FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 18 APRIL 2024
Location
FAA Identifier: | HOU |
Lat/Long: | 29-38-44.8794N 095-16-38.0337W 29-38.747990N 095-16.633895W 29.6457998,-95.2772316 (estimated) |
Elevation: | 46.3 ft. / 14.1 m (surveyed) |
Variation: | 03E (2015) |
From city: | 8 miles SE of HOUSTON, TX |
Time zone: | UTC -5 (UTC -6 during Standard Time) |
Zip code: | 77061 |
Airport Operations
Airport use: | Open to the public |
Activation date: | 01/1939 |
Control tower: | yes |
ARTCC: | HOUSTON CENTER |
FSS: | MONTGOMERY COUNTY FLIGHT SERVICE STATION |
NOTAMs facility: | HOU (NOTAM-D service available) |
Attendance: | CONTINUOUS |
Wind indicator: | yes |
Segmented circle: | no |
Lights: | SS-SR |
Beacon: | white-green (lighted land airport) Operates sunset to sunrise. |
Fire and rescue: | ARFF index C |
International operations: | customs landing rights airport |
Airport Communications
UNICOM: | 122.95 |
WX ASOS: | PHONE 713-847-1462 |
HOBBY GROUND: | 121.9 |
HOBBY TOWER: | 118.7 256.9 |
HOUSTON APPROACH: | 119.175 119.625 120.05 ;EAST 124.35 ;WEST 134.45 ;SOUTH |
HOUSTON DEPARTURE: | 119.7 ;NORTH 123.8 ;WEST 134.45 ;SOUTH |
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: | 125.45 |
PRE-TAXI CLEARANCE: | 125.45 |
ALEXANDRIA DP: | 132.25 |
BAYYY STAR: | 119.625 |
BELLR STAR: | 119.175 |
BLTWY RNAV DP: | 132.25 |
BLUBELL STAR: | 124.225 |
CESAN STAR: | 121.3 |
CLASS B: | 119.7 ;NORTH 123.8 ;WEST 127.125 ;EAST 134.45 ;SOUTH |
CRIED DP: | 132.25 |
D-ATIS: | 124.6 |
EL DORADO DP: | 132.25 |
ELOCO RNAV DP: | 127.125 |
EMERG: | 121.5 243.0 |
FINAL: | 119.1 |
GIFFA DP: | 132.25 |
HOODO RNAV DP: | 127.125 |
HUDZY STAR: | 120.05 |
IC: | 120.05 ;EAST 124.35 ;WEST |
INDIE DP: | 132.25 |
INDUSTRY DP: | 126.675 |
KIDDZ STAR: | 119.175 |
LEONA DP: | 132.25 |
LUFKIN DP: | 132.25 |
LURIC RNAV DP: | 132.25 |
OHIIO STAR: | 120.05 |
PALACIOS DP: | 127.125 |
PEECE RNAV DP: | 127.125 |
PTRON RNAV DP: | 127.125 |
PUCKS STAR: | 119.625 |
RETYR DP: | 126.675 |
SNIFY STAR: | 119.175 |
STRYA RNAV DP: | 132.25 |
STYCK RNAV DP: | 132.25 |
TKNIQ STAR: | 119.625 |
TRUAX DP: | 127.125 |
TSHIRT STAR: | 119.175 |
TSHRT STAR: | 119.175 |
WAPPL STAR: | 120.05 |
WYLSN RNAV DP: | 132.25 |
WX AWOS-3 at EFD (7 nm E): | 135.575 (713-847-4430) |
WX ASOS at LVJ (8 nm S): | 118.525 (281-992-1853) |
WX AWOS-3PT at T41 (11 nm E): | 120.275 (281-471-2206) |
WX AWOS-3 at AXH (13 nm SW): | 123.625 (281-431-6572) |
WX ASOS at SGR (20 nm W): | 118.125 (281-242-7605) |
Nearby radio navigation aids
VOR radial/distance | | VOR name | | Freq | | Var |
IAHr164/19.0 | | HUMBLE VORTAC | | 116.60 | | 05E |
MHFr275/28.3 | | TRINITY VOR/DME | | 114.75 | | 07E |
VUHr311/31.1 | | SCHOLES VOR/DME | | 113.00 | | 06E |
Airport Services
Fuel available: | 100LL JET-A JET-A1 |
Parking: | hangars and tiedowns |
Airframe service: | MINOR |
Powerplant service: | MINOR |
Bottled oxygen: | HIGH/LOW |
Bulk oxygen: | HIGH/LOW |
Runway Information
Runway 4/22
Dimensions: | 7602 x 150 ft. / 2317 x 46 m |
Surface: | concrete/grooved, in good condition |
Weight bearing capacity: | Single wheel: | 75.0 | Double wheel: | 200.0 | Double tandem: | 400.0 |
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Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
| RUNWAY 4 | | RUNWAY 22 |
Latitude: | 29-38.346593N | | 29-39.249488N |
Longitude: | 095-17.119327W | | 095-16.122732W |
Elevation: | 42.0 ft. | | 38.9 ft. |
Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
Runway heading: | 041 magnetic, 044 true | | 221 magnetic, 224 true |
Declared distances: | TORA:7602 TODA:7602 ASDA:7602 LDA:7602 | | TORA:7602 TODA:7602 ASDA:7602 LDA:7602 |
Markings: | precision, in good condition | | precision, in good condition |
