Walla Walla Regional (KALW), Washington
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW) is a towered, public-use field in southeastern Washington state, sitting at 1,194 feet elevation with a single concrete runway long enough to accommodate business jet and air carrier traffic. According to FAA TFMSC data, the airport recorded 3,929 total annual operations in 2025, with business aviation accounting for 1,342 of those movements. Customs clearance is not available on site, with the nearest facility, WA24, roughly 36 nautical miles away, so international arrivals require advance coordination.
Runways
Walla Walla Regional has one paved runway, 02/20, 6,527 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Walla Walla Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Walla Walla Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is WA24, 36 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Walla Walla Regional recorded 1,342 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May. Business aviation traffic at KALW peaks in May, with noticeably lower volume in the winter months of January and February.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 147 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Walla Walla Regional averages 17.5 days above 90°F in July, 20.0 freeze days in December and 1.1 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.1°F, and December the coldest, at 41.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Walla Walla Regional has published operating constraints in five categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
For clearance delivery when ALW ATC is closed, contact Spokane Approach. When Spokane Approach is closed, contact Seattle ARTCC.
Contact the airport manager to arrange ramp parking for aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of 175,000 pounds.
When the control tower is closed, activate the MALSR on runway 20, the REIL on runway 02, and the HIRL on runways 02/20 via CTAF.
PCR VALUE: 340/F/D/X/T
Surface conditions are unmonitored between 0000 and 0300.
A self-service credit card fueling facility is located 600 feet north of the air traffic control tower.
Fuel service is available 24 hours.
A portion of the corner at the intersection of taxiway A and taxiway A1 is not visible from the tower.
Taxiways A, A1, A2, A3, A4, and A5 are open to air carriers.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Walla Walla Regional has five airfields within 50 NM. The closest is Eastern Oregon Regional at Pendleton (KPDT), 33.40 NM southwest.
Part of the Eastern Washington and Oregon area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length at KALW?
Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW) has a single runway, 02/20, measuring 6,527 feet long and 150 feet wide. The surface is concrete, and it is the airport's only paved runway, also listed as the maximum paved length for the field. The published PCR value is 340/F / D/X / T. This single-runway layout means all arrivals and departures use the same strip, oriented roughly north-south.
Is fuel available at Walla Walla Regional Airport?
Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel with 24-hour fuel service. A self-service credit card fueling facility is located 600 feet north of the air traffic control tower for after-hours or unattended access. The airport's staffed attendance schedule runs 0800 to 1800 daily. Jet A availability supports business aviation operations, which account for a substantial share of the field's annual traffic.
Does KALW have customs clearance on site?
Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW) does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is WA24, located approximately 35.64 nautical miles away. Operators planning international arrivals should coordinate clearance through that facility in advance rather than expecting on-field processing at KALW. This distance should be factored into routing and fuel planning for any flight requiring customs prior to or after landing at Walla Walla.
What are the taxiway restrictions at Walla Walla Regional Airport?
At Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW), taxiways A, A1, A2, A3, A4, and A5 are open to air carriers. Controllers have noted that a portion of the corner at the intersection of taxiway A and taxiway A1 is not visible from the tower, which operators should keep in mind during ground movement. The tower is staffed under a defined schedule, and ground conditions between 0000 and 0300 are unmonitored. Aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of 175,000 pounds require coordination with the airport manager for ramp parking.
What happens at KALW when the control tower is closed?
When the tower at Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW) is closed, pilots use the common traffic advisory frequency, and the MALSR on runway 20, the REIL on runway 02, and the HIRL on runways 02/20 must be activated manually via CTAF. For clearance delivery while ALW ATC is closed, pilots should contact Spokane Approach; if Spokane Approach is also closed, Seattle ARTCC handles the function instead. This layered backup structure keeps clearance and lighting services available outside tower hours. Surface conditions also go unmonitored between 0000 and 0300.