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Terminal & facilities
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Airports / Idaho / LWS
Medium airport · LWS
Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport.
Lewiston, Idaho · 1,442 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
187 ratings
0
Operators based
1,442
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Lewiston, IdahoELEV 1,442 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
187
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
1,442
Field elevation
feet above sea level
22
Nearest alternate
nm to PUW
Field standing
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PUW).
Overview
Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport, listed as KLWS / LWS, is a mid-sized airport in Lewiston, Idaho. The field lies at an elevation of 1,442 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
LWS has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PUW, 22 nm), Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW, 55 nm), and Spokane International Airport (GEG, 78 nm). LWS offers 2 runways, the longest 6,511-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of LWS vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from LWS, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KLWS. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Hillcrest Aircraft Company
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Unicom 122.950
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- De-icing
- Crew car
- +1 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“For a regional airport, Lewiston consistently delivers a smooth, friendly, and efficient travel experience.”
Aaron Linsdau Thriller Author5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KLWS
IATA
LWS
FAA / Local
LWS
Elevation
1,442 ft
Coordinates
46.3745° N · 117.0150° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs ID fields
state range 1,442–5,318 ft
At 1,442 ft, LWS sits lower than 95% of the 22 Idaho fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,511 ft
- 08/266,511 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12/305,003 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,511 ft
LWS's 6,511 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 22nmPUWPullman-Moscow Regional AirportPullman
- 55nmALWWalla Walla Regional AirportWalla Walla
- 78nmGEGSpokane International AirportSpokane
- 79nmSKAFairchild Air Force BaseSpokane
- 80nmSFFFelts FieldSpokane
- 84nmCOECoeur D'Alene Airport - Pappy Boyington FieldCoeur d'Alene
Location
Open the full mapKLWS · Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport · Lewiston, ID
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LWS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 226 nm | 56m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 314 nm | 1h 8m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 400 nm | 1h 20m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 577 nm | 1h 45m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 599 nm | 1h 48m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 619 nm | 1h 50m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 624 nm | 1h 51m |
| Denver (DEN) | 666 nm | 1h 57m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LWS?
- Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport's longest paved runway is 6,511 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 LWS?
- Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,511 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport?
- One FBO serves LWS: Hillcrest Aircraft Company. 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 LWS?
- The closest alternate is Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PUW), about 22 nm away, followed by Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) at 55 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LWS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 56m (226 nm), Jackson Hole about 1h 8m (314 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 20m (400 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.