KIAH
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Crosswind and headwind for every runway from the current report.
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| Runway | Headwind | Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15L | 152.0° | — | — | — |
| 33R | 332.0° | — | — | — |
| 09 | 90.0° | — | — | — |
| 27 | 270.0° | — | — | — |
| 15R | 152.0° | — | — | — |
| 33L | 332.0° | — | — | — |
| 08R | 89.9° | — | — | — |
| 26L | 269.9° | — | — | — |
| 08L | 89.9° | — | — | — |
| 26R | 269.9° | — | — | — |
Runways at KIAH
George Bush Intercontinental Airport has 5 runways, the longest at 12,001 ft, concrete and asphalt surfaces. Field elevation is 97 ft.
| Runway | True heading | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 15L / 33R | 152.0° / 332.0° | 12,001 ft | Concrete |
| 09 / 27 | 90.0° / 270.0° | 10,000 ft | Asphalt |
| 15R / 33L | 152.0° / 332.0° | 10,000 ft | Concrete |
| 08R / 26L | 89.9° / 269.9° | 9,402 ft | Concrete |
| 08L / 26R | 89.9° / 269.9° | 9,000 ft | Concrete |
These are true headings from the FAA survey, not the magnetic number painted on the runway. METAR winds are also referenced to true north, so the crosswind math stays consistent.
How the crosswind formula works · Crosswind limits by aircraft
Not a substitute for an official pre-flight weather briefing.