Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (KPUW)
Medium airport · Pullman, Washington, United States
Airport data
| Name | Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPUW |
| IATA | PUW |
| Elevation | 2,556 ft (779 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°44'30" W 117°6'42" 46.74160, -117.11163 |
| Location | Pullman, Washington, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 7,100 ft (2164 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport at a glance
Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport is a medium airport in Pullman, Washington, United States, known to airline systems as PUW. The field elevation of 2,556 ft (779 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPUW 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, 05/23, offers 7,100 ft (2164 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPUW 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 Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport | KLWS | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Spokane International Airport | KGEG | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Fairchild Air Force Base | KSKA | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Felts Field | KSFF | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Walla Walla Regional Airport | KALW | 115 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,556 ft field elevation of Pullman-Moscow 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 Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport is KPUW, and its IATA code is PUW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport above sea level?
Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 2,556 feet (779 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.7416, -117.1116 — in Pullman, Washington, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport, about 41 km away.
Does KPUW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPUW 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 Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport?
Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 7,100 ft (2164 m) with a ASP surface.