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West Houston charts & airport diagram

West Houston (IWS · KIWS) in Houston, TX publishes 39 FAA charts, including 2 instrument approaches (RNAV (GPS)). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map

All of West Houston — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather
Airport
Approaches
Departures
Arrivals
Minimums
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Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.

What KIWS publishes

Instrument approaches at KIWS

West Houston has 2 published instrument approaches of 1 type (RNAV (GPS)). 2 of them offer vertical guidance; RNAV (GPS) gives the lowest minimums.

Departures and arrivals

West Houston publishes 17 departure procedures (SIDs) — charted routes from the runway to the en route structure, assigned by ATC in the clearance. It also publishes 7 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.

Takeoff, alternate and surface information

  • Takeoff minimums are published for KIWS. 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.
All 39 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link

Airport documents 1

Approaches 2

Departures 22

Arrivals 13

Minimums 1

Frequently asked

Does KIWS have an instrument approach?

Yes. West Houston has 2 published instrument approaches: RNAV (GPS). At least one offers vertical guidance.

What is the lowest approach at KIWS?

RNAV (GPS) to runway 15 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at West Houston. 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 KIWS have SIDs and STARs?

West Houston publishes 17 departure procedures (SIDs) and 7 arrivals (STARs). Both lists are on this page, each linked to the current FAA plate.

More about KIWS

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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