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International Hub · United States

KHOUHOU

William P. Hobby Airport

Houston, United States

ICAO

KHOU

IATA

HOU

Category

International Hub

Elevation

46 ft

Country

United States

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at KHOU

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at William P. Hobby Airport (KHOU / HOU) in Houston, United States, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

KHOU is listed in our network as an international hub with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – United States

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States.

Applicable permit lead times for United States are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at KHOU

Direct FBO and handler coordination at KHOU covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

William P. Hobby Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of FAA Index C; airport category A as published.

Jet A1 Fuel at KHOU

Fuel on record at William P. Hobby Airport: Jet fuel & Avgas. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to KHOU

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for KHOU: 29° 38′ 42″ N 95° 16′ 37″ W; elevation 46 ft; local time UTC-6.

Crew & Passenger Services in Houston

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Houston.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KHOU.

Cargo Operations at KHOU

Support for freighter operations into KHOU covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

William P. Hobby Airport

Latitude
29° 38′ 42″ N
Longitude
95° 16′ 37″ W
ICAO code
KHOU
IATA code
HOU
Municipality
Houston
Timezone
UTC-6
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel & Avgas
Fire Category
FAA Index C
Airport Category
A
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To HOU?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for KHOU.

Submit flight inquiry for KHOU

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – KHOU

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for William P. Hobby Airport?

The ICAO code is KHOU and the IATA code is HOU.

Is Jet A1 available at KHOU?

Yes. Fuel on record at William P. Hobby Airport is Jet fuel & Avgas; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at KHOU?

William P. Hobby Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of FAA Index C.

What time zone does KHOU operate in?

William P. Hobby Airport operates on UTC-6.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for KHOU?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for KHOU.