Lewiston / Nez Perce County Airport (KLWS), Idaho
Landing essentials
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Overview
Lewiston / Nez Perce County Airport, KLWS, is a towered public-use field in Lewiston, Idaho, sitting at 1,442 feet elevation and serving as a regional business aviation point roughly 83 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 records 5,123 total annual operations at the field, with 2,794 attributed to business aviation traffic. The airport is attended daily from 0530 to 2100 local time and stocks 100, 100LL, and Jet A fuel, supporting a mix of piston and turbine operators moving through northern Idaho.
Runways
Lewiston / Nez Perce County Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 08/26, is 6,511 ft long and 150 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
Lewiston / Nez Perce County Airport has Jet A, 100LL and 100 available on the field. Fueling is available from 5:30am to 9pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Lewiston / Nez Perce County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Spokane International (KGEG), 78 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Lewiston / Nez Perce County Airport recorded 2,794 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January and February. Business aviation traffic at KLWS is concentrated in the winter and late-summer months, with January and February each recording over 270 operations compared to lower counts in mid-summer.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 275 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Lewiston / Nez Perce County Airport averages 17.6 days above 90°F in July, 20.4 freeze days in December and 1.3 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.8°F, and December the coldest, at 40.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lewiston / Nez Perce County Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
The east hangar ramp at LWS is closed to aircraft except general aviation aircraft and those with a wingspan less than 58 feet.
When the ATCT is closed, activate the MALSR on runway 26, the REIL on runway 08, and the PAPI on runways 12 and 30 via CTAF.
PCR value: 360/F/A/X/T.
PCR value: 720/F/B/X/T.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 3.5 nautical miles.
Frequent no-radio agricultural aircraft activity occurs in the vicinity of the airport.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Seattle ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lewiston / Nez Perce County Airport has two airfields within 46 NM. The closest is Pullman / Moscow Regional (KPUW), 22.40 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KLWS?
Lewiston / Nez Perce County Airport, KLWS, operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 08/26 is the primary strip at 6,511 feet long and 150 feet wide, supporting the majority of jet and turboprop traffic. Runway 12/30 offers 5,003 feet of length but is narrower at 75 feet wide. Both runways are hard-surfaced and suitable for business aviation operations. The airport is towered, with an attendance schedule covering 0530 to 2100 local daily.
Is customs available on-site at KLWS?
KLWS does not have customs service on-site, according to the data on file. The nearest customs facility is at KGEG, located approximately 77.69 nautical miles away. Crews requiring customs clearance near Lewiston / Nez Perce County Airport should plan to route through KGEG or another designated port of entry. This distance should factor into fuel and routing planning for any international arrival. No customs type designation is listed for KLWS itself.
What fuel types are available at Lewiston / Nez Perce County Airport?
Lewiston / Nez Perce County Airport, KLWS, stocks 100 octane avgas, 100LL, and Jet A fuel. Jet A availability is confirmed for the field, supporting turbine business aircraft operations. The airport is towered and attended daily from 0530 to 2100 local time, which aligns with typical fuel service hours. No fuel restrictions or seasonal limitations are noted in the operational remarks. This fuel mix supports both piston and turbine general aviation traffic at KLWS.
What lighting is available at KLWS when the tower is closed?
When the control tower is closed at KLWS, pilots can activate airfield lighting via CTAF. This includes the MALSR on runway 26, REIL on runway 08, and PAPI on both runway 12 and runway 30. The PAPI system, however, is noted as unusable beyond 3.5 nautical miles. Pilots should account for this range limitation when planning a visual approach at Lewiston / Nez Perce County Airport during non-towered hours.
Are there any operational hazards to be aware of near KLWS?
Lewiston / Nez Perce County Airport reports frequent no-radio agricultural aircraft activity in the vicinity of the field. Dispatchers should brief crews on this uncontrolled traffic risk before arrival or departure at KLWS. Additionally, the east hangar ramp is closed to aircraft except for general aviation aircraft and those with a wingspan under 58 feet. Pilots unable to contact clearance delivery on the FSS frequency are advised to contact Seattle ARTCC instead. These remarks reflect standing local procedures at the airport.