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Lewiston, Idaho

Lewiston is a city in and the county seat of Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States, in the state's north central region. It is the third-largest city in the northern Idaho region, behind Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene, and the twelfth-largest in the state.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Idaho, United States.
  • Served by Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport (LWS).

History

Lewiston is a city in and the county seat of Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States, in the state's north central region. It is the third-largest city in the northern Idaho region, behind Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene, and the twelfth-largest in the state. Lewiston is the principal city of the Lewiston, ID-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Nez Perce County and Asotin County, Washington. As of the 2020 census, the population of Lewiston was 34,203, up from 31,894 in 2010.

Airports

Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) 3.1 mi to the centre
Lewiston, ID, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines) Β· direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Boise, Pullman, Salt Lake City, Seattle (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) 23 mi to the centre
Pullman, WA, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Alaska Airlines) Β· direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Lewiston, Seattle (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 1 airline, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Idaho County Airport (IDH) 54 mi to the centre
Grangeville, ID, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Bighorn Airpark 9.1 mi to the centre
Lewiston, ID, US
Outdoor
Genesee Airport 11 mi to the centre
Nez Perce, ID, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport (LWS); 24 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LWS has direct flights to 4 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Boise, Pullman, Salt Lake City, Seattle).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lewiston, Idaho. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit Β· Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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