Williston Basin International Airport (KXWA)
Medium airport · Williston, North Dakota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Williston Basin International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KXWA |
| IATA | XWA |
| Elevation | 2,344 ft (714 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°15'39" W 103°45'4" 48.26086, -103.75116 |
| Location | Williston, North Dakota, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 7,503 ft (2287 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Williston Basin International Airport at a glance
Williston Basin International Airport is a medium airport in Williston, North Dakota, United States, known to airline systems as XWA. The field elevation of 2,344 ft (714 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KXWA 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, 14/32, offers 7,503 ft (2287 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KXWA 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 Williston Basin International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sidney - Richland Regional Airport | KSDY | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Estevan Airport | CYEN | 120 km (65 NM) |
| L M Clayton Airport | KOLF | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Dawson Community Airport | KGDV | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport | KDIK | 178 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Williston Basin International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,344 ft field elevation of Williston Basin International 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 Williston Basin International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Williston Basin International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Williston Basin International Airport is KXWA, and its IATA code is XWA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Williston Basin International Airport above sea level?
Williston Basin International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,344 feet (714 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Williston Basin International Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.2609, -103.7512 — in Williston, North Dakota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sidney - Richland Regional Airport, about 70 km away.
Does KXWA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KXWA 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 Williston Basin International Airport?
Williston Basin International Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 7,503 ft (2287 m) with a CON surface.