Visual slope indicator: | 4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path) | | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) |
RVR equipment: | touchdown, midfield, rollout | | touchdown, midfield, rollout |
Approach lights: | ALSF2: standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with centerline sequenced flashers (category II or III) | | MALS: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system |
Centerline lights: | yes | | yes |
Touchdown point: | yes, lighted | | yes, no lights |
Instrument approach: | ILS/DME | | LOC/DME |
Obstructions: | none | | 125 ft. pole, 4400 ft. from runway, 1000 ft. left of centerline, 33:1 slope to clear |
Runway 13R/31L
Dimensions: | 7602 x 150 ft. / 2317 x 46 m |
Surface: | asphalt/grooved, in good condition |
Weight bearing capacity: | Single wheel: | 75.0 | Double wheel: | 195.0 | Double tandem: | 220.0 |
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Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
| RUNWAY 13R | | RUNWAY 31L |
Latitude: | 29-39.056070N | | 29-38.185430N |
Longitude: | 095-17.130652W | | 095-16.097072W |
Elevation: | 44.6 ft. | | 41.5 ft. |
Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
Runway heading: | 131 magnetic, 134 true | | 311 magnetic, 314 true |
Displaced threshold: | 1034 ft. | | no |
Declared distances: | TORA:7602 TODA:7602 ASDA:7602 LDA:6568 | | TORA:7602 TODA:7602 ASDA:7602 LDA:7602 |
Markings: | precision, in good condition | | precision, in good condition |
Visual slope indicator: | 4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path) | | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) |
RVR equipment: | touchdown | | touchdown |
Approach lights: | MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights | | |
Runway end identifier lights: | | | yes |
Centerline lights: | yes | | yes |
Touchdown point: | yes, lighted | | yes, lighted |
Instrument approach: | ILS/DME | | ILS/DME |
Obstructions: | 37 ft. pole, 310 ft. from runway, 500 ft. right of centerline, 2:1 slope to clear APCH RATIO 36:1 TO DSPLCD THR. | | 13 ft. road, 200 ft. from runway, 500 ft. right of centerline |
Runway 13L/31R
Dimensions: | 5148 x 100 ft. / 1569 x 30 m |
Surface: | concrete/grooved, in fair condition |
Weight bearing capacity: | Single wheel: | 30.0 | Double wheel: | 45.0 | Double tandem: | 80.0 |
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Runway edge lights: | medium intensity |
| RUNWAY 13L | | RUNWAY 31R |
Latitude: | 29-39.156433N | | 29-38.566938N |
Longitude: | 095-17.032272W | | 095-16.332160W |
Elevation: | 44.9 ft. | | 39.6 ft. |
Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
Runway heading: | 131 magnetic, 134 true | | 311 magnetic, 314 true |
Declared distances: | TORA:5148 TODA:5148 ASDA:5148 LDA:5148 | | TORA:5148 TODA:5148 ASDA:5148 LDA:5148 |
Markings: | basic, in good condition | | basic, in good condition |
Visual slope indicator: | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) | | |
Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, no lights |
Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records
Ownership: | Publicly-owned |
Owner: | CITY OF HOUSTON 16930 JF KENNEDY BLVD HOUSTON, TX 77032 Phone 281-233-3000 |
Manager: | STEVE RUNGE PO BOX 60106 HOUSTON, TX 77205 Phone 713-845-6555 |
Airport Operational Statistics
Aircraft based on the field: | | 207 | Single engine airplanes: | | 11 | Multi engine airplanes: | | 32 | Jet airplanes: | | 155 | Helicopters: | | 9 |
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Aircraft operations: avg 569/day * | 54% | commercial | 28% | transient general aviation | 19% | air taxi | * for 12-month period ending 30 April 2023 | |
Additional Remarks
- | NMRS BIRDS ON AND IN VCNTY OF ARPT. |
