Kwajalein · Upcoming 29 Oct 2026 cycle
KWA PKWA
Bucholz Aaf(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll)
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Remark
Revised remark: Electromagnetic radiation may exist 24 hours daily within 5 nautical miles, from surface to 30,000 feet. Contact base operations or tower prior to arrive and depart for electromagnetic radiation hazard deconfliction.
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ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION MAY EXIST 24 HRS DLY WITHIN 5 NM, FM SFC TO 30,000 FT. CTC BASE OPS OR TWR PRIOR TO ARR & DEP FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION HAZ DECONFLICTION.
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History since Aug 2024
▶Effective 01 Oct 2026ACT 2FYI 2
Remark
Revised remark: RSTD: PPR WITH 72 HR NTC AND BILLETING CONFIRMATION NR REQ FOR ALL ACFT. EMERG DIVERT ACFT TO BUCHOLZ AAF OUTSIDE OF REG AFLD OPR HR, CTC FAA CONTROLLER AT OAKLAND CNTR TO AMG BASE OPS/TWR PERS RECALL. ALL ACFT TRNSPG XPLOS CARGO RQR A PPR. CTC BASE OPS, PACIFIC DSN 480-2131, C808-580-2131. ACFT AVOID OVER FLT E END OF ISLAND BLW 1500 FT AGL. TWY E IS WT RSTD FOR FOLLOWING ACFT B737, B757, B767, C-5, C-17, C-130. BT AND 180 DEG TURN ON RWY WILL BE RQR FOR EITHER ARR OR DEPT. EXCEPTIONS MAY BE GRANTED FOR TWY A, IN ORDER TO ACCESS XPLOS CARGO PRKG LOC.
Kept in the FAA's words: the plain-English version didn't use the verified meaning for REQ (request), DSN (defense switching network (telephone)) and DEPT (department).
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RSTD: PPR WITH 72 HR NTC AND BILLETING CONFIRMATION NR REQ FOR ALL ACFT. EMERG DIVERT ACFT TO BUCHOLZ AAF OUTSIDE OF REG AFLD OPR HR, CTC FAA CONTROLLER AT OAKLAND CNTR TO AMG BASE OPS/TWR PERS RECALL. ALL ACFT TRNSPG XPLOS CARGO RQR A PPR. CTC BASE OPS, PACIFIC DSN 480-2131, C808-580-2131. ACFT AVOID OVER FLT E END OF ISLAND BLW 1500 FT AGL. TWY E IS WT RSTD FOR FOLLOWING ACFT B737, B757, B767, C-5, C-17, C-130. BT AND 180 DEG TURN ON RWY WILL BE RQR FOR EITHER ARR OR DEPT. EXCEPTIONS MAY BE GRANTED FOR TWY A, IN ORDER TO ACCESS XPLOS CARGO PRKG LOC.
Remark
Revised remark: Restricted: taxiway A is weight restricted for the following aircraft: B737, B757, B767, C-5, C-17, C-130 back taxi and 180 degree turn on runway will be required, for either arrive or depart, exceptions may be granted for taxiway A, in order to access explosive cargo parking locations, taxiway B, C and E closed.
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RSTD: TWY A IS WEIGHT RESTRICTED FOR THE FOLLOWING ACFT: B737, B757, B767, C-5, C-17, C-130 BACK TAXI AND 180 DEG TURN ON RY WILL BE REQUIRED, FOR EITHER ARR OR DEP. EXCEPTIONS MAY BE GRANTED FOR TWY A, IN ORDER TO ACCESS EXPLOSIVE CARGO PARKING LOCATIONS. TWY B, C & E CLSD.
Remark
Revised remark: 24 hour prior permission required through CMDR US ARMY KWAJALEIN ATOLL; P.O. BOX 26 APO AP 96555; attention: contact BASE OPS, PACIFIC Defense Switching Network 315-480-2131, C808-580-2131.
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24 HR PPR THRU CMDR US ARMY KWAJALEIN ATOLL; P.O. BOX 26 APO AP 96555; ATTN: CTC BASE OPS, PACIFIC DSN 315-480-2131, C808-580-2131.
Remark
Revised remark: Traffic pattern: all arrive and depart make S traffic only to avoid electromagnetic radiation hazard; overflight of the island north of runway centerline is prohibited.
FAA text
TFC PAT: ALL ARR AND DEP MAKE S TFC ONLY TO AVOID ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION HAZ. OVFT OF THE ISLAND N OF RWY CNTRLN IS PROH.
▶Effective 15 May 2025ACT 1
Airspace
Class D airspace removed (was CLASS D SVC 2000-0400Z TUE-SAT, EXC FED HOL; OTHER TIMES CLASS G)
▶Effective 03 Oct 2024ACT 3FYI 4
Remark
New remark: RSTD: PPR WITH 24 HR NTC AND BILLETING CONFIRMATION NR REQ FOR ALL ACFT, EXC REG SKED COMM AND AMC CHANNEL MSN. EMERG DIVERT ACFT TO BUCHOLZ AAF OUTSIDE OF REG AFLD OPR HR, CTC FAA CONTROLLER AT OAKLAND CNTR TO AMG BASE OPS/TWR PERS RECALL. ALL ACFT TRNSPG XPLOS CARGO RQR A PPR. CTC BASE OPS, PACIFIC DSN 480-2131, C808-580-2131. ACFT AVOID OVER FLT E END OF ISLAND BLW 1500 FT AGL. TWY E IS WT RSTD FOR FOLLOWING ACFT B737, B757, B767, C-5, C-17, C-130. BT AND 180 DEG TURN ON RWY WILL BE RQR FOR EITHER ARR OR DEPT. EXCEPTIONS MAY BE GRANTED FOR TWY A, IN ORDER TO ACCESS XPLOS CARGO PRKG LOC.
