Wallops Flight Facility Airport (KWAL/WAL) — Wallops Island, United States
Wallops Flight Facility Airport (KWAL/WAL) serves Wallops Island, United States. This is a small airport with 3 runways (04/22, 10/28). Field elevation is 40 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: KWAL
- Name: Wallops Flight Facility Airport
- Type: small_airport
- Category: Private
- Latitude: 37.940811
- Longitude: -75.462257
- Elevation: 40 ft
- Country: United States
- Municipality: Wallops Island
- IATA Code: WAL
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 04/22
- Designation: 04/22
- Dimensions: 2666x46m
- Surface: PEM
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 2440x61m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 17/35
- Designation: 17/35
- Dimensions: 1465x46m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 126.500, 126.500 MHz
- Ground: 127.875, 269.325 MHz
- Operations: 126.500 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 119.175 MHz
Operation Hours
Wallops Flight Facility Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +1 757-824-2325
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: N/A
Airport Services
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United States Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of KWAL?
- Wallops Flight Facility Airport operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
- What is the tower frequency at KWAL?
- The tower frequency at Wallops Flight Facility Airport is 126.5, 126.5 MHz.
- What fuel is available at KWAL?
- Wallops Flight Facility Airport offers Jet A.
- Does KWAL require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Wallops Flight Facility Airport (United States).
- Where is KWAL located?
- Wallops Flight Facility Airport (KWAL) is located in Wallops Island, United States.
- What is the IATA code for KWAL?
- The IATA code for Wallops Flight Facility Airport is WAL.
- How long is the runway at KWAL?
- The main runway at Wallops Flight Facility Airport (04/22) measures 2666x46m.