Lawrence Municipal (KLWM), Massachusetts
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWM) sits in Lawrence, Massachusetts, roughly 21 nautical miles from the metro core, and functions as a towered, public-use field with two paved runways. The airport offers on-site CBP inspection services and stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel, supporting a mix of piston and business jet traffic. Regional neighbors include Beverly Regional, Hanscom Field, Boire Field, Manchester-Boston Regional, and Logan International, all within about 22 nautical miles.
Runways
Lawrence Municipal has two paved runways. The longest, 05/23, is 5,001 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Lawrence Municipal has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 10pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Lawrence Municipal has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Lawrence Municipal recorded 1,815 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May and July. Business aviation traffic at KLWM is concentrated in the warmer months, with July recording the highest monthly total and February the lowest, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 212 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Lawrence Municipal averages 6.1 days above 90°F in July and 27.9 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.2°F, and January the coldest, at 34.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lawrence Municipal has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
A lighted stack reaching 296 feet MSL is located half a mile northwest of the runway 23 approach end.
Pilot-activated REIL lighting serves runways 05, 23, 14, and 32. PAPI lighting serves runways 05, 23, and 32. HIRL lighting serves runway 05/23, and MIRL lighting serves runway 14/32. All lighting is activated via CTAF.
The approach obstruction clearance ratio is 50:1 to the displaced threshold.
Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
A hill is located 5,400 feet southeast of the airport, and a lighted standpipe stands 7,200 feet northeast.
The traffic pattern is closed; pilots should initiate turn-out at 700 feet AGL.
Pilots should use reasonable efforts to maintain the manufacturer's recommended best rate of climb.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lawrence Municipal has five airfields within 22 NM. The closest is Beverly Regional (KBVY), 12.15 NM southeast.
Part of the Boston area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KLWM?
Lawrence Municipal Airport, KLWM, operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 05/23 is the longer of the two at 5,001 feet and 100 feet wide, and it carries high-intensity runway lighting. Runway 14/32 measures 3,654 feet by 100 feet with medium-intensity lighting. Both runways support REIL activation, and precision approach path indicators cover runways 05, 23, and 32. Pilots operate on the CTAF to activate the lighting systems for either runway.
Is customs available at KLWM?
Yes, Lawrence Municipal Airport offers CBP inspection services onsite. This means crews arriving from international destinations can clear customs directly at KLWM without diverting to another facility. The airport is towered and staffed daily from 0700 to 2200 local time, which aligns with the window during which customs processing and other airport services are typically available. Dispatchers planning international arrivals should coordinate timing within these attended hours.
What fuel types are available at Lawrence Municipal Airport?
Lawrence Municipal Airport, KLWM, stocks 100LL, Jet A, and Jet A+. This mix supports both piston general aviation traffic and business jet operations at the field. The airport is attended daily from 0700 to 2200 local time, the period during which fuel services can be expected to be staffed. Operators should plan fuel uplift requests within that attendance window rather than outside of it.
What obstacles should pilots be aware of near KLWM?
Several charted obstructions surround Lawrence Municipal Airport. A hill lies 5,400 feet southeast of the field, and a lighted standpipe sits 7,200 feet northeast. A lighted stack reaching 296 feet MSL is located a half mile northwest of the approach end of runway 23. The airport also reports wildlife activity on and in the vicinity of the airfield. Crews flying into KLWM should factor these charted hazards into approach and departure planning.
Does business aviation traffic at KLWM vary by season?
Yes, business aviation activity at Lawrence Municipal Airport is concentrated in certain months rather than spread evenly across the year. According to FAA TFMSC data for 2025, monthly business aviation operations ranged from a low of 68 in February to a high of 212 in July. The warmer months from April through October generally show higher operation counts than the winter months. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KLWM may want to account for this seasonal concentration when planning slots or expecting congestion.