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KIWSAIRPORT

WEST HOUSTON

HOUSTON, Texas

VFR9 Active NOTAMsUpdated 2h ago111 ft MSL

1

Runway

58

Frequencies

0

Procedures

9

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

KIWS

FAA

IWS

Elevation

111 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

58

Tower

No

Fuel

100LL,A+

Coordinates

29.818, -95.673

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

111 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

100LL,A+

ARTCC

HOUSTON

Coordinates

29.8182, -95.6726

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

ALL

Current Weather

METAR KTME 131435Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/22 A3012 RMK AO2

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

VRB° at 3 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

26°C

Dewpoint

22°C

Altimeter

1020.10 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KTME (14 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 14:35Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at KIWS. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Sugar Land facing North
Live

Sugar Land

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

12 NM away

Weather camera at Post Oak Heliport facing East
Live

Post Oak Heliport

East · Camera 2 · 3 cameras total

14 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
15/333,953 ft75 ftASPHHIGH

Frequencies

ALEXANDRIA DP (2)APCH (2)BLTWY RNAV DP (2)BLUBELL STAR (2)BORRN RNAV DP (2)CD (1)CESAN STAR (2)CRIED DP (2)CTAF (1)DREMR DP (2)EL DORADO DP (2)GIFFA DP (2)HOODO RNAV DP (2)HUDZY STAR (2)INDIE RNAV DP (2)KARRR RNAV DP (2)LEONA DP (2)LUFKIN DP (2)LURIC DP (1)LURIC RNAV DP (1)MMALT RNAV DP (2)OHIIO STAR (2)SNDAY RNAV STAR (2)STRYA DP (2)STYCK DP (2)TKNIQ STAR (2)TSHIRT STAR (1)TSHRT STAR (2)UNICOM (1)WAPPL STAR (2)WATFO DP (2)WYLSN RNAV DP (2)
TypeFrequencyName
ALEXANDRIA DP257.7HOUSTON TRACON
ALEXANDRIA DP123.8HOUSTON TRACON
APCH/P DEP/P123.8HOUSTON TRACON
APCH/P DEP/PXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
BLTWY RNAV DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
BLTWY RNAV DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
BLUBELL STARXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
BLUBELL STARXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
BORRN RNAV DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
BORRN RNAV DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
CD/PXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
CESAN STARXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
CESAN STARXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
CRIED DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
CRIED DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
CTAFXXX.XXXWEST HOUSTON
DREMR DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
DREMR DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
EL DORADO DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
EL DORADO DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
GIFFA DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
GIFFA DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
HOODO RNAV DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
HOODO RNAV DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
HUDZY STARXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
HUDZY STARXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
INDIE RNAV DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
INDIE RNAV DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
KARRR RNAV DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
KARRR RNAV DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
LEONA DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
LEONA DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
LUFKIN DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
LUFKIN DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
LURIC DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
LURIC RNAV DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
MMALT RNAV DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
MMALT RNAV DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
OHIIO STARXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
OHIIO STARXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
SNDAY RNAV STARXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
SNDAY RNAV STARXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
STRYA DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
STRYA DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
STYCK DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
STYCK DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
TKNIQ STARXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
TKNIQ STARXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
TSHIRT STARXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
TSHRT STARXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
TSHRT STARXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
UNICOMXXX.XXXWEST HOUSTON
WAPPL STARXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
WAPPL STARXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
WATFO DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
WATFO DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
WYLSN RNAV DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON
WYLSN RNAV DPXXX.XXXHOUSTON TRACON

Active NOTAMs

9 ActiveFDC: 6DOM: 3

6/9605

2026-05-12 12:00 2026-05-19 22:57

6/9641

2026-05-12 00:53 2026-06-11 00:53

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KIWS Operational Overview

Location & Facility

WEST HOUSTON (KIWS) is a privately owned airport open to the public located in HOUSTON, Texas, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 111 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 29.8182°N, 95.6726°W.

Runways

WEST HOUSTON has 1 runway. The longest runway (15/33) measures 3,953 feet by 75 feet with a asph surface.

Communications & Operations

WEST HOUSTON is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 58 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Services & Fuel

WEST HOUSTON offers 100LL,A+ fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near WEST HOUSTON, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at WEST HOUSTON is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations. There are currently 9 active NOTAMs for this facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIWS?

KIWS is the ICAO identifier for WEST HOUSTON, a public-use airport located in HOUSTON, Texas, United States.

How many runways does WEST HOUSTON have?

WEST HOUSTON (KIWS) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KIWS?

The field elevation of WEST HOUSTON is 111 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at KIWS?

Yes, WEST HOUSTON offers 100LL,A+ fuel.

What are the current weather conditions at KIWS?

The current flight category at WEST HOUSTON is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at KIWS?

There are currently 9 active NOTAMs for WEST HOUSTON. Sign up for AeroCopilot to read decoded NOTAM text and AI interpretations.

How do I access complete data for KIWS?

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Where is WEST HOUSTON located?

WEST HOUSTON (KIWS) is located in HOUSTON, Texas, United States, at an elevation of 111 ft MSL.

Does KIWS have weather cameras?

KIWS does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 12, 03:46 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 02:35 PM UTCSource: FAA faa-nms-notam· Updated May 13, 02:35 PM UTC