Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport (KTWF)
Medium airport · Twin Falls, Idaho, United States
Airport data
| Name | Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KTWF |
| IATA | TWF |
| Elevation | 4,154 ft (1266 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°28'54" W 114°29'17" 42.48180, -114.48800 |
| Location | Twin Falls, Idaho, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,704 ft (2653 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 3,224 ft (983 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport at a glance
Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport is a medium airport in Twin Falls, Idaho, United States, known to airline systems as TWF. The field elevation of 4,154 ft (1266 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KTWF 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 8,704 ft (2653 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 KTWF 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 Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burley Municipal Airport | KBYI | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Friedman Memorial Airport | KSUN | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Mountain Home Air Force Base | KMUO | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Pocatello Regional Airport | KPIH | 162 km (87 NM) |
| Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field | KBOI | 185 km (100 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,154 ft field elevation of Joslin Field Magic Valley 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 Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport is KTWF, and its IATA code is TWF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport above sea level?
Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 4,154 feet (1266 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.4818, -114.4880 — in Twin Falls, Idaho, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Burley Municipal Airport, about 59 km away.
Does KTWF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KTWF 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 Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport?
Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,704 ft (2653 m) with a ASP surface.