David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport

DWH · KDWH · Houston, TX · Towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
152 ft MSL
Longest runway
7,009 ft 17R/35L
Runways
3
Mag var
5E
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:39 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:17 AM11:17Z
Sunrise06:43 AM11:43Z
Sunset08:13 PM01:13Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:39 PM01:39Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:39 PM → 06:17 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:13 PM → 05:43 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 078°downwind 348°base 258°final 168°45° entry17L35R17R35L17W35W

RWY 17LLEFT traffic

Heading
168° mag · 173° true
Dimensions
3,500 × 35 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
118.4
More details — RWY 17L
Threshold elev
150 ft
Markings
basic
TDZ elevation
150 ft

Condition: Good. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Hooks”
ATIS
128.375
ASOS/AWOS
128.375
Clearance — primary
119.45

Taxi & takeoff

“Hooks”
Ground — primary
121.8
Tower — primary
118.4 WEST 127.4 EAST

Departure & arrival

“Houston”
App/Dep
119.7 PIEGY RNAV arrivals; ALEXANDRIA · BLTWY RNAV · BORRN RNAV +18 more departures

Also

CTAF
118.4
UNICOM
122.95

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (10 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
119.7ALEXANDRIA DP · BLTWY RNAV DP · BORRN RNAV DP (RWY 35L, 35R) · CRIED DP · DREMR DP · EL DORADO DP · GIFFA DP · HOODO RNAV DP (RWY 35L, 35R) · INDIE RNAV DP (RWY 35L, 35R) · JUNCTION DP (RWY 35L, 35R) · KARRR RNAV DP (RWY 35L, 35R) · LAKE CHARLES DP · LEONA DP · LUFKIN DP · LURIC RNAV DP · MMALT RNAV DP · PIEGY RNAV STAR · STRYA DP · STYCK DP · TRUAX DP · WATFO DP (RWY 35L, 35R) · WYLSN RNAV DP (RWY 35L, 35R)
120.05HUDZY STAR · OHIIO STAR
123.8BORRN RNAV DP (RWY 17L, 17R) · HOODO RNAV DP (RWY 17L, 17R) · INDIE RNAV DP (RWY 17L, 17R) · JUNCTION DP (RWY 17L, 17R) · KARRR RNAV DP (RWY 17L, 17R) · WATFO DP (RWY 17L, 17R) · WYLSN RNAV DP (RWY 17L, 17R)
124.35RIICE STAR
239.0GND/P
257.7BORRN RNAV DP (RWY 17L, 17R) · HOODO RNAV DP (RWY 17L, 17R) · INDIE RNAV DP (RWY 17L, 17R) · JUNCTION DP (RWY 17L, 17R) · KARRR RNAV DP (RWY 17L, 17R) · WATFO DP (RWY 17L, 17R) · WYLSN RNAV DP (RWY 17L, 17R)
281.4ALEXANDRIA DP · APCH/P DEP/P · BLTWY RNAV DP · BORRN RNAV DP (RWY 35L, 35R) · CRIED DP · DREMR DP · EL DORADO DP · GIFFA DP · HOODO RNAV DP (RWY 35L, 35R) · INDIE RNAV DP (RWY 35L, 35R) · JUNCTION DP (RWY 35L, 35R) · KARRR RNAV DP (RWY 35L, 35R) · LAKE CHARLES DP · LEONA DP · LUFKIN DP · LURIC RNAV DP · MMALT RNAV DP · PIEGY RNAV STAR · STRYA DP · STYCK DP · TRUAX DP · WATFO DP (RWY 35L, 35R) · WYLSN RNAV DP (RWY 35L, 35R)
316.15RIICE STAR
354.1LCL/P
379.1HUDZY STAR · OHIIO STAR

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 17R
RunwayILS
RWY 17RLOC/DME · LOC 110.5 (HEW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

