1
Runway
5
Frequencies
0
Procedures
Quick Facts
ICAO
PKWA
FAA
KWA
Elevation
15.9 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
5
Tower
Yes
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
8.720, 167.732
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
15.9 ft MSL
Control Tower
Yes
Fuel Types
None listed
Traffic Pattern
Not published
ARTCC
OAKLAND OCEANIC ARTCC
Coordinates
8.7201, 167.7317
Ownership
MR
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
Runways
| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 06 / 24 | 6,668 ft | 200 ft | ASPH | HIGH | SW (Single Wheel) 158,000 lbsDW (Dual Wheel) 205,000 lbsDTW (Dual Tandem) 308,000 lbs | - |
Frequencies
| Type | Frequency | Name | Call Sign | Use | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASE OPS ADVISORY SVC | 118.8 | BUCHOLZ AAF(KWAJALEIN KMR)(ATOLL) | KWAJALEIN | BASE OPS ADVISORY SVC | 2000-0400Z TUE-SAT, EXCLD FED HOL |
| EMERG | 121.5 | BUCHOLZ AAF(KWAJALEIN KMR)(ATOLL) | KWAJALEIN | EMERG | 2000-0400Z TUE-SAT, EXCLD FED HOL |
| GND/P | 121.9 | BUCHOLZ AAF(KWAJALEIN KMR)(ATOLL) | KWAJALEIN | GND/P | 2000-0400Z TUE-SAT, EXCLD FED HOL |
| LCL/P | XXX.XXX | BUCHOLZ AAF(KWAJALEIN KMR)(ATOLL) | KWAJALEIN | LCL/P | 2000-0400Z TUE-SAT, EXCLD FED HOL |
| LCL/P | XXX.XXX | BUCHOLZ AAF(KWAJALEIN KMR)(ATOLL) | KWAJALEIN | LCL/P | 2000-0400Z TUE-SAT, EXCLD FED HOL |
Airport Remarks
- 24 HR PPR THRU CMDR US ARMY KWAJALEIN ATOLL; P.O. BOX 26 APO AP 96555; ATTN: CTC BASE OPS, PACIFIC DSN 480-2131, C808-580-2131.
- 250 FT TWR 8.5NM PKWA BRG 300DEG.
- CTN-PILOTS HAVE EXPERIENCED VERTIGO DUR NGT OPERNS ESPECIALLY DUR PERIODS OF REDUCED VIS DUE TO LACK OF VISUAL CUES.
- AFCT WITH EXPLOSIVE CARGO SHOULD PLAN TO ARRIVE BETWEEN 0830-1730 LCL.
- CAUTION: MEN, EQUIP, AND VEHICLES MAY BE OPR IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE RWY. 250 FT TWR 8.5 NM WNW. VERTIGO POTENTIAL EXISTS DUR NGT OPR ESPECIALLY DUR PERIODS OF REDUCED VIS DUE LACK OF VIS CUES. AVOID RAIN CATCHMENTS ON N SIDE OF RWY AND TWY. PORTIONS OF TWY E NOT VIS FR TWR. NO OVRN AVBL. NUMEROUS TREES AND OTHER OBST WITHIN 300 FT S OF RWY. SEAWALL AT EA END OF RWY. ELECTRO-MAGNETIC RADIATION MAY EXIST 24 HR DLY WITHIN 5 NM SFC TO 30,000 FT. CTC BASE OPS OR TWR PRIOR TO ARR AND DEP FOR ELECTRO-MAGNETIC RADIATION HAZ DE-CONFLICTION.
- TRANSIT ALERT CONTRACTOR ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE 0730-1930 LCL.
- ARR/DEP SHOULD NOT BE PLANNED BETWEEN 1300-0730 LCL.
- AVOID RAIN CATCHMENTS ON N SIDE OF RWY AND TWY.
- (A70) FUEL CODE JP-5
- TACAN TOWER 75 FT HIGH LCTD 164 FT NORTH OF TWY E CNTRLN.
- PORTIONS OF TWY E NOT VIS FM ATCT.
- NUMEROUS TREES AND OTHER OBSTN WITHIN 300 FT S OF RWY.
- USE OF PARALLEL TWY A LMTD TO C-141 AND SMALLER ACFT.
- ELECTRO-MAGNETIC RADIATION MAY EXIST 24 HRS DAILY WITHIN 5 NM, FM SFC TO 30,000 FT.
