Williston Basin International (KXWA), North Dakota
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Williston Basin International (KXWA) serves the Williston, North Dakota area with a full-length concrete runway capable of handling business jet traffic year-round, backed by onsite US Customs inspection services and both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The field is uncontrolled, attended daily from 0700 to 1900 local time, and sits roughly 264 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area, making it a self-sufficient stop for operators working the Bakken region.
Runways
Williston Basin International has two paved runways. The longest, 14/32, is 7,503 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Williston Basin International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 7pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Williston Basin International 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
Williston Basin International recorded 4,056 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KXWA is concentrated in the fall months, with October recording the highest volume of the year and January and February the lowest.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 428 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Williston Basin International averages 8.5 days above 90°F in August, 30.9 freeze days in December and 3.3 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84.5°F, and January the coldest, at 22.1°F.
Weather station is 6.9 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Williston Basin International has published operating constraints in four categories: runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
MALSR is activated on runway 32; REIL is available on runways 04, 14, and 22; MIRL serves runway 04/22 and HIRL serves runway 14/32, both controlled via CTAF. HIRL on runway 14/32 operates at low intensity by default; increase intensity via CTAF. PAPI is operational continuously on runways 4, 14, 22, and 32.
Runway 04/22 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 30 passenger seats.
Birds and deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 148/R/D/W/T
PCR VALUE: 622/R/D/W/T
For after-hours fuel, contact airport staff.
Airport surface conditions are unmonitored daily between 0100 and 0500.
Onsite customs service is for US Customs only.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Williston Basin International has four airfields within 45 NM. The closest is Watford City Municipal, 34.50 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KXWA?
Williston Basin International, identified as KXWA, operates two paved concrete runways. Runway 14/32 is the primary strip at 7,503 feet long and 150 feet wide, suitable for larger business jets. Runway 04/22 measures 4,502 feet by 75 feet and carries a restriction: it is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled operations carrying more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled operations carrying more than 30 passenger seats. Both runways are concrete surfaces. Dispatchers planning larger aircraft should default to runway 14/32.
Is fuel available at KXWA?
Williston Basin International stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The field is attended daily from 0700 to 1900 local time. Outside those posted hours, pilots are directed to contact staff for after-hours fuel service rather than assuming self-service availability. There is no control tower at this airport, so fuel coordination outside attended hours should be arranged in advance.
Does KXWA have customs service for international arrivals?
Williston Basin International (KXWA) has CBP inspection services available onsite for US Customs clearance. This allows aircraft arriving from outside the United States to clear customs directly at the field rather than diverting to another airport. The remarks confirm the onsite designation is specifically for US Customs processing. Crews should still coordinate arrival details with CBP ahead of landing, as onsite availability does not eliminate standard advance notice requirements.
What is the pavement strength rating for the runways at KXWA?
Williston Basin International reports two separate PCR values in its airport data: 148/R / D/W / T and 622/R / D/W / T. These figures correspond to the pavement classification ratings for the airport's runway surfaces and are relevant for operators calculating weight-bearing limits for their aircraft. The two distinct values likely reflect the two different runways at the field, given their differing lengths and widths. Dispatchers should cross-reference the specific PCR value against their aircraft's landing gear classification before planning operations on either runway.
Is business aviation traffic at KXWA seasonal?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Williston Basin International (KXWA) shows a notable seasonal concentration. Monthly bizav operations in 2025 ranged from a low of 279 in January and February to a high of 428 in October, according to FAA TFMSC traffic data. Activity builds through the spring and summer months and peaks in the fall before tapering off toward year end. Total annual business aviation operations recorded for the airport were 4,056 out of 10,232 total annual operations.