- | CUST RAMP HAS MULT OBSTNS; LARGE ACFT WILL BE ASGND AN ALTN AREA BY ATCT. |
- | ASDE-X IN USE. OPR TRANSPONDERS WITH ALT RPRTG MODE AND ADS-B (IF EQUIPPED) ENABLED ON ALL ARPT SFCS. |
- | ARPT CLSD TO ACFT WITH WING SPAN OVER 125 FT EXCP 24 HRS PPR CALL OPNS 713-417-5710. |
- | PILOTS/CREW SHOULD BE AWARE OF DEP TURNS IN EXCESS OF 180 DEGS. READ BACK OF DRCTN OF TURNS IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. |
- | TWY G CNTRLN TO PARKED ACFT ON WEST SIDE ONLY 68 FT. TWY G CNTRLN TO EDGE OF ADJ SVC VEHICLE ROAD ON WEST SIDE ONLY 48 FT. |
- | DUE TO COMPLEX RWY CONFIGN; WHEN TAX TO THRS 13L & 13R CHECK COMPASS HDG BFR DEPARTING. |
- | ACFT SOUTHBOUND ON TWY C TO RWY 31L THR USE EXTREME CARE; TWY C MAKES A 45 DEG DOGLEG TO THE LEFT XNG TWY K. |
- | ACFT IN TKOF PTN ON RWY 22 BE ALERT FOR POSS RADIO INTFC OR NULL ON FREQ 118.7. USE UPPER ANT IF SO EQUIPPED. |
Instrument Procedures
NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight. FAA instrument procedures published for use from 18 April 2024 at 0901Z to 16 May 2024 at 0900Z.
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals |
BAYYY FIVE (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (429KB) |
BELLR FIVE (RNAV) | |
download (348KB) |
BLUBELL FOUR | |
download (302KB) |
CESAN FOUR (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (406KB) |
HUDZY FOUR | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (332KB) |
KIDDZ FOUR (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (455KB) |
OHIIO FOUR | |
download (292KB) |
PUCKS FOUR (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (445KB) |
SNIFY ONE | |
download (216KB) |
TKNIQ THREE (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (332KB) |
TSHRT TWO | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (377KB) |
WAPPL SIX (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (381KB) |
WAPPL SIX (RNAV), CONT.2 | |
download (283KB) |
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures |
ILS OR LOC RWY 04 **CHANGED** | |
download (279KB) |
ILS OR LOC RWY 13R **CHANGED** | |
download (251KB) |
ILS OR LOC RWY 31L **CHANGED** | |
download (263KB) |
ILS RWY 04 (SA CAT I) **CHANGED** | |
download (259KB) |
ILS RWY 04 (CAT II - III) **CHANGED** | |
download (265KB) |
RNAV (GPS) RWY 04 **CHANGED** | |
download (228KB) |
RNAV (GPS) RWY 13R **CHANGED** | |
download (248KB) |
RNAV (GPS) RWY 22 **CHANGED** | |
download (248KB) |
RNAV (GPS) RWY 31L **CHANGED** | |
download (245KB) |
LOC RWY 22 **CHANGED** | |
download (256KB) |
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply | |
download (140KB) |
Departure Procedures |
ALEXANDRIA THREE | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (368KB) |
BLTWY SEVEN (RNAV) | |
download (188KB) |
CRIED ONE | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (261KB) |
EL DORADO ONE | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (274KB) |
ELOCO SIX (RNAV) | |
download (197KB) |
GIFFA ONE | |
download (199KB) |
HOODO SEVEN (RNAV) | |
download (230KB) |
INDIE EIGHT (RNAV) | |
download (215KB) |
INDUSTRY ONE | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (412KB) |
LEONA FOUR | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (382KB) |
LUFKIN THREE | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (280KB) |
LURIC EIGHT (RNAV) | |
download (237KB) |
PALACIOS THREE | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (335KB) |
PEECE SIX (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (283KB) |
PTRON NINE (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (312KB) |
RETYR EIGHT (RNAV) | |
2 pages:
[1] [2] (326KB) |
STRYA EIGHT (RNAV) | |
download (225KB) |
STYCK EIGHT (RNAV) | |
download (213KB) |
WYLSN EIGHT (RNAV) | |
download (201KB) |
