Williston Basin International Airport
KXWA, Williston, ND
- Longest runway
- 14/32 (7,503 ft)
About 5 miles to Williston
Williston Basin airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Williston
Williston Basin International Airport is a few minutes from Williston, in the heart of the Bakken oil fields.
- Main airport
- XWA / KXWA
- Elevation
- 2,344 ft
- Longest runway
- 14/32 (7,503 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Williston
The airport opened in 2019 with a 7,500-foot runway.
Oil-industry travel drives most of the demand.
Williston Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Williston
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Winter Weather
De-icing is routine.
Business Travel
Weekday demand is high; book early.
When Demand Peaks in Williston
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Year-round
- Oil-industry travel.
- Winter
- Extreme cold and snow.
Flight Times and Prices to Williston
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to XWA for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,537 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 45 min$21,000–$26,000 | 3 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,232 mi | 2 hr 55 min$12,700–$18,400 | 2 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,998 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$26,000–$32,500 | 4 hr 25 min$40,500–$61,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,124 mi | 2 hr 50 min$12,500–$18,000 | 2 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 898 mi | 2 hr 25 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,363 mi | 3 hr 25 min$14,800–$21,500 | 3 hr 15 min$17,900–$23,000 | 3 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,190 mi | 2 hr 45 min$12,200–$17,600 | 2 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,022 mi | 2 hr 30 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 25 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Williston
Light jets fly from Colorado, Texas and the Midwest; super-midsize jets fly from Houston.
Williston Private Jet Questions
Which airport serves Williston?
Williston Basin International (XWA), about five miles from town.
How long is a private flight from Houston to Williston?
About 3 hr 15 min from Hobby in a midsize jet.
