Regional airport · Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands

Kwajalein Atoll/Bucholz AAF

PKWAKWA
Elevation
9 ft
Coordinates
8°43′N 167°44′E
Local time
Pacific/Kwajalein

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Field information

PKWA runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Kwajalein Atoll/Bucholz AAF (PKWA/KWA) has one runway, 06/24, 6,668 ft (2,032 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Operating hours: Attended (Base Ops) Mon- Sat: 1730-0. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at PKWA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    Pacific/Kwajalein

  • Country

    Marshall Islands

    MH

  • Municipality

    Kwajalein

  • Elevation

    9 ft

  • Position

    8.7201, 167.7320

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 8

  • Operating hours

    Attended (Base Ops) Mon- Sat: 1730-0

Runways · PKWA

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
06/246,668 ft (2,032 m)198 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at PKWA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kwajalein Atoll/Bucholz AAF (PKWA / KWA) in Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, through one 24/7 OCC desk. PKWA is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at PKWA

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Marshall Islands

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Marshall Islands. Applicable permit lead times for Marshall Islands are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Marshall Islands are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at PKWA

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at PKWA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at PKWA

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at PKWA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to PKWA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for PKWA: 8° 43′ 12″ N 167° 43′ 55″ E; elevation 9 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Kwajalein Atoll

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kwajalein Atoll. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at PKWA.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at PKWA

    Support for freighter operations into PKWA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where PKWA sits in the network

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Operating into PKWA?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kwajalein Atoll/Bucholz AAF — one desk for the whole trip.

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