IAH 116.60 · TNV 115.90 · EFD 109.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
IAH · Humble VORTAC 116.60 · 113X High r295° / 12.5 NM
TNV · Navasota VOR/DME 115.90 · 106X High r109° / 29.6 NM
EFD · Ellington TACAN 109.40 · 31X r318° / 34.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

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Approaches
Departures
Arrivals
Minimums
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From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KDWH / DWH
Coordinates
30.0618, -95.5528
Elevation
152 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5E
Sectional chart
HOUSTON
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
Tower hours
0700-2200
Airspace
Class D · CLASS D SVC 0700-2200; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
Weather station
ASOS · 128.375 · ☎ 281-251-7853
ARTCC
HOUSTON (ZHU)
Flight service (FSS)
MONTGOMERY COUNTY · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
DWH
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1963/09
Distance from city
17 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT REIL RWYS 17R & 35L; HIRL RWY 17R/35L - CTAF. on 118.4Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 17R: 4-light PAPI (right) · 35L: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A-1 (additive)
Bulk oxygen
LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Avionics, Charter, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JAG GILL
20803 STEUBNER AIRLINE, NR 0, SPRING, TX
281-376-5436
Manager
AMY MOUNGER
20803 STEUBNER AIRLINE, NR 0, SPRING, TX
281-376-5436
Remarks FAA · 23 notes

General

  • TWYS UNLGTD.
  • AFT SS LRG ACFT USE TWY P BTN TWYS E & C.
  • HEL PRACTICE AREA WEST OF ATCT AT OR BLW 600 FT.
  • FOUR HEL PRKG PADS LCTD EAST OF TWY K.
  • TWY K RSTRD TO PISTON ACFT ONLY.
  • TWYS A & B CLSD EAST OF RWY 17R.
  • NOISE SENSITIVE AREA SW OF ARPT. ALL MIL ACFT DEPARTING RWY 17R CLIMB RWY HDG TO 650 FT MSL PRIOR TO TURNS OR REJOIN.
  • ACFT 25000 LBS & OVR ARE RSTRD TO TWYS C, P, E (BTN TWYS P & G), TWY G (NORTH OF TWY E), RAMPS A AND C AND THE TOMBALL JET CNTR RAMP. ALL OTHER TWYS RSTRD TO ACFT BLW 25000 LBS.
  • TWYS D & K RSTRD TO ACFT 12500 LBS AND BLW.
  • INT WHERE TWYS PAPA, ECHO, JULIETTE & KILO MEET IS REFERRED TO AS THE TRIANGLE.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD, CTC HOUSTON APCH ON CD FREQ OR CALL 281-443-5844. FOR IFR CANCELLATION WHEN ATCT CLSD, CALL 281-443-5888.
  • WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • RAPID RFL AVBL HEL DURG FBO HRS, PPR 24 HRS. CTC OPNS MGR 832-953-8572 OR FREQ 122.95 PRIOR TO LNDG.

Runways

  • BUOY
  • BUOY

Lighting

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT REIL RWYS 17R & 35L; HIRL RWY 17R/35L - CTAF.
  • REIL LCTD 126 FT BYD DSPLCD THR.

Obstructions

  • 8 FT FENCE, 0 FT DSTC, 240 L, 15 FT RD, 145 FT DSTC, 238 FT L.
  • APCH RATIO 26:1 AT DSPLCD THR OVR 100 FT TREES 2600 FT DSTC.
  • OBSTN CLNC SLOPE 7:1 AT DSPLCD THLD.
  • ALSO 25 FT HGRS, 185 FT DSTC, 135 FT L, 7:1.

Contact

  • NORTHWEST ARPT MANAGEMENT, L.P.
  • RSCHMIDT@HOOKSAIRPORT.COM
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About KDWH

David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH · KDWH) is an airport in Houston, TX, at 152 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 7,009 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KDWH, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KDWH have a control tower?

Yes. David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KDWH?

David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 7,009 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KDWH?

David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport is in Houston, TX, at an elevation of 152 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.0618, -95.5528.

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