Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport
Main terminal in July 2006
IATA: PUW ICAO: KPUW FAA LID: PUW
Summary
Airport type	Public
Owner	Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport Board
Serves	Pullman-Moscow Combined Statistical Area
Location	Whitman County, Washington
Time zone	Pacific (UTC−8)
• Summer (DST)	(UTC−7)
Elevation AMSL	2,567 ft / 782 m
Coordinates	46°44′38″N 117°06′29″W / 46.744°N 117.108°W / 46.744; -117.108
Website	flypuw.com
Map
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Runway
Runway Length Surface ft m 5/23 7,101 2,164 Asphalt
Statistics
Aircraft operations (2014) 29,350 Based aircraft (2018) 71 Total passengers (12 months ending Oct 2017) 119,000
Source: Federal Aviation Administration

A charter flight at PUW in 2013
(Alaska Airlines, Boeing 737-890)

The post-security waiting area
at PUW in July 2006

Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport
from the southwest in June 2000, runway 6, aligned with Moscow Mountain in Idaho

The Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (IATA: PUW, ICAO: KPUW, FAA LID: PUW) is a public airport in the northwest United States. It is located in Whitman County, Washington. The airport is about 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Pullman and 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Moscow, Idaho.

This airport is very important for two big universities nearby. These are Washington State University in Pullman and the University of Idaho in Moscow. Both universities use the airport for special flights. Their sports teams often fly from here using planes from Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Allegiant Air.

Air travel started at this location in the 1920s. Back then, it was just a grass field for planes. Over time, it was improved by groups like the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The first paved runway was built in 1946.

What is Pullman–Moscow Airport?

Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport is a public airport. It serves the cities of Pullman, Washington, and Moscow, Idaho. It is a key travel spot for people in the Palouse region.

How the Airport Helps the Community

The airport connects the local area to bigger cities. It is especially important for students and staff at the two nearby universities. It helps them travel for studies, sports, and other activities.

Flights and Airlines

Horizon Air, which is part of Alaska Airlines, is the main commercial airline here. They use Bombardier Q400 turboprop planes. These planes are known for being efficient.

Daily Flights to Seattle

Horizon Air started flying to Pullman–Moscow in December 1981. They now offer 4-5 flights every day. These flights go directly to Seattle/Tacoma. This makes it easy to connect to many other places.

Past Airlines at PUW

Before Horizon Air, Cascade Airways was the main airline. They served the airport from 1971 to 1986. United Express also flew from Pullman–Moscow for a few years, from 1988 to 1990.

Airport Features and Operations

The Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport covers about 467 acres (1.89 km²). It is located 2,567 feet (782 meters) above sea level. The airport has one main runway made of asphalt. This runway is 7,101 feet (2,164 meters) long and 100 feet (30 meters) wide. It is called runway 5/23.

The Airport Terminal

The airport's main building, called the terminal, opened in 1990. It cost about $2.7 million to build. A new, much larger terminal is planned for the future.

The current terminal has one large room. It is divided into areas before and after security checks. Passengers go through a single security checkpoint. After security, there is a waiting area.

Boarding Your Flight

When it's time to board, passengers walk out to the plane on the tarmac. They use stairs that fold down from the aircraft door. For larger planes, like those used for charter flights, special airstairs are used. Horizon Air uses Gate 1, which is on the east side of the terminal.

Other Airport Activities

Besides commercial flights, the airport also has other services. There is a fixed-base operator called Interstate Aviation. They offer private charter flights and a flight school. This is where people can learn how to fly planes. A local engineering company, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, also has private hangars here.

Airport Traffic and Planes

In 2014, the airport had about 29,350 aircraft operations. This means planes took off or landed about 80 times each day. Most of these flights (85%) were general aviation, which includes private planes. About 14% were scheduled commercial flights.

Types of Aircraft Based Here

As of January 2018, there were 71 aircraft based at the airport.

• 60 were single-engine planes.
• 7 were multi-engine planes.
• 3 were jet planes.
• 1 was a glider.

Sometimes, larger planes like the Boeing 737 are used for special charter flights.

Popular Destinations

The most popular flight from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport is to Seattle, Washington.

Busiest Flight Route