- RSTD: TWYS A AND E ARE WEIGHT RESTRICTED FOR THE FOLLOWING ACFT: B737, B757, B767, C-5, C-17, C-130 BACK TAXI AND 180 DEG TURN ON RY WILL BE REQUIRED, FOR EITHER ARR OR DEP. EXCEPTIONS MAY BE GRANTED FOR TWY A, IN ORDER TO ACCESS EXPLOSIVE CARGO PARKING LOCATIONS.
- REPORT ON INITIAL CALL UP WITH AWOS WX INFO AVBL ON FREQ.119.675 OR CALL (808) 580-2131.
- ATNDD (BASE OPS) 1730-0900Z MON-SAT. AFLD OPEN 1900Z-0800Z MON-SAT, ALFD CLSD SUN. TRAN ACFT HRS OF SVC 1900Z-0800Z. OPS OT RQR USAG-KWAJALEIN ATOLL AIRFIELD MANAGER APVL AND SUPPORT PERS SKED AND FUNDED. UNATTENDED AFLD OPS NA EXC EMERG.
- RSTD: PPR WITH 24 HR NTC AND BILLETING CONFIRMATION NR REQ FOR ALL ACFT, EXC REG SKED COMM AND AMC CHANNEL MSN. EMERG DIVERT ACFT TO BUCHOLZ AAF OUTSIDE OF REG AFLD OPR HR, CTC FAA CONTROLLER AT OAKLAND CNTR TO AMG BASE OPS/TWR PERS RECALL. ALL ACFT TRNSPG XPLOS CARGO RQR A PPR. CTC BASE OPS, PACIFIC DSN 480-2131, C808-580-2131. ACFT AVOID OVER FLT E END OF ISLAND BLW 1500 FT AGL. TWY E IS WT RSTD FOR FOLLOWING ACFT B737, B757, B767, C-5, C-17, C-130. BT AND 180 DEG TURN ON RWY WILL BE RQR FOR EITHER ARR OR DEPT. EXCEPTIONS MAY BE GRANTED FOR TWY A, IN ORDER TO ACCESS XPLOS CARGO PRKG LOC.
- MISC: MINIMIZE ENG RUN-UP DUR.
- TFC PAT: ALL ARR AND DEP MAKE S TFC ONLY TO AVOID EXTRM RADIATION HAZ. OVFT OF THE ISLAND N OF RWY CNTRLN IS PROH.
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PKWA Operational Overview
Location & Facility
BUCHOLZ AAF(KWAJALEIN KMR)(ATOLL) (PKWA) is a military airport restricted to private use located in KWAJALEIN, , United States. The field sits at an elevation of 15.9 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 8.7201°N, 167.7317°W.
Runways
BUCHOLZ AAF(KWAJALEIN KMR)(ATOLL) has 1 runway. The longest runway (06/24) measures 6,668 feet by 200 feet with a asph surface.
Communications & Operations
BUCHOLZ AAF(KWAJALEIN KMR)(ATOLL) is a towered airport. A total of 5 communication frequencies are published for this facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PKWA?
PKWA is the ICAO identifier for BUCHOLZ AAF(KWAJALEIN KMR)(ATOLL), a private-use airport — permission from the owner is required before landing, located in KWAJALEIN, .
How many runways does BUCHOLZ AAF(KWAJALEIN KMR)(ATOLL) have?
BUCHOLZ AAF(KWAJALEIN KMR)(ATOLL) (PKWA) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of PKWA?
The field elevation of BUCHOLZ AAF(KWAJALEIN KMR)(ATOLL) is 15.9 feet above mean sea level (MSL), surveyed.
Is fuel available at PKWA?
No fuel types are currently listed for BUCHOLZ AAF(KWAJALEIN KMR)(ATOLL). Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What is the longest runway at PKWA?
The longest runway at BUCHOLZ AAF(KWAJALEIN KMR)(ATOLL) is 6,668 feet long.
How much weight can the main runway at PKWA support?
The main runway at BUCHOLZ AAF(KWAJALEIN KMR)(ATOLL) supports single-wheel landing gear aircraft up to 158,000 lbs.
How do I access complete data for PKWA?
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Where is BUCHOLZ AAF(KWAJALEIN KMR)(ATOLL) located?
BUCHOLZ AAF(KWAJALEIN KMR)(ATOLL) (PKWA) is located in KWAJALEIN, , United States, at an elevation of 15.9 ft MSL.