P HOBBY
Abbreviation: HOU
Rank: 33
Take-Offs and Landings
In 2011: 4,753,554
In 2010: 4,357,835
In 2009: 4,087,524
In 2008: 4,246,907
In 2007: 4,239,375
Percent Change from 2010 to 2011: 0.0908

Airport Status Information

provided by the FAA's Air Traffic Control System Command Center

Houston William P Hobby Airport (HOU) Real-time Status
The status information provided on this site indicates general airport conditions; it is not flight-specific.  Check with your airline to determine if your flight is affected.
Delays by Destination: 
  • Due to WEATHER / LOW CEILINGS, departure traffic destined to Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL) is currently experiencing delays averaging 52 minutes.
  • Due to WEATHER / THUNDERSTORMS, departure traffic destined to The William B Hartsfield International Airport, Atlanta, GA (ATL) will not be allowed to depart until at or after 7:30 am CDT.
General Departure Delays: Traffic is experiencing gate hold and taxi delays lasting 15 minutes or less.
General Arrival Delays: Arrival traffic is experiencing airborne delays of 15 minutes or less.

Airport Ownership & Management

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Airport Usage
PU
Airport Ownership
PU
Owner / Manager
CITY OF HOUSTON/MARY CASE
Name & Address
PO BOX 60106
HOUSTON, TX 77205
Phone Number
281-230-3100

Airport Inspection Details

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Inspection Method
F
Inspected By
F

Other Airport Details

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Activation Date
1/1/1939
Airport Elevation
46
Air Traffic Control Tower at Airport
Y
Attendance Schedule
ALL/ALL/ALL
Lighting Schedule
SS-SR
Fuel Types Sold
100LLA A1
Runway Length
7602
Runway Width
150
Runway Surface
Portland Cement Conc
Runway Surface Condition
Good
Runway Edge Light Intensity
HIGH

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