Airport code

KWA Airport Code, Bucholz Army Air Field

KWA is the IATA code for Bucholz Army Air Field, a regional airport serving Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. Airlines and booking systems use KWA, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code PKWA. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 8.72° N, 167.73° E.

City
Kwajalein
Continent
Oceania
Airport type
Medium airport
Coordinates
8.72012, 167.73199
Elevation
9 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Kwajalein airport code?

The airport code for Bucholz Army Air Field is KWA. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code PKWA, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1914 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code PKWA begins with P, the prefix ICAO assigns to the eastern Pacific and Alaska.

Where is KWA?

Bucholz Army Air Field serves Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. It is close to sea level at 9 ft (3 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at KWA

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 6,668 ft (2.03 km), designated 06/24.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Kwajalein?

The IATA airport code for Bucholz Army Air Field in Kwajalein is KWA. Its ICAO code is PKWA.

What is the 3-letter code for Kwajalein?

The 3-letter IATA code for Bucholz Army Air Field in Kwajalein is KWA.

What airport is KWA?

KWA is Bucholz Army Air Field, located in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands.

What country is KWA in?

KWA (Bucholz Army Air Field) is in Marshall Islands.

Where is KWA airport located?

Bucholz Army Air Field (KWA) is in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands, at coordinates 8.72012, 167.73199.

What is the ICAO code for Bucholz Army Air Field?

The ICAO code for Bucholz Army Air Field is PKWA. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code KWA.

What is the difference between KWA and PKWA?

KWA is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. PKWA is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Bucholz Army Air Field.

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