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David Wayne Hooks Memorial charts & airport diagram

David Wayne Hooks Memorial (DWH · KDWH) in Houston, TX publishes 39 FAA charts, including 3 instrument approaches (RNAV (GPS), LOC). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map

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Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.

What KDWH publishes

Airport diagram

The FAA airport diagram for David Wayne Hooks Memorial — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.

Instrument approaches at KDWH

David Wayne Hooks Memorial has 3 published instrument approaches of 2 types (RNAV (GPS) and LOC). 2 of them offer vertical guidance; RNAV (GPS) gives the lowest minimums.

No published approach to runway 17L, 35R, 17W and 35W: landing on those ends in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.

Departures and arrivals

David Wayne Hooks Memorial publishes 19 departure procedures (SIDs) — charted routes from the runway to the en route structure, assigned by ATC in the clearance. It also publishes 5 arrivals (STARs), the mirror image: charted routes from the en route structure down to where the approach begins. Each one is in the list at the foot of this page with its continuation pages.

Hot spots at KDWH

The FAA publishes 6 hot spots here but no shapes, so they are not drawn on the map. Brief the descriptions against the airport diagram.

  • HS 1 Rwy Incursion Risk– Ramp accessible to inadequately trained drivers; inadequate signage leaving ramp.
  • HS 2 Rwy Incursion Risk– Complex twy intersection near Rwy 17L.
  • HS 3 Rwy Incursion Risk– Previous Incursions occuring Twy E at Rwy 17R–35L.
  • HS 4 Rwy Incursion Risk – Int of Twy G and Rwy 17L–35R. Acft exiting Rwy 17R–35L at Twy G sometimes fail to turn onto Twy F and enter Rwy 17L–35R wo a clnc.
  • HS 5 Rwy Incursion Risk – Int of Twy H and Rwy 17L–35R. Acft exiting Rwy 17R–35L at Twy H sometimes fail to turn onto Twy F and enter Rwy 17L–35R wo a clnc.
  • HS 6 Rwy Incursion Risk – Incursions occuring on Twy K at Rwy 17L.

Locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions — brief them against the diagram before taxi. Source: FAA Chart Supplement, reproduced verbatim on the 56-day cycle; the numbers match the circled HS markers on the diagram.

Takeoff, alternate and surface information

  • Takeoff minimums are published for KDWH. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
  • Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KDWH as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.
All 39 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link

Airport documents 3

Approaches 3

Departures 24

Arrivals 7

Minimums 2

Frequently asked

Where can I get the KDWH airport diagram?

The FAA publishes the David Wayne Hooks Memorial airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.

Does KDWH have an instrument approach?

Yes. David Wayne Hooks Memorial has 3 published instrument approaches: RNAV (GPS), LOC. At least one offers vertical guidance.

Are there hot spots at KDWH?

Yes. The FAA publishes 6 hot spots at David Wayne Hooks Memorial — locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions. Each one's Chart Supplement description is on this page, numbered the way the airport diagram marks it.

What is the lowest approach at KDWH?

RNAV (GPS) to runway 17R is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at David Wayne Hooks Memorial. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.

Does KDWH have SIDs and STARs?

David Wayne Hooks Memorial publishes 19 departure procedures (SIDs) and 5 arrivals (STARs). Both lists are on this page, each linked to the current FAA plate.

More about KDWH

Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.

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