Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport

KLWS LWS Lewiston, ID

KLWS is the ICAO code for Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport (IATA LWS), located in Lewiston, ID.

The regional airport for Lewiston and the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley, serving private aviation at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers in northern Idaho.

Airport guide

Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport sits at 1,442 feet elevation, making it one of the lowest-elevation airports in Idaho. The single runway (8/26) runs about 6,500 feet, which accommodates most light and midsize jets comfortably. Commercial service via Alaska Airlines to Seattle and Portland shares the facility, but the airport is small enough that private arrivals avoid the congestion found at larger regional hubs.

The airport has an FBO on field for fuel, ground handling, and ramp services. Lewiston is a working agricultural and timber economy town with a modest but functional general aviation infrastructure. Private jets are a practical choice here given limited commercial connections to the rest of the country.

Getting there

Downtown Lewiston is about 4 miles from the airport, a 10-minute drive. Clarkston, Washington sits just across the Snake River, also within 10-15 minutes. Pullman, WA (Washington State University) and Moscow, ID (University of Idaho) are each roughly 30 miles away, about 35-40 minutes by car. Spokane International Airport, the nearest large commercial hub, is approximately 100 miles north, around 1.5 to 2 hours by road. Rental cars are available at the airport. Pre-arranged car service is the practical option for most private passengers.