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply | |
download (208KB) |
Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:
KEFD - Ellington Airport (7 nm E)
KLVJ - Pearland Regional Airport (8 nm S)
T41 - La Porte Municipal Airport (11 nm E)
KAXH - Houston Southwest Airport (13 nm SW)
KHPY - Baytown Airport (19 nm NE)
KSGR - Sugar Land Regional Airport (20 nm W)
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Aerial photo |
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Photo taken 12-Apr-2011
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Download PDF of official airport diagram from the FAA
Airport distance calculator |
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Sunrise and sunset |
Times for 19-Apr-2024
| | Local (UTC-5) | | Zulu (UTC) |
Morning civil twilight | | 06:26 | | 11:26 |
Sunrise | | 06:50 | | 11:50 |
Sunset | | 19:50 | | 00:50 |
Evening civil twilight | | 20:15 | | 01:15 |
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Current date and time |
Zulu (UTC) | 20-Apr-2024 04:37:16 |
Local (UTC-5) | 19-Apr-2024 23:37:16 |
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METAR |
KHOU | 200353Z 14006KT 10SM SCT014 BKN180 24/21 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP159 T02390211
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KEFD 6nm SE | 200354Z 11005KT 7SM OVC011 23/22 A2999
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KLVJ 8nm S | 200353Z AUTO 13005KT 7SM CLR 23/22 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP159 T02330217
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KT41 11nm E | 200415Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 23/21 A3000 RMK AO2 T02310214
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KAXH 13nm SW | 200415Z AUTO 12003KT 7SM OVC010 23/22 A3001 RMK AO2 T02270219
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KSGR 20nm W | 200353Z AUTO 13008KT 9SM SCT012 OVC017 24/22 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP155 T02390222
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TAF |
KHOU | 192058Z 1921/2018 12008KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 FM200000 12004KT P6SM SCT007 OVC015 FM201500 12009KT P6SM BKN025
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KEFD 6nm SE | 200400Z 2004/2110 11012KT 9999 BKN011 QNH2996INS BECMG 2017/2018 13012KT 9999 VCSH SCT026 QNH2998INS TEMPO 2018/2020 VRB30G40KT 9000 -TSRA BKN026CB OVC040 BECMG 2022/2023 12015KT 8000 SHRA BKN017 QNH2989INS TEMPO 2102/2103 21020G25KT 8000 -TSRA SCT010CB OVC018 BECMG 2105/2106 02010G15KT 8000 -SHRA BKN003 QNH2996INS TEMPO 2105/2106 23020G25KT 8000 -TSRA BKN003CB OVC011 TX26/2018Z TN20/2104Z
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KSGR 20nm W | 191907Z 1919/2018 14009KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN035 FM192100 14007KT P6SM SCT020 BKN030 FM200000 12005KT P6SM OVC015
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NOTAMs |
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support |
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ASRI 131.25 713-649-8700 [web site] [email] |
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Voted #1 Best Small FBO Chain for the 15th time by the Pro Pilot's PRASE Survey, Wilson Air Center continues to be recognized for unparalleled service and attention to detail. Wilson Air Center has locations in Memphis, Charlotte, Houston, and Chattanooga. With professional, hotel-style concierge service to make sure every detail is taken care of and every expectation exceeded, you'll notice the difference at Wilson Air Center. WAC-HOU is open 24/7 and ready to take care of all your FBO needs! Experience Houston Hospitality at our newly renovated lobby! Come see why we are "The Plane Best!"
