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Williston Basin International Airport

IATA XWAICAO KXWALocal XWA🇺🇸 Williston
Coordinates
48.2609°N, 103.7512°W
Elevation
2,344 ft (714 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-ND
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
7.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:32
Sunrise
05:12
Sunset
20:52
Civil dusk
21:31

About 15h 40m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Williston Basin International Airport

Williston Basin International Airport is an airport serving Williston, a city in the U.S. state of North Dakota. It is located 9 nautical miles (17km) northwest of the city.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KXWA

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 327,503 ft / 2,287 m150 ftConLightedOpen

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WILLISTON CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Williston Basin International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Williston Basin International Airport?

The ICAO code for Williston Basin International Airport is KXWA, and its IATA code is XWA.

Where is Williston Basin International Airport located?

Williston Basin International Airport is medium airport located in Williston, United States, at an elevation of 2,344 ft (714 m).

How many runways does Williston Basin International Airport have?

Williston Basin International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,503 ft / 2,287 m.

What time zone is Williston Basin International Airport in?

Williston Basin International Airport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Williston Basin International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Williston Basin International Airport is approximately 7.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Williston Basin International Airport?

The nearest airport to Williston Basin International Airport is Ring Rock Ranch Airport (4NA1), about 3.1 nm to the e, followed by Hought Airstrip and Nicks Landing Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Williston Basin International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.