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PKWA
Bucholz Army Air Field · Kwajalein
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
9 ft / 3 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 126.20 MHz (KWAJALEIN TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
06/24 · 6,668 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bucholz Army Air Field (PKWA), located in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 9 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 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Bucholz Army Air Field
ICAO / IATA
PKWA / KWA
Municipality
Kwajalein
Country
Region
MH-KWA — Kwajalein
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
9 ft
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Runway 06 / 24
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,668 ft / 2,032 m
Runway Width: 198 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 73° / 253°
Runway Width: 198 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 73° / 253°
RWY 06 (73°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-KWA | CRS: 65°
RWY 24 (253°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/G SAN FRANCISCO ARINC
299.80 MHz
APP KWAJALEIN APP
126.20 MHz
TWR KWAJALEIN TWR
126.20 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026