West Houston (KIWS)
Non-towered public-use airport serving Houston, Texas, at 111 ft elevation.
Elevation111 ft
ControlNon-towered
Longest runway3,953 ft
Magnetic variation5° E
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Live weather
Forecast (TAF)
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Frequencies
| CTAF | 123.05 |
|---|---|
| UNICOM | 123.05 |
| Clearance delivery | 121.15 |
| Approach/Departure | 123.8 Houston |
Runways
| Runway | Size | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,953 × 75 ft | Asphalt | High intensity |
Fuel: 100LL, A+. Sectional: Houston.
Runway diagram
Drawn to scale from FAA runway-end data, true north up. Not for navigation: use the official FAA airport diagram and Chart Supplement.
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Before you fly here
- Read the FAA Chart Supplement entry for IWS: traffic pattern, CTAF/UNICOM, hours, fuel and remarks.
- Check NOTAMs and get a weather briefing at 1800wxbrief.com.
- Study the airport diagram and the sectional around KIWS for airspace and terrain.
- More detail: AirNav · SkyVector
Airport data from the FAA National Airspace System Resource (NASR) subscription effective Oct 1, 2026; magnetic variation as published for 1995. Weather is live from aviationweather.gov. Always confirm with current official sources before flight. This guide is a study aid.