Private jets at Houston Bush Intercontinental (KIAH)
Bush Intercontinental had 2,237 private jet arrivals in the 12 months to July 2026, about 6 a day. The busiest month, March, was 1.6 times as busy as the quietest, May. 1,265 different aircraft flew in, and the most common type was the Bombardier Challenger 300.
Data through 29 Aug 2026.
Private jet traffic at Bush Intercontinental, month by month
March was the busiest month, with 246 arrivals, and May the quietest, with 151.
Arrivals by month
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026Arrivals by day of the week
Thursday · 17%Thursday carried 17% of the week’s arrivals. Days in UTC.
Arrivals, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026: the side our tracking records most completely. Departures, routes and emissions are added once our departure records are complete. Every count is a minimum: flights the receivers missed aren’t in it.
The private jets that use Bush Intercontinental
Large-cabin jets made 51% of arrivals; the single most common type was the Bombardier Challenger 300, with 10%.
By size class
Share of arrivalsMost common types
Share of arrivalsThe jets that use Bush Intercontinental most
Visits to 22 Aug 2026Named aircraft are shown a week behind the other figures, with their visit count only. We leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to, and grades are on each aircraft’s own page.
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Flying privately into Bush Intercontinental
Bush Intercontinental’s longest runway is 3,658 meters, against 2,136 at Houston Hooks Memorial, 22 km away.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15L/33R | 3,658 m | 46 m | CON |
| 09/27 | 3,048 m | 46 m | ASP |
| 15R/33L | 3,048 m | 46 m | CON |
| 08R/26L | 2,866 m | 46 m | CON |
| 08L/26R | 2,743 m | 46 m | CON |
Nearest alternative: Houston Hooks Memorial (KDWH)
22 km away| Measure | Bush Intercontinental (KIAH) | Houston Hooks Memorial (KDWH) |
|---|---|---|
| Longest runway | 3,658 m | 2,136 m |
Runways from the airport database; distances measured from the airport reference point. Check runway limits and slots with your operator.
Private jets at Bush Intercontinental: questions
How many private jets fly into Bush Intercontinental?
We tracked 2,237 private jet arrivals at Houston Bush Intercontinental in the 12 months to July 2026, about 6 a day, from 1,265 different aircraft.
What is the busiest month for private jets at Bush Intercontinental?
March, with 246 arrivals. May was the quietest, with 151.
Which private jets use Bush Intercontinental most?
The most common type was the Bombardier Challenger 300, with 10% of arrivals. Large-cabin jets made 51% in all.
What is the nearest alternative to Bush Intercontinental for a private jet?
Houston Hooks Memorial (KDWH), 22 km away, with a 2,136 meter runway against 3,658 here.
Do you publish who flies in?
No. We name aircraft by registration, with a visit count, a week behind. We never name owners, operators or passengers, and we leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Private jets at Houston Bush Intercontinental (KIAH).” Data through 29 Aug 2026. theaircraftledger.com/airports/united-states/houston-bush-intercontinental
Method: private jet arrivals at KIAH from ADS-B tracking, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026. Airliners, helicopters and piston aircraft excluded. Named aircraft a week behind. Every count is a minimum. About our data