Williston Basin International Airport
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| IATA: XWA – ICAO: ? | |||||||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||
| Owner/Operator | City of Williston, North Dakota[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Serves | Williston, North Dakota | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 2,353 ft / 717 m | ||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 48°15′35″N 103°45′02″W / 48.25972°N 103.75056°WCoordinates: 48°15′35″N 103°45′02″W / 48.25972°N 103.75056°W | ||||||||||||||
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Williston Basin International Airport (IATA: XWA) is an airport under construction near Williston, a city in the U.S. state of North Dakota. It is located roughly 10 miles (16 km) northwest of the city. Williston Basin Airport will have two runways and a 110,000-square-foot (10,000 m2) terminal building. It is being built to replace Sloulin Field International Airport, which currently serves Williston and has experienced difficulty dealing with the increase in air traffic to Williston amid the North Dakota oil boom. The project is expected to be completed by late 2019.
History
The airport currently serving Williston, North Dakota, is Sloulin Field International Airport. Sloulin Field Airport has dealt with design concerns, constraints on expansion, and the need for runway works. In addition, the airport has had difficulty coping with a significant rise in air traffic amid the North Dakota oil boom.[2]
In 2011, officials began to consider either making renovations to Sloulin Field or building a new airport.[3] The cost of refurbishments is less than that of constructing a new airport; however, officials determined that building a new airport was the cheaper option. Not having to limit air service to Williston during construction at Sloulin Field would save revenue, and the city would gain from decommissioning the old airport and selling the land.[4] The total cost of the project is $240 million, which will be paid by the FAA, the state of North Dakota, and the city of Williston.[5]
A groundbreaking ceremony took place on October 10, 2016, with several members of the state government in attendance.[3] The airport is expected to be completed by late 2019.[3]
Infrastructure
Runway
The airport will have two runways. Runway 14/32 will be the primary runway and have dimensions 7,500 by 150 feet (2,286 m × 46 m), while runway 4/22 will be the crosswind runway and measure 4,500 by 75 feet (1,372 m × 23 m).[6]
Terminal
The terminal will occupy 110,000 square feet (10,000 m2) and have four gates, three of which will have jet bridges.[5] It will be able to handle 350,000 passengers annually.[3]
Access
Williston Basin International Airport is located about 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Williston.[7] A 2-mile (3.2 km) road will be built to connect the airport to the U.S. Route 85 truck bypass.[8][9]
References
- ↑ "FONSI/ROD for Williston Basin International Airport" (PDF). Federal Aviation Administration. September 2015. p. 2. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
The current airport (Sloulin Field International Airport – ISN) and proposed replacement airport (Williston Basin International Airport – XWA) will be owned and operated by the City of Williston.
- ↑ "Williston Basin International Airport Master Plan" (PDF). KLJ. April 2016. pp. 2–3. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 "Williston breaks ground on new $240 million airport". WDAZ-TV. October 11, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
- ↑ Jean, Renée (October 20, 2015). "Does Williston really need a new airport?". Williston Herald. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
- 1 2 "Dalrymple Celebrates Williston Airport Groundbreaking" (Press release). North Dakota Office of the Governor. October 10, 2016. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
- ↑ "Approved Airport Layout Plan (ALP) for Williston Basin International Airport" (PDF). Williston Basin International Airport. August 31, 2015. p. A-2. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
- ↑ Google (October 16, 2016). "48°15'35.0"N 103°45'02.0"W" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
- ↑ Smith, Nick (October 31, 2015). "Williston airport proponents chart aggressive course". The Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
A 2-mile road off of the city’s new truck bypass will lead to the facility, which is part of the construction cost.
- ↑ "Williston Truck Reliever Route". North Dakota Department of Transportation. Retrieved October 16, 2016.