Airport code
KWA — Bucholz Army Air Field
KWA is the IATA code for Bucholz Army Air Field, an airport serving Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. Its ICAO code is PKWA, and it operates in the Pacific/Majuro time zone (UTC+12). The airport sits at 8.7201, 167.7320 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m).
Overview
About Bucholz Army Air Field
Bucholz Army Airfield is a United States Army airfield located on Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands. Its position is ideal for refueling during trans-Pacific flights, and the airport is available to civilians through Air Marshall Islands and United Airlines, mostly for the Island Hopper.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KWA |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | PKWA |
| Airport name | Bucholz Army Air Field |
| City | Kwajalein |
| Country | Marshall Islands |
| Time zone | Pacific/Majuro (UTC+12) |
| Latitude | 8.7201 |
| Longitude | 167.7320 |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,668 ft (2,032 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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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.
Where is KWA airport located?
Bucholz Army Air Field (KWA) is located in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands.
What time zone is KWA in?
Bucholz Army Air Field operates in the Pacific/Majuro time zone, which is UTC+12.
What is the nearest airport to KWA?
The nearest airport to Bucholz Army Air Field (KWA) is Ujae Atoll Airport (UJE) in Ujae Atoll, about 218 km away.
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