Walla Walla Regional

ALW · KALW · Walla Walla, WA · Towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,194 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,527 ft 02/20
Runway
1
Mag var
14E
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:29 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:05 AM13:05Z
Sunrise06:35 AM13:35Z
Sunset06:59 PM01:59Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:29 PM02:29Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:29 PM → 06:05 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:59 PM → 05:35 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 112°downwind 022°base 292°final 202°45° entry2002

RWY 20LEFT traffic

Heading
202° mag · 216° true
Dimensions
6,527 × 150 ft
TPA
2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°) + MALSR
ILS
ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.7 (ALW) · GS 3.00°
CTAF
118.5
More details — RWY 20
Threshold elev
1,194 ft
Markings
precision
Threshold crossing height
50 ft
TDZ elevation
1,194 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
6,527 / 6,527 / 6,527 / 6,527 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: High. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 84k, Double wheel 107k, Dual tandem 164k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Walla Walla”
ASOS/AWOS
135.875

Taxi & takeoff

“Walla Walla”
Ground — primary
121.6
Tower — primary
118.5

Departure & arrival

“Spokane”
App/Dep
133.15

Also

CTAF
118.5
UNICOM
122.95
Flight service
132.6 LOW

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (3 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
269.35YAKIMA RCAG (LOW)
289.4GND/P · LCL/P
379.15APCH/P DEP/P

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 20
RunwayILS
RWY 20ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.7 (ALW) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

ALW 116.40 · PSC 113.75 · PDT 114.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ALW · Walla Walla VOR/DME 116.40 · 111X Low r008° / 0.5 NM
PSC · Pasco VOR/DME 113.75 · 84Y Low r092° / 36 NM
PDT · Pendleton VORTAC 114.70 · 94X High r035° / 36.1 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KALW / ALW
Coordinates
46.0925, -118.2841
Elevation
1,194 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
14E
Sectional chart
SEATTLE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
Tower hours
0600-1830
Airspace
Class D · CLASS D SVC 0600-1830; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
Weather station
ASOS · 135.875 · ☎ 509-525-3014
ARTCC
SEATTLE (ZSE)
Flight service (FSS)
SEATTLE · 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
ALW
Attendance
ALL 0800-1800
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
I A
Activated
1937/10
Distance from city
3 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RY 20, REIL RY 02 & HIRL RY 02/20 - CTAF. on 118.5Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 02: 4-light PAPI (left) · 20: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bulk oxygen
LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Agricultural, Air ambulance, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
PORT OF WALLA WALLA
45 TERMINAL LOOP RD., SUITE 210, WALLA WALLA, WA
509-525-3100
Manager
JENNIFER SKOGLUND
45 TERMINAL LOOP RD., SUITE 210, WALLA WALLA, WA
509-525-3100
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • SFC CONDS UNMON 0000-0300.
  • 24 HR FUEL SVC CALL 509-540-1081.
  • PTN OF CORNER AT TWY A & TWY A1 NOT VSB BY TWR.
  • FOR CD WHEN ALW ATC IS CLSD CTC SPOKANE APCH AT 509-742-2525. WHEN APCH CLSD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694
  • CTC AMGR 509-525-3100 FOR ARNGMT FOR RAMP PRKG OF 175,000 LB MTOW
  • TWY A,A1,A2,A3,A4,A5 OPEN TO AIR CARRIERS.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 340/F/D/X/T

Lighting

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RY 20, REIL RY 02 & HIRL RY 02/20 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • SELF SVC CREDIT CARD FUELING FACILITY LCTD 600 FT N OF ATCT.
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Destination

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Hidden Valley Bakery Bakery · Terminal Loop

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About KALW

Walla Walla Regional (ALW · KALW) is an airport in Walla Walla, WA, at 1,194 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 6,527 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KALW, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KALW have a control tower?

Yes. Walla Walla Regional has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KALW?

Walla Walla Regional has 1 runway; the longest is 6,527 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KALW?

Walla Walla Regional is in Walla Walla, WA, at an elevation of 1,194 ft MSL. Coordinates: 46.0925, -118.2841.

More about KALW

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