KWA

Bucholz Army Air Field

Kwajalein · Marshall IslandsICAO PKWA

Bucholz Army Air Field (KWA) is an airport serving Kwajalein, Marshall Islands, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 8° 43' 12.4" N, 167° 43' 55.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 9 feet (3 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Majuro (GMT+12).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

9/ 3m

Pacific/Majuro

GMT+12

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Airport Details

IATA Code

KWA

ICAO Code

PKWA

City

Kwajalein

Country

Marshall Islands

Elevation

9 ft

Local Time

04:31 AM (GMT+12)

Coordinates

Latitude:8.7201°

Longitude:167.7320°

Popular Routes from KWA

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
KSA	Kosrae, Micronesia	401 mi	1h 16m	short-haul	164 kg	View
MAJ	Majuro, Marshall Islands	268 mi	1h 0m	short-haul	110 kg	View
PNI	Pohnpei, Micronesia	663 mi	1h 45m	short-haul	272 kg	View

Airlines Operating at KWA

1 active airline serving Bucholz Army Air Field.

United Airlines

UAUnited States

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Bucholz Army Air Field that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Marshall Islands International Airport	MAJ	Majuro	Marshall Islands	431 km
Kosrae International Airport	KSA	Kosrae	Micronesia	645 km

Other Airports in Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands International Airport

MAJMajuro

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 8° 43' 12.4" N
Longitude (DMS): 167° 43' 55.2" E
Latitude (Decimal): 8.720120
Longitude (Decimal): 167.731995
Hemisphere: Northern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Pacific/Majuro
UTC Offset: GMT+12
Current Local Time: 04:31 AM
Elevation (ft): 9 ft
Elevation (m): 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Bucholz Army Air Field?

The IATA code for Bucholz Army Air Field is KWA, and its ICAO code is PKWA. The airport is located in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands.

How many destinations can you fly to from KWA?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Bucholz Army Air Field (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands.

What airlines fly from KWA?

There are 1 airlines operating from KWA, including United Airlines.

What timezone is Bucholz Army Air Field in?

Bucholz Army Air Field is in the Pacific/Majuro timezone (GMT+12). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Bucholz Army Air Field?

Bucholz Army Air Field sits at an elevation of 9 feet (3 meters) above sea level.

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