KXWA

VFR

WILLISTON BASIN INTL

WILLISTON · NORTH DAKOTA

Elev
2,356'
Longest RWY
7,503'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR12:51Z
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Before you fly into KXWA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,356'
MSL · field 2,356' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +8 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KXWA

Current METAR

Observed 12:51Z

KXWA 121251Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM OVC050 10/09 A2988 RMK AO2 RAB1158E18B36E51 SLP125 P0002 T01000089
Wind
250° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 9°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,371 ft
Ceiling
5,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
9 NM NW
VFR sectional
BILLINGS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
XWA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RYAN O'REAR
Address
14127 JENSEN LANE, SUITE 200, WILLISTON ND 58801

Flight service · Hours

FSS GFK
GRAND FORKS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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250° · 8 kt
RWY 22
224°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 224° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,356 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32140° / 320°7,503 ftCONCStandard L
04/22Favored44° / 224°4,502 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
147,503'7,503'7,503'7,503'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
327,503'7,503'7,503'7,503'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
044,502'4,502'4,502'4,502'PAPI 2-box left(3°)
224,502'4,502'4,502'4,502'PAPI 2-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KXWA WILLISTON BASIN INTL in WILLISTON, NORTH DAKOTA, showing runways 14/32, 04/22 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 32
LD · CAT I
XWA
109.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 32
KXWA · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AGRI,AMB,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Customs
Available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • BIRDS & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • ARPT SFC CONDS UNMON 0100-0500 DAILY.
  • FOR US CUSTOMS CALL 701-875-2128.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 32; REIL RWY 04, 14, & 22; MIRL RWY 04/22; HIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. HIRL RWY 14/32 OPRNL ON LOW INTST, TO INCR INTST - CTAF. PAPI RWYS 4, 14, 22 & 32 OPR CONSLY.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFOR AFT HRS FUEL, CTC 701-570-5345

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22PCR VALUE: 148/R/D/W/T
  • 14/32PCR VALUE: 622/R/D/W/T
  • 04/22RWY 04/22 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.

Other notes

  • FOR US CUSTOMS, CALL 701-770-2460/2461.
  • SUPPL WND INDCRS RWYS 14/32 & 04/22.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KXWA

Answer card
ICAO
KXWA
Name
WILLISTON BASIN INTL
Location
WILLISTON, NORTH DAKOTA
Elevation
2,356 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,356 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
14/32 · 7,503 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
250° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Williston Basin Intl sits in Williston, North Dakota at 2,356 ft MSL. It has two concrete runways. The longest is 14/32 at 7,503 ft. The field is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. The published ILS serves runway 32. Pattern altitude is not published, so use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Overland Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (701) 875-4334 for current service details. After-hours fuel contact is listed in the remarks at 701-570-5345. Runway 32 has MALSR lighting. Runway 04, 14 and 22 have REIL. Runway 14/32 has HIRL on CTAF. The HIRL can be increased from low intensity on CTAF. PAPI is published for all runway ends.

This is a higher-elevation field with real weather and density altitude considerations. Birds and deer are noted on and near the airport. Surface conditions are unmonitored from 0100 to 0500 daily. Runway 04/22 is also not available for certain large passenger-carrying Part 121 and Part 380 operations. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go if you need customs, night ops detail, or any operational restriction beyond the published remarks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KXWA?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KXWA have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS serves runway 32.
Which runway is the longest at Williston Basin Intl?
Runway 14/32 is the longest runway. It is 7,503 ft concrete.
Is KXWA towered?
No. KXWA is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What FBO is on the field at KXWA?
Overland Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (701) 875-4334 for current service details.
Are there lighting aids for night operations at KXWA?
Yes. Runway 32 has MALSR. Runways 04, 14 and 22 have REIL. HIRL is available on 14/32. It is controlled on CTAF.
Is there a customs option at Williston Basin Intl?
Yes. The remarks list U.S. Customs contact numbers at 701-770-2460, 701-770-2461 and 701-875-2128. Confirm current procedures before arrival.
Are there any operational cautions for first-time pilots at KXWA?
Yes. The airport is at 2,356 ft MSL, so density altitude can matter. Birds and deer are noted on and near the airport. Surface conditions are also unmonitored from 0100 to 0500 daily.

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