Bucholz Army Air Field — Kwajalein, Marshall Islands
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Distance & flight time from KWA
Bucholz Army Air Field
Bucholz Army Air Field occupies Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands, a coral atoll in the central Pacific that hosts a United States military installation. At an elevation of just 9 feet on the low reef, it has a single asphalt runway of about 6,668 feet, supporting the base and the limited civilian access tied to it. Kwajalein is one of the world's largest coral atolls by lagoon area, remote in the vast expanse of the Pacific far from any major landmass. As a military field, KWA is not an ordinary passenger airport, but the code identifies it in aviation databases, marking a strategically located installation in the central Pacific.
Runways at Bucholz Army Air Field (KWA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6668 ft (2032 m) | 198 ft (60 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Bucholz Army Air Field (KWA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | SAN FRANCISCO ARINC | 299.8 MHz |
| APP | KWAJALEIN APP | 126.2 MHz |
| TWR | KWAJALEIN TWR | 126.2 MHz |
Airports near Bucholz Army Air Field (KWA)
- Marshall Islands International Airport (MAJ) — 431.1 km (267.9 mi)
- Kosrae International Airport (KSA) — 646.0 km (401.4 mi)
- Bonriki International Airport (TRW) — 1012.5 km (629.1 mi)
- Nauru International Airport (INU) — 1034.5 km (642.8 mi)
- Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) — 1066.4 km (662.6 mi)
- Wake Island Airfield (AWK) — 1180.4 km (733.5 mi)
- Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) — 1353.5 km (841.0 mi)
- Chuuk International Airport (TKK) — 1754.6 km (1090.3 mi)
The KWA code chiefly identifies the Kwajalein Atoll airfield in aviation databases, with access tied to the military installation rather than open booking. It keeps this remote Marshall Islands field distinct on flight tracking.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bucholz Army Air Field?
The IATA code for Bucholz Army Air Field is KWA.
What is the ICAO code for Bucholz Army Air Field?
The ICAO code for Bucholz Army Air Field is PKWA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.