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Wiley Post Airport.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · 1,300 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
59 ratings
2
Operators based
1,300
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
#18 / 45
Oklahoma airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 59 Google ratings , ranked against 45 rated OK fields.
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Wiley Post Airport (KPWA / PWA) sits in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where it functions as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 1,300 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
For charter flyers, PWA is a home base: American Jet Charter, Inc. and Soulbird Aviation, LLC operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC, 9 nm), Tinker Air Force Base (TIK, 15 nm), and Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO, 47 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 7,199-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Oklahoma City, OK destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from PWA to plan your flight.
3 FBOs serve KPWA. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Bethany
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated northwest of downtown Oklahoma City, Atlantic PWA is the FBO that serves your aircraft needs. Our spacious base has 5 heated hangars and offers 24-hour surveillance and security, self-service Avgas, crew and rental cars, a public notary, and much more.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 04:00-22:00, on-call with prior arrangements
- Unicom 130.6
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +9 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
AvionAero FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 06:00-22:00
- Unicom 129.575
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- +9 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
JetSet FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 122.85
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KPWA
IATA
PWA
FAA / Local
PWA
Elevation
1,300 ft
Coordinates
35.5342° N · 97.6471° 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
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs OK fields
state range 451–3,123 ft
At 1,300 ft, PWA sits higher than 73% of the 52 Oklahoma fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 7,199 ft
- 17L/35R7,199 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 17R/35L5,002 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 13/314,214 ft × 100 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,199 ft
PWA's 7,199 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.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 9nmOKCOKC Will Rogers World AirportOklahoma City
- 15nmTIKTinker Air Force BaseOklahoma City
- 47nmSWOStillwater Regional AirportStillwater
- 50nmENDVance Air Force BaseEnid
- 65nmFSIHenry Post Army Air FieldFort Sill
- 65nmADTAda Regional AirportAda
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKPWA · Wiley Post Airport · Oklahoma City, OK
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PWA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas (DAL) | 166 nm | 47m |
| Austin (AUS) | 320 nm | 1h 9m |
| Houston (HOU) | 373 nm | 1h 16m |
| Denver (DEN) | 423 nm | 1h 23m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 492 nm | 1h 33m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 505 nm | 1h 34m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 535 nm | 1h 39m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 597 nm | 1h 47m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PWA?
- Wiley Post Airport's longest paved runway is 7,199 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 PWA?
- Wiley Post Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 7,199 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at PWA?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Wiley Post Airport as a home base, including American Jet Charter, Inc., Soulbird Aviation, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Wiley Post Airport?
- 3 FBOs serve PWA: Atlantic Aviation Bethany, AvionAero FBO and JetSet FBO. 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 PWA?
- The closest alternate is OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC), about 9 nm away, followed by Tinker Air Force Base (TIK) at 15 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PWA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Austin about 1h 9m (320 nm), Houston about 1h 16m (373 nm), Denver about 1h 23m (423 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.