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Airport Compatible Land Use Regulations

Background

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The Houston Airport System (HAS) provides a vital economic engine for Houston’s economy. HAS, a department of the City of Houston, operates the three major airports serving the City of Houston and the Greater Houston metropolitan region -- George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), William P. Hobby (HOU), and Ellington Field (EFD).

The Houston Airports are a major contributor to the economic growth and vitality of the greater Houston region. They generate more than $24 billion each year for the region’s economy, and create and support more than 151,000 jobs.

Houston’s population, employment and economic growth are fueled in large part by the Houston Airports and the passenger and cargo flights that connect Houston to the rest of the U.S. and international markets. Houston’s stature as a premier gateway to the world can only be sustained by a vibrant and thriving air transportation system, able to support and create new opportunities for travel and trade for Houston-area residents, businesses and visitors.

More than 50 million passengers who traveled through the Houston Airports in 2008 are projected to grow to 80 million by the year 2020. To accommodate this rapid growth, the Houston Airport System will need to continually improve and expand airport facilities and capacity.

In 2006, the FAA admonished the city of Houston for allowing incompatible development to encroach into areas affected by airport operations. In a letter, they asked the City to adopt measures that ensure compatible land development and would protect the FAA’s investment of grant funds in the three airports.

In an effort to promote compatible land uses the City of Houston has approved a new ordinance to control future development around the three airports.

How to Learn More

In this section you will find information about the Airport Compatible Land Use Regulations for the Houston Airports, as well as contact information for questions and inquiries. Updates and additional information will be provided on the Houston Airports System website – www.fly2houston.com.

Airport Land Use Resources

Frequently Asked Questions - Click Here

Airport Land Use Info Line - (281) 233-1961

To view a copy of the Final Airport Land Use Ordinance - Click Here

To view a copy the Building Code & International Residential Code - Click Here

To send us questions or concerns via e-mail - Click Here

To view a copy of the FAA's request to HAS - Click Here

To view a copy of the Land Use Compatibility Matrix (not part of the City of Houston Ordinance No. 2008-1052 (Airport Land Use Regulations) which was passed and adopted by City Council on December 3, 2008 and is for informational purposes only)  - Click Here

To view the George Bush Intercontinental Map - Click Here

To view the William P. Hobby Airport Map - Click Here

To view the Ellington Airport Map - Click Here

To use an interactive map to determine if your property is subject to the proposed ordinance, enter an address or HCAD TAX ID in the boxes provided below:

Address


Examples: 7931 Waxleaf Dr
or
17403 Sterlingstone Dr
or
Waxleaf@Brightstone

OR

HCAD TAX ID


13 characters, no punctuation

example: 1138030000009

In performing the above search, you will be transferred to the
Mapping System of the City of Houston Planning Department.

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