Airports / Idaho / LWS
Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport
KLWS / LWSLewiston, IdahoELEV 1,442 FT
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
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).
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.
What fliers highlight
Terminal & facilities
4/5 reviews“Instead of fighting traffic and massive terminals, you’re quickly on your way to your next adventure.”
Aaron Linsdau Thriller Author5★ on Google
Easy in & out
2/5 reviews“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 94% of the 18 Idaho fields on the register.
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
From the ramp
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