Wells Municipal / Harriet Field (KLWL), Nevada
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Wells Municipal / Harriet Field, identified as KLWL, is a public-use general aviation airport in Wells, Nevada, sitting at 5,769 feet elevation and operating without a control tower. The field serves a modest volume of business aviation traffic, with FAA TFMSC data recording 84 business aviation operations against 87 total annual operations in 2025. Surrounding terrain includes mountains to the north and south, and the field lies within reach of Elko Regional and Wendover airports as nearby neighbors.
Runways
Wells Municipal / Harriet Field has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 09/27, is 5,508 ft long and 75 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
Wells Municipal / Harriet Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Wells Municipal / Harriet Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Salt Lake City International (KSLC), 135 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Wells Municipal / Harriet Field recorded 84 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KLWL is concentrated in the fall months, with October recording the highest count of the year at 18 operations.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 18 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Wells Municipal / Harriet Field averages 10.9 days above 90°F in July and 30.4 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87.8°F, and January the coldest, at 35.8°F.
Weather station is 2.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Wells Municipal / Harriet Field has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Ultralight activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Runway 09/27 medium intensity runway lighting is activated on CTAF.
Runway 01/19 has no line of sight between the runway ends.
A telephone is available, located at the hangar.
Mountains are located in the north and south quadrants.
Snow removal services are available during daylight hours only, except by prior arrangement.
Firefighting aircraft activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Use caution during takeoff and landing due to wind circulations and thermals in the area.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Salt Lake ARTCC.
Segmented circle traffic pattern indicator arms are scattered and do not reflect right traffic where designated.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Alternates
Wells Municipal / Harriet Field has two alternates within 48 NM. The nearest alternate is Elko Regional (KEKO), 43.13 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KLWL?
Wells Municipal / Harriet Field, identified as KLWL, offers one paved runway, 09/27, measuring 5,508 feet by 75 feet with an asphalt surface. A second runway, 01/19, is 2,681 feet long and unpaved, surfaced in dirt and gravel. Pilots should note there is no line of sight between the ends of runway 01/19. The field is unattended and has no operating control tower.
Is fuel available at KLWL?
Wells Municipal / Harriet Field lists both 100LL and Jet A fuel types in its records. The airport operates unattended, so fuel access depends on self-service arrangements at the field. A telephone is noted as available at the hangar for coordination. Dispatchers should confirm fuel service details directly given the unattended status.
How do I clear customs near KLWL?
KLWL itself has no onsite customs service listed. The nearest customs airport is Salt Lake City International, KSLC, located approximately 135 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance in this region should plan their routing through KSLC rather than expecting service at Wells Municipal / Harriet Field. No customs designation is recorded for this airport.
What operational hazards are noted near Wells Municipal / Harriet Field?
Wells Municipal / Harriet Field reports mountains in both the north and south quadrants surrounding the airport. Wind circulations and thermals in the area are flagged for caution during takeoff and landing. Ultralight aircraft activity and firefighting aircraft activity both occur on and in the vicinity of the airport. Pilots operating at KLWL should account for these factors when planning approaches and departures.