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ASRI 131.90 713-640-4000 toll-free 888-589-9059 [web site] [email] |
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Million Air has been ranked #1 in Top FBO Chains for three years in a row and ranked in the Top 50 US FBO's. Our professionalism and customer service is UNPARALLELED! Giveaways available with volume fuel purchases! All major FUEL programs ACCEPTED!
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| | 100LL | Jet A | FS | | $8.15 | | $7.19 | GUARANTEED | | MEMBERS ONLY Discounts |
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ASRI 131.975 713-358-9100 [web site] [email] |
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Our fully equipped and newly remodeled Houston FBO offers domestic and international handling, catering, aircraft cleaning and refueling, and comfortable, private amenities for passengers and crew. The facility is part of a global company with some 50 locations and a network of 29 IS-BAH Stage 2 registered FBO's; it is also part of the Air Elite Network. Our newly upgraded Executive terminal offers everything our customer needs, under one roof.
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ASRI 130.75 713-644-6431 [web site] [email] |
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Atlantic Aviation is your premier aviation service provider with more than 100 locations in North America, including Hawaii and the Caribbean. We provide standard ground services you'd expect, with a detailed focus on ensuring an unforgettable customer experience.
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| | 100LL | Jet A | FS | | $8.66 | | $7.31 | Updated 19-Apr-2024 |
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ASRI 130.50 713-782-7878 [web site] [email]
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The newest FBO in the world (and the Galaxy!) Visit us at KHOU, with our low fuel price, brand-new high-end facility and top-notch customer service. At Galaxy FBO, we strive to meet and exceed your expectations, continuously working on ways to improve your experience.
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ASRI 130.575 713-353-5300 [web site] [email] |
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Fun in the Bayou City is easy to find. Houston's downtown has been revitalized with numerous clubs, professional sports facilities and musical entertainment that has helped bring nightlife back to downtown. And that's in addition to the rest of the City's attractions, shopping and restaurants to fit all budgets. The Port of Houston, one of the region's greatest assets, ranks as the nation's largest port in international tonnage and second in total tonnage.
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| | 100LL | Jet A | SAF | FS | | $6.85 | | $7.24 | | $10.29 | Updated 20-Apr-2024 |
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Alternatives at nearby airports IMPORTANT: Note that the FBOs below are NOT at KHOU but at other nearby airports. Do not expect services from these FBOs to be available at KHOU. |
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UNICOM 122.975 toll-free 866-936-2626 281-945-5000 [web site] [email] |
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At KTME (Houston Executive Airport), 34 miles WNW
TOWER 126.975 Uniquely positioned as a gateway to Houston and the Energy Corridor, Houston Executive Airport is the newest business aviation airport in the Country. Come and experience exceptional customer service.
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UNICOM 122.95 281-275-2400 toll-free 866-435-9747 [web site] [email] |
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At KSGR (Sugar Land Regional Airport), 20 miles W
Sugar Land Regional Airport is the destination of choice for the business traveler in the Houston area. GlobalSelect provides excellent customer service, and is your luxury gateway to Houston.
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Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities |
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281-565-9700 [web site] [email]
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Western Airways is a Part 145 Repair Station providing routine maintenance, emergency repairs and annual/phase inspections for pistons, turboprops and jets. Western has a full-service Avionics Department performing upgrades, repairs and ADS-B and Wi-Fi installations. AOG mobile service available.
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832-792-1020 [web site] [email]
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Lone Star Aviators is the premiere Part 135 Private Jet Charter, Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance and Aviation Sales provider in Texas.
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Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society |
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713-454-1940
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Getting Around: Taxi, Limo, Rental Cars, Mass Transit |
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METRO bus # 41, 50, 73, 88, 143 |
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