Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport (KLWS)
Medium airport · Lewiston, Idaho, United States
Airport data
| Name | Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLWS |
| IATA | LWS |
| Elevation | 1,442 ft (440 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°22'28" W 117°0'54" 46.37450, -117.01500 |
| Location | Lewiston, Idaho, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,511 ft (1985 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 5,003 ft (1525 m) | 75 ft | ASPH-G | Yes |
Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport at a glance
Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport is a medium airport in Lewiston, Idaho, United States, known to airline systems as LWS. The field elevation of 1,442 ft (440 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLWS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 6,511 ft (1985 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLWS 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 Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport | KPUW | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Walla Walla Regional Airport | KALW | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Spokane International Airport | KGEG | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Fairchild Air Force Base | KSKA | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Felts Field | KSFF | 147 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,442 ft field elevation of Lewiston Nez Perce County 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 Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport is KLWS, and its IATA code is LWS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport above sea level?
Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport sits at an elevation of 1,442 feet (440 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.3745, -117.0150 — in Lewiston, Idaho, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport, about 41 km away.
Does KLWS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLWS 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 Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport?
Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 6,511 ft (1985 m) with a ASP surface.