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KWA Bucholz Army Airfield
Bucholz Army Airfield (IATA: KWA, ICAO:PKWA) is located in the the city of Kwajalein Island, He republic of marshall island. It is the primary international airport serving Kwajalein Island and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

KWA

ICAO Code

PKWA

Name

Bucholz Army Airfield

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

He republic of marshall island (MH)

City

Kwajalein Island

Latitude

8.7201220

Longitude

167.7317000

Time Zone

UTC+12:00

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Airport Overview

Bucholz Army Airfield（KWA）, ICAO PKWA, is a United States Army airfield on Kwajalein Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. It is a military-base environment with limited civilian access rather than a conventional open commercial cargo hub. Its mid-Pacific position can support selected trans-Pacific passenger and logistics movements, while cargo acceptance, handling access, security procedures and onward delivery are subject to the applicable military and commercial operators. Civilian passengers are generally associated with neighboring Ebeye, the civilian population center of the atoll. Our service team treats shipments to this location as controlled, pre-clearance movements and confirms routing, consignee access, documentation and handling capability before offering a booking.

IATA / ICAO	KWA / PKWA
Airport name	Bucholz Army Airfield
Location	Kwajalein, Marshall Islands; Kwajalein Atoll
Coordinates	8.720122° N, 167.731700° E
Time zone	UTC+12:00
Airport profile	Military airfield with controlled civilian commercial access

Key Highlights

Controlled operating environmentMilitary-base access, security clearance and local handling authorization can affect acceptance and delivery.

Pacific positioningThe location may be useful for selected trans-Pacific routings, but it should not be treated as a guaranteed cargo gateway.

Limited commercial interfaceCivilian movements are associated with Air Marshall Islands and United Airlines; current cargo acceptance must be confirmed for each shipment.

Atoll logisticsIsland-to-island movement, restricted road access and limited local logistics resources can make final delivery more complex.

Pre-booking requiredOur team recommends confirming space, aircraft type, handling arrangements and consignee authorization before cargo dispatch.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Controlled cargo handling: Cargo acceptance and release depend on the relevant airline, ground handler and airfield access procedures. A public multi-tenant cargo terminal should not be assumed.
Security and access control: Driver access, vehicle entry, collection appointments and consignee identification may be required because the airfield is located within a military installation.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Do not assume permanent cold-chain storage, powered handling positions or validated temperature rooms. Our service team confirms packaging, handover timing and storage capability in writing.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on airline approval, the applicable dangerous-goods regulations, package condition and local handling capability. Pre-approval is essential.
Customs and release: Import formalities, security screening and release arrangements must be coordinated with the responsible carrier, broker and local authorities before uplift.

Facility capabilities, operating windows and access rules may change. Our service team confirms the live handling plan rather than relying on generic airport assumptions.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical routing logic: Shipments are normally evaluated through available Pacific passenger-aircraft belly capacity or approved connecting points, with the final routing determined by the carrier’s current schedule and cargo acceptance policy.
Carrier confirmation: United Airlines and Air Marshall Islands are associated with civilian service at the airfield, but passenger service does not automatically mean that every commodity or shipment size is accepted.
Connection risk: Missed connections, aircraft weight restrictions, security screening, weather, limited frequency and transfer availability can materially affect transit time.
Time quotation: Our team provides an indicative door-to-airport or airport-to-door plan only after confirming the origin, commodity, dimensions, required delivery point and current carrier schedule. No fixed transit time should be assumed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: The practical destination area is Kwajalein Atoll, with delivery planning potentially involving Kwajalein and the civilian population center on Ebeye.
Supply-oriented demand: Cargo profiles are more likely to reflect island-base and community supply requirements than large-scale manufacturing or distribution flows.
Potential commodities: General provisions, spare parts, maintenance materials, project supplies, personal effects and time-sensitive operational items may be considered subject to carrier and regulatory approval.
Special cargo: Pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals, batteries and dangerous goods require commodity-specific review because storage, transfer and local delivery options may be limited.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: The effective cargo cut-off is carrier- and flight-specific and may be earlier than at a major international hub. Our team obtains the confirmed acceptance deadline before dispatch.
Complete shipment data: Provide the commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill information, precise commodity description, piece count, dimensions, gross weight, consignee contact and any import permit or authorization.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols, fuel-related items and other regulated cargo require correct classification, packing, marks, labels and a shipper’s declaration where applicable.
Release and collection: The consignee should be ready with identification, broker instructions and any required base or site access approval. Delivery to Ebeye or another island must be planned separately and confirmed locally.

Shipping Tips

Send the full cargo profile to our service team before purchasing goods or trucking them to the origin airport; dimensions and commodity restrictions can determine whether the shipment is viable.
Use strong, moisture-resistant export packaging suitable for multiple handling points and Pacific weather exposure. Keep each package within the confirmed airline limits.
For temperature-sensitive or urgent cargo, use validated packaging with sufficient autonomy and obtain written confirmation of transfer and storage arrangements before tender.
Maintain a contingency plan through an alternative Pacific gateway or later flight, because limited capacity, weather and controlled access can disrupt the original plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Bucholz Army Airfield handle ordinary commercial cargo?

Some civilian commercial movements may be possible, but acceptance is not automatic. Our team checks the carrier, commodity, aircraft routing, handling authorization and consignee access before booking.

Can cargo be delivered directly to Ebeye?

Not necessarily. Ebeye is a neighboring civilian population center, so inter-island transfer may require a separate local arrangement. The consignee should confirm the final delivery point and receiving capability in advance.

Are dangerous goods accepted?

Only when the selected carrier and handling chain approve the shipment under applicable dangerous-goods rules. Batteries, aerosols, chemicals and fuel-related products must be declared during quotation.

Is a cold room available for pharmaceutical cargo?

Cold storage should not be presumed. Our service team verifies the actual handover, storage and transfer plan and may recommend validated passive packaging or an alternative routing.

How early should cargo be prepared?

As early as possible. Controlled access, limited flight options, screening and connection constraints can require more planning than a major hub shipment. The confirmed carrier cut-off takes priority over a generic schedule.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, location, time zone and the supplied description are based on the airport record provided for this page. Operational statements are limited to logistics planning guidance and are intentionally qualified where facilities, schedules, access permissions or carrier acceptance may change.

For independent aviation-code and regulatory cross-checks, consult icao.int, iata.org and faa.gov. These references do not establish live cargo capacity, current flight schedules, military access permissions or shipment-specific acceptance. Our service team verifies those items with the responsible carrier, handler and consignee before execution.