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PKWA

KWA

Bucholz Army Air Field · Kwajalein

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
9 ft / 3 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 126.20 MHz (KWAJALEIN TWR)
Runway Summary
06/246,668 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

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Briefing for Bucholz Army Air Field (PKWA), Marshall Islands. This facility features 1 active runways with an elevation of 9 ft. Verified ILS frequencies are available for precision approaches.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Bucholz Army Air Field
ICAO / IATA
PKWA / KWA
Municipality
Kwajalein
Country
Region
MH-KWA
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 06 / 24
ILSLIGHTED
Length: 6,668 ft / 2,032 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 73° / 253°
RWY 06
109.90 MHz
ID: I-KWA | CRS: 65°
RWY 24
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

A/G SAN FRANCISCO ARINC
299.80 MHz
APP KWAJALEIN APP
126.20 MHz
TWR KWAJALEIN TWR
126.20 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

PKMJ ILS
Marshall Islands International Airport
431 km
PTSA
Kosrae International Airport
646 km
NGTA
Bonriki International Airport
1012 km
ANYN
Nauru International Airport
1034 km
PTPN
Pohnpei International Airport
1067 km

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified