KXWA · XWA
Williston Basin International Airport
Williston, North DakotaElevation 2,344 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
14/32
RWY 14148°T
Landing length (LDA)7,503 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,503 / 7,503 / 7,503 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 32328°T
Landing length (LDA)7,503 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,503 / 7,503 / 7,503 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
04/22
RWY 0452°T
Landing length (LDA)4,502 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,502 / 4,502 / 4,502 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
RWY 22232°T
Landing length (LDA)4,502 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,502 / 4,502 / 4,502 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Williston Basin International Airport is in Williston, North Dakota. Field elevation 2,344 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerRYAN O'REAR
Manager phone701-875-8594
AttendedDaily, 0700–1900
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKXWA / XWA
SectionalBILLINGS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)GRAND FORKS
CustomsAirport of entry
RegionNorth Dakota
CountryUnited States
Coordinates48.2609, -103.7512
Distance from city9 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR US CUSTOMS, CALL 701-770-2460/2461.
›ACTVT MALSR RWY 32; REIL RWY 04, 14, & 22; MIRL RWY 04/22; HIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. HIRL RWY 14/32 OPRNL ON LOW INTST, TO INCR INTST - CTAF. PAPI RWYS 4, 14, 22 & 32 OPR CONSLY.
›SUPPL WND INDCRS RWYS 14/32 & 04/22.
›PCR VALUE: 148/R/D/W/T
›RWY 04/22 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
›FOR AFT HRS FUEL, CTC 701-570-5345
›PCR VALUE: 622/R/D/W/T
›FOR US CUSTOMS CALL 701-875-2128.
›ARPT SFC CONDS UNMON 0100-0500 DAILY.
›BIRDS & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KXWA have a METAR?
Yes. KXWA is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KXWA have a TAF?
When KXWA issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KXWA?
KXWA sits at 2,344 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KXWA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
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