Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW)
Medium airport · Walla Walla, Washington, United States
Airport data
| Name | Walla Walla Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KALW |
| IATA | ALW |
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°5'42" W 118°17'17" 46.09490, -118.28800 |
| Location | Walla Walla, Washington, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,527 ft (1989 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Walla Walla Regional Airport at a glance
Walla Walla Regional Airport is a medium airport in Walla Walla, Washington, United States, known to airline systems as ALW. The field elevation of 1,194 ft (364 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KALW are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 6,527 ft (1989 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KALW shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Walla Walla Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton | KPDT | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Tri Cities Airport | KPSC | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport | KLWS | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport | KPUW | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Baker City Municipal Airport | KBKE | 145 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Walla Walla Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,194 ft field elevation of Walla Walla Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Walla Walla Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Walla Walla Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Walla Walla Regional Airport is KALW, and its IATA code is ALW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Walla Walla Regional Airport above sea level?
Walla Walla Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,194 feet (364 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Walla Walla Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.0949, -118.2880 — in Walla Walla, Washington, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton, about 62 km away.
Does KALW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KALW appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Walla Walla Regional Airport?
Walla Walla Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 6,527 ft (1989 m) with a ASP surface.