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Bucholz Army Air Field.
Kwajalein, Marshall Islands · 9 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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9
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
233 nm
To the nearest alternate
Marshall Islands International Airport (MAJ).
Overview
Bucholz Army Air Field, listed as PKWA / KWA, is a mid-sized airport in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. The airport sits 9 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into KWA for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Marshall Islands International Airport (MAJ, 233 nm), Kosrae International Airport (KSA, 349 nm), and Bonriki International Airport (TRW, 547 nm). With a single 6,668-foot paved runway, KWA can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from KWA depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Kwajalein.
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Field capability
ICAO
PKWA
IATA
KWA
FAA / Local
KWA
Elevation
9 ft
Coordinates
8.7201° N · 167.7320° E
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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,668 ft
- 06/246,668 ft × 198 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,668 ft
KWA's 6,668 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.
- 233nmMAJMarshall Islands International AirportMajuro Atoll
- 349nmKSAKosrae International AirportOkat
- 547nmTRWBonriki International AirportSouth Tarawa
- 559nmINUNauru International AirportYaren
- 576nmPNIPohnpei International AirportPohnpei Island
- 637nmAWKWake Island AirfieldWake Island
Location
Open the full mapPKWA · Bucholz Army Air Field · Kwajalein, Marshall Islands
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KWA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 2,124 nm | 5h 20m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,660 nm | 8h 55m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 4,131 nm | 10h 0m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,207 nm | 10h 11m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 4,306 nm | 10h 25m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 4,472 nm | 10h 48m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 4,622 nm | 11h 9m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 4,634 nm | 11h 11m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KWA?
- Bucholz Army Air Field's longest paved runway is 6,668 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 KWA?
- Bucholz Army Air Field has one runway; the longest measures 6,668 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KWA?
- The closest alternate is Marshall Islands International Airport (MAJ), about 233 nm away, followed by Kosrae International Airport (KSA) at 349 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KWA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 5h 20m (2,124 nm), Anchorage about 8h 55m (3,660 nm), San Francisco about 10h 0m (4,131 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.