Williston Basin International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Williston, United States. Its IATA code is XWA and its ICAO code is KXWA. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,344 ft (714 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 14/32, 7,503 ft (2,287 m) long. Local time follows the America/Chicago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- XWA
- ICAO code
- KXWA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 2,344 ft (714 m)
- Coordinates
- 48.2609, -103.7512
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 7,503 ft · 2,287 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Williston Basin International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SDY Sidney - Richland Regional Airport | Sidney, United States | 70 km · 43 mi |
| OLF L M Clayton Airport | Wolf Point, United States | 136 km · 85 mi |
| GDV Dawson Community Airport | Glendive, United States | 148 km · 92 mi |
| DIK Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport | Dickinson, United States | 178 km · 111 mi |
| MOT Minot International Airport | Minot, United States | 183 km · 114 mi |
| YQR Regina International Airport | Regina, Canada | 250 km · 155 mi |
| BIS Bismarck Municipal Airport | Bismarck, United States | 280 km · 174 mi |
| YDN Dauphin Barker Airport | Dauphin, Canada | 413 km · 257 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from XWA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,003 | 1,245 | 1,082 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,285 | 1,420 | 1,234 | View route |
| JFK New York | 2,506 | 1,557 | 1,353 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,233 | 2,009 | 1,746 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,757 | 4,198 | 3,648 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,100 | 4,412 | 3,834 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,320 | 4,548 | 3,952 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,774 | 5,452 | 4,737 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,020 | 5,605 | 4,871 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,419 | 5,853 | 5,086 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,794 | 6,086 | 5,289 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,473 | 7,129 | 6,195 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,580 | 7,195 | 6,253 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,797 | 8,573 | 7,450 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,883 | 8,626 | 7,496 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,208 | 9,450 | 8,212 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Williston Basin International Airport?
The IATA code of Williston Basin International Airport is XWA and its ICAO code is KXWA.
Where is Williston Basin International Airport located?
Williston Basin International Airport is in Williston, North Dakota, United States, at 48.2609, -103.7512.
What time zone is Williston Basin International Airport in?
Williston Basin International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Williston Basin International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 14/32, 7,503 ft (2,287 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Williston Basin International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Sidney - Richland Regional Airport (SDY), about 70 km (43 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.