Pullman / Moscow Regional (KPUW), Washington
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Pullman / Moscow Regional (KPUW) serves the Palouse region of eastern Washington and northern Idaho with a single 7,100-foot asphalt runway capable of handling a range of business aircraft. The airport sits at 2,567 feet elevation and operates without a control tower, coordinating traffic on CTAF. Nearby Lewiston / Nez Perce County lies approximately 22 nautical miles to the south, and the nearest customs facility is Spokane International, roughly 55 nautical miles away.
Runways
Pullman / Moscow Regional has one paved runway, 05/23, 7,100 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Pullman / Moscow Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Pullman / Moscow Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Spokane International (KGEG), 55 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Pullman / Moscow Regional recorded 1,414 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November. Business aviation traffic at KPUW concentrates in the fall months, peaking in October and November, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 171 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Pullman / Moscow Regional averages 8.3 days above 90°F in July and 24.7 freeze days in December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.4°F, and December the coldest, at 36.6°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Pullman / Moscow Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
Operations are not authorized on non-paved areas. Parking between the runway and taxiway is not authorized.
Runway lighting includes an activated MALSR system on Runway 05, REIL on Runway 23, PAPI on both Runway 05 and Runway 23, and HIRL on Runway 05/23, all controlled via CTAF.
Obstructions penetrate the imaginary surfaces on both the north and south sides of the runway.
PCR VALUE: 520/F/D/X/T
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Seattle ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Pullman / Moscow Regional has one airfield within 23 NM. The closest is Lewiston / Nez Perce County (KLWS), 22.40 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KPUW offer for business aviation traffic?
Pullman / Moscow Regional (KPUW) has a single runway, 05/23, measuring 7,100 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most business jet types operating into the region. The airport is non-towered, so arrivals and departures are coordinated on CTAF rather than with a control tower. Runway lighting includes MALSR on Runway 05, REIL on Runway 23, PAPI on both ends, and HIRL along the full runway length, all pilot-activated on CTAF.
Is fuel available at KPUW, and what type?
Pullman / Moscow Regional stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The airport attendance schedule runs daily from 0800 to 1800 local time, which governs when fueling services can be arranged. Operators planning arrivals outside these hours should account for the lack of attended service. KPUW sits at 2,567 feet elevation, a factor worth noting for fuel and performance planning on the 7,100-foot runway.
How does KPUW handle customs and international arrivals?
Pullman / Moscow Regional does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is at Spokane International (KGEG), located approximately 55 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance need to route through KGEG or another designated port of entry before or after operating at KPUW. Dispatchers should factor this distance into routing and timing when planning international itineraries through this airport.
What obstacles or terrain considerations affect operations at KPUW?
Obstructions penetrate the imaginary surfaces on both the north and south sides of the runway at Pullman / Moscow Regional. This affects instrument approach and departure planning at KPUW, and crews should consult current approach plates for specific obstacle clearance requirements. The airport also restricts operations to paved areas only, with no parking permitted between the runway and taxiway. These factors combine to make careful preflight review of published procedures important at this field.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at KPUW?
Business aviation traffic at Pullman / Moscow Regional shows a clear seasonal pattern, with the highest monthly operations recorded in November at 171 and October at 154, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. The lowest months are January at 86 and July at 87. This pattern suggests traffic builds through fall before tapering in mid-summer and again in the depths of winter. Total annual business aviation operations at KPUW reached 1,414 in the reporting year, out of 4,138 total operations.