FAA text
RSTD: PPR WITH 24 HR NTC AND BILLETING CONFIRMATION NR REQ FOR ALL ACFT, EXC REG SKED COMM AND AMC CHANNEL MSN. EMERG DIVERT ACFT TO BUCHOLZ AAF OUTSIDE OF REG AFLD OPR HR, CTC FAA CONTROLLER AT OAKLAND CNTR TO AMG BASE OPS/TWR PERS RECALL. ALL ACFT TRNSPG XPLOS CARGO RQR A PPR. CTC BASE OPS, PACIFIC DSN 480-2131, C808-580-2131. ACFT AVOID OVER FLT E END OF ISLAND BLW 1500 FT AGL. TWY E IS WT RSTD FOR FOLLOWING ACFT B737, B757, B767, C-5, C-17, C-130. BT AND 180 DEG TURN ON RWY WILL BE RQR FOR EITHER ARR OR DEPT. EXCEPTIONS MAY BE GRANTED FOR TWY A, IN ORDER TO ACCESS XPLOS CARGO PRKG LOC.
Remark
Remark updated: ATNDD (BASE OPS) 1730-0900Z MON-SAT. AFLD OPEN 1900Z-0800Z MON-SAT, ALFD CLSD SUN. TRAN ACFT HRS OF SVC 1900Z-0800Z. OPS OT RQR USAG-KWAJALEIN ATOLL AIRFIELD MANAGER APVL AND SUPPORT PERS SKED AND FUNDED. UNATTENDED AFLD OPS NA EXC EMERG.
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ATNDD (BASE OPS) 1730-0900Z MON-SAT. AFLD OPEN 1900Z-0800Z MON-SAT, ALFD CLSD SUN. TRAN ACFT HRS OF SVC 1900Z-0800Z. OPS OT RQR USAG-KWAJALEIN ATOLL AIRFIELD MANAGER APVL AND SUPPORT PERS SKED AND FUNDED. UNATTENDED AFLD OPS NA EXC EMERG.
Remark
Remark updated: CAUTION: MEN, EQUIP, AND VEHICLES MAY BE OPR IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE RWY. 250 FT TWR 8.5 NM WNW. VERTIGO POTENTIAL EXISTS DUR NGT OPR ESPECIALLY DUR PERIODS OF REDUCED VIS DUE LACK OF VIS CUES. AVOID RAIN CATCHMENTS ON N SIDE OF RWY AND TWY. PORTIONS OF TWY E NOT VIS FR TWR. NO OVRN AVBL. NUMEROUS TREES AND OTHER OBST WITHIN 300 FT S OF RWY. SEAWALL AT EA END OF RWY. ELECTRO-MAGNETIC RADIATION MAY EXIST 24 HR DLY WITHIN 5 NM SFC TO 30,000 FT. CTC BASE OPS OR TWR PRIOR TO ARR AND DEP FOR ELECTRO-MAGNETIC RADIATION HAZ DE-CONFLICTION.
FAA text
CAUTION: MEN, EQUIP, AND VEHICLES MAY BE OPR IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE RWY. 250 FT TWR 8.5 NM WNW. VERTIGO POTENTIAL EXISTS DUR NGT OPR ESPECIALLY DUR PERIODS OF REDUCED VIS DUE LACK OF VIS CUES. AVOID RAIN CATCHMENTS ON N SIDE OF RWY AND TWY. PORTIONS OF TWY E NOT VIS FR TWR. NO OVRN AVBL. NUMEROUS TREES AND OTHER OBST WITHIN 300 FT S OF RWY. SEAWALL AT EA END OF RWY. ELECTRO-MAGNETIC RADIATION MAY EXIST 24 HR DLY WITHIN 5 NM SFC TO 30,000 FT. CTC BASE OPS OR TWR PRIOR TO ARR AND DEP FOR ELECTRO-MAGNETIC RADIATION HAZ DE-CONFLICTION.
Remark
New remark: TFC PAT: ALL ARR AND DEP MAKE S TFC ONLY TO AVOID EXTRM RADIATION HAZ. OVFT OF THE ISLAND N OF RWY CNTRLN IS PROH.
FAA text
TFC PAT: ALL ARR AND DEP MAKE S TFC ONLY TO AVOID EXTRM RADIATION HAZ. OVFT OF THE ISLAND N OF RWY CNTRLN IS PROH.
Remark
Remark updated: There are numerous trees and other obstructions within 300 feet south of the runway.
FAA text
NUMEROUS TREES AND OTHER OBSTN WITHIN 300 FT S OF RWY.
Remark
Remark updated: 250 FT TWR 8.5NM PKWA BRG 300DEG.
FAA text
250 FT TWR 8.5NM PKWA BRG 300DEG.
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