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KLWS

Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport · Lewiston

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,442 ft / 440 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.40 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport (KLWS), located in Lewiston, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,442 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport
ICAO / IATA
KLWS / LWS
Municipality
Lewiston
Country
Region
US-ID — Idaho
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,442 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,511 ft / 1,985 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 99° / 279°
RWY 08 (99°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (279°)
109.70 MHz
IDENT: LWS | CRS: 264°
Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,002 ft / 1,525 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: ASPH-G
Heading: 131° / 311°
RWY 12 (131°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (311°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ASOS ASOS
135.57 MHz
CNTR SEATTLE CNTR
123.95 MHz
CTAF CTAF
119.40 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
RDO BOISE RDO
122.35 MHz
TWR TWR
119.40 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026