Posted on March 27th, 2023
David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport, located near Tomball in Harris County, Texas, is a medium-sized airport with two runways. The longest is 7009 feet long and suitable for all types of private jets. The airport is 23 miles northwest of Houston’s central business district and 10 miles north of George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. It is known for its diverse mix of aircraft and features a seaplane landing area. DWH started as a personal airport catering to local pilots, but it has grown to accept aircraft worldwide. Today, it serves hundreds of flights each day.
Located in Spring, Texas, David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport serves the greater Houston area. The airport is in unincorporated Harris County, just 23 miles northwest of Houston. Known for its excellent customer service, the airport is also a popular destination for aviation enthusiasts.
DWH opened to the public in 1963 and is known for its diverse mix of aircraft and features a seaplane landing area. It is also home to flight schools, including United Flight Systems and MCJ Aviation. The airport is near Downtown Houston, The Woodlands, and The Galleria. David Wayne Hooks Houston has an FAA Control Tower with hours from 6:00 AM until 10:00 PM, with two asphalt and a single water runway. The longest runway on the field is 7,009 ft. long. A single FBO serves private jets and passengers in addition to the terminal buildings.
Airport Codes: DWH (FAA, IATA), KDWH (ICAO)
Lat/Long: N30-03.7 / W095-33.2
Operating hours: 6 AM to 10 PM daily.
FBO: A single fixed-based operator (FBO) offers services
Runways: 17/35 – 7,009 ft. long
U.S. Customs: No.
Address: 20803 Stuebner Airline Rd, Spring, TX 77379
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Originally known as the Houston Northwest Airport, the airport was established in the 1960s by Charles Hooks. After his son David died in a plane crash, the name was changed to the David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport.
