David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (KDWH), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (KDWH) sits in Houston, Texas, roughly 20 nautical miles from the metro core, and ranks as a Tier 1 business aviation field with an FAA-controlled tower operating year-round. The airport recorded 18,726 total annual operations in 2025, with 12,843 of those tied to business aviation according to FAA TFMSC data. A long primary runway, a full-length secondary runway, and a dedicated water landing area give KDWH a mixed operational profile that includes fixed-wing, helicopter, and seaplane traffic. Customs is not available onsite; the nearest customs point is George Bush Intercontinental (KIAH), about 12 nautical miles away.
Runways
David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport has three runways. The longest, 17R/35L, is 7,009 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is George Bush Intcntl / Houston (KIAH), 12 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport recorded 12,843 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October and November. Business aviation traffic at KDWH is heavier in the fourth quarter, with November and October posting the highest monthly operations counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 1,269 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport averages 28.0 days above 90°F in August and 5.2 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94.8°F, and January the coldest, at 63.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport has published operating constraints in six categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Houston Approach on the clearance delivery frequency; the same applies for IFR cancellation when the tower is closed.
Rapid helicopter refueling is available during FBO hours; prior permission is required, and pilots should contact the operations manager or call on frequency 122.95 before landing.
Aircraft at 25,000 pounds and over are restricted to Taxiways C, P, and E (between Taxiways P and G), Taxiway G (north of Taxiway E), Ramps A and C, and the Tomball Jet Center ramp. All other taxiways are restricted to aircraft below 25,000 pounds.
Taxiways D and K are restricted to aircraft at or below 12,500 pounds.
When the airport traffic control tower is closed, pilots can activate the REIL for Runways 17R and 35L, and the HIRL for Runway 17R/35L, on CTAF.
The approach ratio is 26:1 at the displaced threshold, over 100-foot trees located 2,600 feet from the threshold.
The obstruction clearance slope is 7:1 at the displaced threshold.
Taxiways A and B are closed east of Runway 17R.
A noise-sensitive area lies southwest of the airport. All military aircraft departing Runway 17R must climb on runway heading to 650 feet MSL before turning or rejoining the pattern.
Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Taxiways are unlighted.
An 8-foot fence lies at 0 feet distance, 240 feet left; a 15-foot road lies at 145 feet distance, 238 feet left.
Also present are 25-foot hangars at 185 feet distance, 135 feet left, on a 7:1 slope.
After sunset, large aircraft should use Taxiway P between Taxiways E and C.
A helicopter practice area is located west of the airport traffic control tower, at or below 600 feet.
Four helicopter parking pads are located east of Taxiway K.
Taxiway K is restricted to piston aircraft only.
The intersection where Taxiways Papa, Echo, Juliette, and Kilo meet is referred to as the Triangle.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport has five airfields within 24 NM. The closest is George Bush Intcntl / Houston (KIAH), 11.93 NM southeast.
Part of the Houston area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KDWH?
The longest runway at David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport is 17R/35L, a paved asphalt surface measuring 7,009 feet long and 100 feet wide. This runway carries the field's primary instrument and jet traffic. A secondary paved runway, 17L/35R, spans 3,500 feet with a narrower 35-foot width and handles lighter traffic. KDWH also has a 2,530-foot water landing area, designated 17W/35W, for seaplane operations. Together these surfaces support the mixed fixed-wing and float operations that characterize the airport.
Is customs available at KDWH?
Customs is not available onsite at David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport. The nearest customs facility is George Bush Intercontinental Airport (KIAH), located approximately 11.93 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international destinations need to plan a customs stop at KIAH or another designated port of entry before or after using KDWH. This distance is short enough that many operators treat it as a routine positioning leg rather than a significant detour. KDWH itself functions as a domestic business aviation field within the Houston metro area.
What weight restrictions apply to taxiways at KDWH?
David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport applies specific weight limits across its taxiway network. Aircraft at 25,000 pounds and over are restricted to Taxiways C, P, and E between Taxiways P and G, plus Taxiway G north of Taxiway E, along with Ramps A and C and the Tomball Jet Center ramp. All other taxiways are limited to aircraft below 25,000 pounds. Taxiways D and K carry a tighter restriction, limited to aircraft at or below 12,500 pounds. Taxiway K is further restricted to piston aircraft only, so dispatchers routing heavier jets need to plan ground movement accordingly.
Does KDWH have helicopter facilities?
Yes, David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport supports dedicated helicopter operations. Four helicopter parking pads are located east of Taxiway K, and a helicopter practice area sits west of the tower at or below 600 feet. Rapid refueling for helicopters is available during FBO hours, though prior permission is required and pilots must contact the operations manager or call on frequency 122.95 before landing. This combination of practice airspace, dedicated parking, and refueling support makes KDWH an active field for rotorcraft alongside its fixed-wing traffic.
When is KDWH business aviation traffic busiest?
Business aviation traffic at KDWH peaks in the fall, with November recording 1,269 operations and October recording 1,230 operations, the two highest months of 2025. Traffic tapers through the winter, with February at 869 operations marking the lowest point of the year. David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport's overall 2025 business aviation total reached 12,843 operations against 18,726 total operations at the field, according to FAA TFMSC data. Dispatchers planning fall visits should anticipate a busier ramp and taxi environment than in the winter months.