Bucholz Army Air Field

PKWA / KWA

Kwajalein, MH

Last Updated
Sep 16, 01:40 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
01:40Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
11kt
70°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
29.83
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PKWA 160140Z AUTO 07011KT 10SM SCT024 31/24 A2983 RMK AO2 T03110240

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 9ft
SCT 2,400ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,409ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.83 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.82 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (9 ft)
Pressure Alt
99 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 2,021 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +16.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF PKWA 152328Z 1600/1624 06014G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT022 SCT050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 14kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KWA
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
6,668 ft 198 ft ASP 73°
↑ 10.8kt ↔ 1.9kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bucholz Army Air Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PKWA
IATA Code: KWA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 9 ft MSL

Location

City: Kwajalein
Country: MH
Latitude: 8.720120°
Longitude: 167.731995°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-11

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 6,668 ft
Width: 198 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Bucholz Army Air Field

Bucholz Army Air Field (PKWA/KWA) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Kwajalein, MH. The facility operates at an elevation of 9 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (06/24) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.