Bucholz Army Air Field is a medium-sized airport serving Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. Its IATA code is KWA and its ICAO code is PKWA. The airport lies at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 6,668 ft (2,032 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Kwajalein time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KWA
- ICAO code
- PKWA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 9 ft (3 m)
- Coordinates
- 8.7201, 167.7320
- Time zone
- Pacific/Kwajalein
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,668 ft · 2,032 m | 198 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Bucholz Army Air Field, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MJE Majkin Airport | Majkin, Marshall Islands | 79 km · 49 mi |
| JEJ Jeh Airport | Ailinglapalap Atoll, Marshall Islands | 187 km · 116 mi |
| LIK Likiep Airport | Likiep Island, Marshall Islands | 212 km · 132 mi |
| UJE Ujae Atoll Airport | Ujae Atoll, Marshall Islands | 218 km · 135 mi |
| WTO Wotho Island Airport | Wotho Island, Marshall Islands | 249 km · 155 mi |
| RNP Rongelap Island Airport | Rongelap Island, Marshall Islands | 286 km · 178 mi |
| WTE Wotje Airport | Wotje, Marshall Islands | 287 km · 178 mi |
| UTK Utirik Airport | Utirik Island, Marshall Islands | 362 km · 225 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KWA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HND Tokyo | 4,115 | 2,557 | 2,222 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 5,056 | 3,141 | 2,730 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,126 | 3,807 | 3,308 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,099 | 4,411 | 3,833 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 7,982 | 4,960 | 4,310 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,607 | 5,970 | 5,187 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 10,017 | 6,225 | 5,409 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,084 | 6,887 | 5,985 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,677 | 7,256 | 6,305 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,785 | 7,323 | 6,364 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 13,057 | 8,114 | 7,050 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 13,178 | 8,188 | 7,115 | View route |
| LHR London | 13,227 | 8,219 | 7,142 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 13,435 | 8,348 | 7,254 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,328 | 9,524 | 8,277 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,027 | 9,959 | 8,654 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | SAN FRANCISCO ARINC | 299.800 |
| APP | KWAJALEIN APP | 126.200 |
| TWR | KWAJALEIN TWR | 126.200 |
External links
External links come from the source dataset and are not independently verified by FlyingWorld.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Bucholz Army Air Field?
The IATA code of Bucholz Army Air Field is KWA and its ICAO code is PKWA.
Where is Bucholz Army Air Field located?
Bucholz Army Air Field is in Kwajalein, Kwajalein, Marshall Islands, at 8.7201, 167.7320.
What time zone is Bucholz Army Air Field in?
Bucholz Army Air Field uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Kwajalein. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Bucholz Army Air Field?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 6,668 ft (2,032 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Bucholz Army Air Field?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Majkin Airport (MJE), about 79 km (49 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.