IAH ATC frequencies

The controller positions at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and the frequency each one uses. Right now IAH is landing on 8R and 8L.

Clearance delivery

IAH Clearance Delivery128.100

Ground

IAH Ground North Rwy 8/26118.575

Tower

IAH Tower Rwy 15/33120.725

Approach

IAH Houston Approach (Final 8L/26R)119.100
IAH Houston Approach (SW)119.175
IAH Houston Approach (SE)119.625
IAH Houston Approach (NE)120.050
IAH Houston Approach (Final 8R/26L)120.650
IAH Houston Approach (West Low)123.800
IAH Houston Approach Far West124.225
IAH Houston Approach (NW)124.350
IAH Houston Approach West126.675
IAH Houston Approach Final (Peak)133.050
IAH Houston Approach (Final 09/27)134.000
IAH Houston Approach Far Northwest134.300

Departure

IAH Houston Departure South119.700
IAH Houston Departure (NE High)132.250
IAH Houston Departure (East Low)133.600

Center

ZHU 36 Beaumont Low124.700
ZHU 46 Houston Hi132.775
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How a flight moves through them

A departure starts on clearance delivery for its route, moves to ground for taxi, to the tower for takeoff, then to departure control and the en-route center. An arrival reverses it: center, approach, tower, ground.

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Frequencies here are for listening and reference. Pilots use the current FAA Chart Supplement. How to listen to air traffic control.

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