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Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport

Lewiston, United States

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Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport

Lewiston, United States
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KLWS
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1442 ft
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Gateway to the Lewis-Clark Valley on the Snake River.

Location
Lewiston, United States
Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport (LWS/KLWS) serves Lewiston, Idaho, and the surrounding Lewis-Clark Valley region, providing commercial air service to a largely rural area near the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers. The airport is owned and operated by Nez Perce County and serves as an important link for residents and businesses in north-central Idaho and southeastern Washington. The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 1,442 feet above mean sea level and features a single primary runway. Its location near the Snake River canyon means pilots and aircraft must navigate terrain that can present operational challenges, particularly during instrument meteorological conditions. Despite its small size, LWS provides essential connectivity to regional hubs, enabling passengers to reach major airline networks through connecting cities such as Seattle and Salt Lake City.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling all commercial passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars and taxis, with the airport located a short drive from downtown Lewiston.
Airlines here
Alaska Airlines (operated by SkyWest Airlines) provides scheduled service from Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport sits near the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers at roughly 1,442 feet elevation.
  • ›It is owned and operated by Nez Perce County, Idaho.
  • ›The surrounding terrain of the Snake River canyon can pose challenges for instrument approaches.
  • ›Lewiston is one of the farthest inland seaports in the Pacific Northwest, connected to the Pacific Ocean via the Snake and Columbia river system.
  • ›SkyWest Airlines operates regional jet service on behalf of Alaska Airlines at this airport.
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Airlines serving this airport

Alaska Airlines
AS
Delta Air Lines
DL

Routes

LWS → BOIAS · DH4
LWS → PUWAS · DH4
LWS → SEAAS · DH4
LWS → SLCDL · CRJ
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Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport
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Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport is a public airport in the northwest United States, in north-central Idaho. Owned by the city of Lewiston and Nez Perce County, it is in an elevated area of the city two miles (3 km) south of downtown, approximately 700 vertical feet (210 m) above the Snake and Clearwater rivers.

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