Bucholz Army Air Field (KWA): Codes, Runways & Location
Bucholz Army Air Field (IATA: KWA · ICAO: PKWA) is a medium-sized airport serving Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. It lies at 8.7201° N, 167.7320° E, 9 ft (3 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bucholz Army Air Field
Bucholz Army Air Field is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kwajalein in Marshall Islands. It is identified by the IATA code KWA and the ICAO code PKWA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Bucholz Army Air Field has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2032 m (6668 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 9 ft (3 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Majkin Airport (MJE) about 79 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,032 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bucholz Army Air Field
Where is Bucholz Army Air Field located?
Bucholz Army Air Field is located in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. Its coordinates are 8.7201° N, 167.7320° E.
What is the airport code for Bucholz Army Air Field?
Bucholz Army Air Field has an IATA code of KWA and an ICAO code of PKWA.
How long is the runway at Bucholz Army Air Field?
Bucholz Army Air Field's longest runway is about 2032 m (6668 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Bucholz Army Air Field have?
Bucholz Army Air Field has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Bucholz Army Air Field a major airport?
Bucholz Army Air Field is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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