Non-stop flights to Kwajalein Island (KWA)
Bucholz Army Airfield is the second largest airport in Marshall Islands. It is an international airport. In total there are 9 airports around the world that have direct flights to Kwajalein Island in 2 countries. Currently, there are 7 domestic flights to Kwajalein Island.
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All direct flights to Kwajalein Island Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Kwajalein Island Best time to visit Kwajalein Island Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 63 flights arriving at Kwajalein Island Airport, which are 14 flights per week or 2 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Kwajalein Island are routes from Majuro (MAJ) in Marshall Islands and Kosrae (KSA) in Micronesia. These two routes together are operated 47 times this month, and make up for 75% of all monthly arrivals at Bucholz Army Airfield.
The longest flight to Kwajalein Island KWA is departing from Pohnpei (PNI). This non-stop flight takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes and covers a distance of 662 miles (1,065 km).
List of all direct flights to Kwajalein Island
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Kwajalein Island, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Kwajalein Island.
Airlines flying to Kwajalein Island
Currently, there are 2 airlines that fly to Kwajalein Island. Most flights to Kwajalein Island are operated by Air Marshall Islands, as they connect 7 airports to KWA. That’s around 2 times as much as United Airlines, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Kwajalein Island. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all KWA flights:
What is the best time to visit Kwajalein Island?
🌴 Tropical
Kwajalein Island is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Being located north of the equator, Kwajalein Island experiences its dry season from November to April, making this the perfect time to visit. In this period, you can expect mostly dry conditions, while the wet season will see days of rain. Humidity and temperatures are consistently high all year long.
Business class flights to Kwajalein Island
There are 3 airports that have flights to Kwajalein Island in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to KWA are listed below:
International flights to Kwajalein Island
Flights from Micronesia to Kwajalein Island
There are 2 airports in Micronesia that have non-stop flights to Kwajalein Island.
From Kosrae and Pohnpei, you can fly with United Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Micronesia
Domestic flights to Kwajalein Island
Flights from Marshall Islands to Kwajalein Island
There are several airports within Marshall Islands that have domestic flights to Kwajalein Island (7 in total).
From Airok, Elenak, Lae Atoll and Majkin, all direct flights to Kwajalein Island are operated by Air Marshall Islands.
From Majuro, you can fly non-stop with Air Marshall Islands or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Woja and Wotho, you can fly with Air Marshall Islands.
All flights from Marshall Islands
Alternative airports near Kwajalein Island
Flying to an alternative airport near Kwajalein Island could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Kwajalein Island (KWA) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Majkin (MJE) and Elenak (EAL).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Kwajalein Island?
There are 2 airports in Kwajalein Island: Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA) and Majkin Airport (MJE).
What is the best airport to fly into Kwajalein Island?
The most convenient airport to fly into Kwajalein Island is Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA).
How many airlines fly to Kwajalein Island?
There are 2 airlines flying to Kwajalein Island from 9 airports around the world, as of May 2026.
Which airlines fly to Kwajalein Island?
Air Marshall Islands and United Airlines are the only airlines flying to Kwajalein Island.
Which alliances are flying to Kwajalein Island?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying to Kwajalein Island.
How many nonstop flights are there to Kwajalein Island?
There are roughly 63 flights arriving at Kwajalein Island every month (or 14 flights each week), from a total of 9 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Kwajalein Island Airport?
The official name of Kwajalein Island Airport is Bucholz Army Airfield.
What is the airport code of Kwajalein Island Airport?
The airport code of Kwajalein Island Airport is KWA.
What are the most popular flights to Kwajalein Island?
Majuro, Kosrae and Majkin are the 3 most popular routes to Kwajalein Island. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Kwajalein Island, please use our flight map.
