LEWISTON/NEZ PERCE COUNTY (KLWS)
Lewiston, Idaho · Nez Perce County · 2 miles S of city
Lewiston/Nez Perce County (KLWS) is a towered, Class D public-use airport in Lewiston, Idaho at 1,442 ft MSL, with 2 runways (longest 6,511 ft asphalt). It is classified as a Commercial Service - Primary (Nonhub) airport in the FAA's NPIAS.
Airport information
FAA identifierLWS
ICAO identifierKLWS
Elevation1442.1 ft MSL
Latitude46.37450° N
Longitude117.01540° W
Magnetic variation15E
AirspaceClass D, E (CLASS D SVC 0600-2200; OTHER TIMES CLASS E)
NPIAS categoryCommercial Service - Primary · Nonhub
Based aircraft145
Annual enplanements36,761
Planned development (2025–29)$23,930,666
Sectional chartSEATTLE
ARTCCSeattle Center
Flight ServiceBoise
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1944/07
Fuel available100, 100LL, A
TowerATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityLWS
AttendedALL / ALL / 0530-2100
ManagerMike Isaacs
Manager phone208-748-9132
Nearby airports
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,511 × 150 ft | Asphalt (excellent) | 08: right pattern, V4L · 26: P4L, MALSR |
| 12/30 | 5,003 × 75 ft | Asphalt (excellent) | 12: right pattern, P2L · 30: P2L, displaced 253 ft |
ILS approaches: 26 (CAT I)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| COTTONWOOD RCAG | 123.95 | LEWISTON |
| COTTONWOOD RCAG | 290.55 | LEWISTON |
| CTAF | 119.4 | — |
| LCL/P | 119.4 | LEWISTON |
| EMERG | 121.5 | LEWISTON |
| GND/P | 121.9 | LEWISTON |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | — |
| EMERG | 243.0 | LEWISTON |
| LCL/P | 318.8 | LEWISTON |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 208-285-3657
Airport remarks
- CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS EXCP PPR CALL AMGR 208-790-1050.
- (E94) LAWRS
- FREQUENT NO RADIO AGRICULTURAL ACFT ACTIVITY IN VICINITY OF ARPT.
- FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
- LWS APN E HNGR RAMP CLSD TO ACRS EXC GA AND ACFT WINGSPAN LESS THAN 58 FT.
- AIR CARRIER OPS RESTRICTED ON TWY D.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 26; REIL RWY 08; PAPI RWY 12 & RWY 30 - CTAF.
- TPA HVY AND TURBINE PWRD ACFT 1560 FT AGL ALL OTHERS 1060 FT AGL.
Nearby food & lodging
Food & drink
- Papa Murphy's1.6 mi
- Wooden Nickel1.7 mi
- McDonald's1.7 mi
- Strike & Spare Bar & Grill1.7 mi
- Burger King1.7 mi
- Arby's1.7 mi
Lodging
- Holiday Inn Express Lewiston2.1 mi
- Hampton Inn Lewiston2.2 mi
Nearby places © OpenStreetMap contributors
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.

