Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (KAVP)
Medium airport · Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
Airport data
| Name | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KAVP |
| IATA | AVP |
| Elevation | 962 ft (293 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°20'13" W 75°43'27" 41.33706, -75.72423 |
| Location | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,502 ft (2287 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 4,300 ft (1311 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport at a glance
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is a medium airport in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States, known to airline systems as AVP. The field elevation of 962 ft (293 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KAVP are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 7,502 ft (2287 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KAVP shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley International Airport | KABE | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field | KBGM | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Williamsport Regional Airport | KIPT | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) | KRDG | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport | KMUI | 123 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 962 ft field elevation of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is KAVP, and its IATA code is AVP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport above sea level?
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport sits at an elevation of 962 feet (293 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.3371, -75.7242 — in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lehigh Valley International Airport, about 80 km away.
Does KAVP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KAVP appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport?
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,502 ft (2287 m) with a ASP surface.