Southwest Washington Regional Airport
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About Southwest Washington Regional Airport
Southwest Washington Regional Airport is a city-owned public-use airport located two nautical miles (3.7 km) southeast of the central business district of Kelso, in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. The airport was renamed in 2009, prior to which it was known as the Kelso-Longview Regional Airport, or Molt Taylor Field, named after flying car designer Moulton Taylor.
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Live weather
KKLSNOTAMs
KKLSReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 / 30 | 4,391 ft / 1,338 m | 100 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (4)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 135.075 MHz |
| CNTR | SEATTLE CNTR | 124.200 MHz |
| FSS | SEATTLE RDO | 122.250 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.800 MHz |
Instrument procedures & charts
Instrument approaches (1)
Obstacle departure procedures (1)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Showing 4 of 4 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Southwest Washington Regional Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Southwest Washington Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Southwest Washington Regional Airport is KKLS, and its IATA code is KLS.
Where is Southwest Washington Regional Airport located?
Southwest Washington Regional Airport is medium airport located in Kelso, United States, at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m).
How many runways does Southwest Washington Regional Airport have?
Southwest Washington Regional Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,391 ft / 1,338 m.
What time zone is Southwest Washington Regional Airport in?
Southwest Washington Regional Airport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Southwest Washington Regional Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Southwest Washington Regional Airport is approximately 14.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Southwest Washington Regional Airport?
The nearest airport to Southwest Washington Regional Airport is Walters Arv Ultralightport (WN80), about 1.8 nm to the se, followed by Cougar Flat Airstrip and Woodland State Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Southwest Washington Regional Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.