Airports / Nevada / LWL
Wells Municipal Airport/Harriet Field.
Wells, Nevada · 5,772 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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5 ratings
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Operators based
5,772
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
43 nm
To the nearest alternate
Elko Regional Airport (EKO), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Wells, Nevada, Wells Municipal Airport/Harriet Field (KLWL / LWL) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 5,772 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into LWL for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Elko Regional Airport (EKO, 43 nm), Wendover Airport (ENV, 47 nm), and Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport (TWF, 84 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,508-foot paved runway, LWL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from LWL depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Wells.
1 FBO serves KLWL. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Wells Municipal Airport
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- 24hrs (airport unattended)
- Unicom 122.800
- Fuel
- Phone
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KLWL
IATA
LWL
FAA / Local
LWL
Elevation
5,772 ft
Coordinates
41.1171° N · 114.9220° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs NV fields
state range 1,870–6,259 ft
At 5,772 ft, LWL sits higher than 90% of the 30 Nevada fields on the register, a high-elevation field where density altitude can trim aircraft performance on warm days.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,508 ft
- 09/275,508 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 01/192,681 ft × 140 ftOtherUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,508 ft
LWL's 5,508 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation, and at 5,772 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 43nmEKOElko Regional AirportElko
- 47nmENVWendover AirportWendover
- 84nmTWFJoslin Field Magic Valley Regional AirportTwin Falls
- 100nmBYIBurley Municipal AirportBurley
- 109nmELYEly Airport Yelland FieldEly
- 123nmMUOMountain Home Air Force BaseMountain Home
Location
Open the full mapKLWL · Wells Municipal Airport/Harriet Field · Wells, NV
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LWL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 135 nm | 43m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 238 nm | 57m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 302 nm | 1h 6m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 376 nm | 1h 16m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 386 nm | 1h 18m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 404 nm | 1h 20m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 448 nm | 1h 27m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 472 nm | 1h 30m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LWL?
- Wells Municipal Airport/Harriet Field's longest paved runway is 5,508 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LWL?
- Wells Municipal Airport/Harriet Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,508 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Wells Municipal Airport/Harriet Field?
- One FBO serves LWL: Wells Municipal Airport. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to LWL?
- The closest alternate is Elko Regional Airport (EKO), about 43 nm away, followed by Wendover Airport (ENV) at 47 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LWL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 57m (238 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 6m (302 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 16m (376 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.