William P. Hobby Airport (KHOU) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
William P. Hobby Airport (KHOU) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Houston, TX at 46 ft. KHOU reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS) — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (04, 13L, 13R, 17) — longest 7,602 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KHOU in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the south (180°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHOU 290253Z 18007KT 10SM FEW250 28/24 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02830239 53004
What changed at KHOU?
Since the 0153Z (8:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0153Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KHOU
KHOU is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,750 ft (field elevation 46 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service — the live broadcast.
HOU ATIS INFO V 0253Z. 19007KT 10SM FEW250 28/24 A2986 (TWO NINER EIGHT SIX) RMK AO2 SLP115 T02830239 53004. RNAV APPROACH RY 13R APPROACH IN USE. LNDG AND DEPG RWY 13R. DEPARTURE RUNWAY ASSIGNED BY GRO UND CONTROL. GROUND CONTROL COMBINED WITH TOW ER ON118.7. NOTAMS... RUNWAY 13L, 31R, 22, 4 CLOSED. TAXIWAY H 2, K 1, K 2, TWY D BTWN TWY Z AND TWY M CLSD. TWY G BTWN TWY F AND RWY 13R CLSD. TWY J BTWN RWY 4 AND TWY K CLSD. TWY Z BTWN TWY D AND TWY H CLOSED. ILS RWY 13R OTS, . ILS RWY 4 OTS, RUNWAY 13L PAPI OTS. CRANE AOB 75FT WEST OF TERMINAL. CRANE .6 NM NW OF HOBBY AIRPORT AOB 100 FT. CRANE 1 NM NW OF HOBBY AOB 100 FT. BIRD ACTIVITY VICINITY HOU ARPT. READBACK ALL RWY HOLD SHORT INSTRUCTIONS. ALL ACFT TAXI WITH TRANSPONDER ON. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO V.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KHOU. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13LFAV | 5,148 ft | CON | 5 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 13R | 7,602 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 22 | 7,602 ft | CON | 5 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 04 | 7,602 ft | CON | 5 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 31L | 7,602 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 31R | 5,148 ft | CON | 5 kt tail | 5 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KHOU weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, TX: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KHOU is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KHOU
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BPT UA /OV BPT340010/TM 2253/FL020/TP P28A/SK FEW025/TB LGT CHOP
BPT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BPT340010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2253Reported at 22:53 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.SK FEW025Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
IAH UA /OV 17ESE IAH/TM 2222/FL060/TP A20N/WX -RA/TB LT CHOP
IAH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 17ESE IAHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2222Reported at 22:22 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.WX -RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TB LT CHOPTurbulence: lt chop.Show raw report
DWH UA /OV 10 N DWH/TM 2159/FL083/TP C560/TB LT-OCNL TURB 055-083
DWH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 10 N DWHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2159Reported at 21:59 UTC.FL083Altitude: 8,300 ft MSL.TP C560Aircraft type reporting.TB LT-OCNL TURB 055-083Turbulence: lt-occasional turb 5,500–8,300 ft.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHOU
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHOU reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,800 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 45%
- 13L/13R
- 44%
- 04
- 8%
- 31L/31R
- 3%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0300Z (10:00 PM CDT)
TAF KHOU 290300Z 2903/2924 18007KT P6SM FEW250 FM290500 20006KT P6SM FEW020 FEW030 FM291400 23008KT P6SM SCT025 FM292000 17008KT P6SM SCT050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KHOU
- IATA
- HOU
- FAA LID
- HOU
- City
- Houston
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 46 ft
- Coordinates
- 29.6453, -95.2768
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 7,602 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 124.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 24m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- South Houston Area Radio Control Society - Tom Bass Park — Houston, TX · 6 mi
- Ellington Airport — Webster, TX · 7 mi
- South Houston Area Radio Control Society 1 — Houston, TX · 7 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHOU reported VFR conditions during about 82.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 271 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.0 kt, calm 12.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71.1 | 15.7 | 8.2 | 5.0 |
| Feb | 61.2 | 21.2 | 11.2 | 6.4 |
| Mar | 67.3 | 21.1 | 8.0 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 68.4 | 24.6 | 5.4 | 1.6 |
| May | 79.6 | 18.2 | 1.9 | 0.3 |
| Jun | 93.8 | 5.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 95.6 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 96.3 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 92.6 | 5.6 | 1.6 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 89.1 | 8.0 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| Nov | 80.4 | 11.7 | 5.7 | 2.2 |
| Dec | 66.4 | 17.9 | 9.1 | 6.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.8 kt |
| Feb | 8.3 kt |
| Mar | 8.2 kt |
| Apr | 8.4 kt |
| May | 7.7 kt |
| Jun | 6.3 kt |
| Jul | 5.6 kt |
| Aug | 5.3 kt |
| Sep | 5.6 kt |
| Oct | 6.3 kt |
| Nov | 6.9 kt |
| Dec | 7.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHOU airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, TX shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KHOU weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KHOU?+
KHOU has 8 runways — 04, 13L, 13R, 17, 22, 31L, 31R, 35; the longest is 7,602 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHOU report its own weather?+
Yes — William P. Hobby Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHOU have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KHOU broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes — KHOU publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KHOU airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for William P. Hobby Airport (KHOU) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for William P. Hobby Airport (KHOU)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for William P. Hobby Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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