Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International
AVP · KAVP · Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA · Towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-11-02 · night begins 05:26 PM
| Event | Local (EST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:07 AM | 11:07Z |
| Sunrise | 06:35 AM | 11:35Z |
| Sunset | 04:57 PM | 21:57Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 05:26 PM | 22:26Z |
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Past 24 hours category · wind · ceiling · visibility trends
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Density altitude today projected curve · departure window · takeoff roll
Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 10RIGHT trafficRP · charted
- Heading
- 103° mag · 092° true
- Dimensions
- 4,300 × 150 ft
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Lights
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- CTAF
- 122.95
More details — RWY 10
- Threshold elev
- 922 ft
- Markings
- nonprecision
- Threshold crossing height
- 43 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 931 ft
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 4,300 / 4,300 / 4,300 / 4,300 ft
- End lights
- REIL
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,502 ft | |
| 10/28 | 4,300 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
“Wilkes-Barre”Taxi & takeoff
“Wilkes-Barre”Departure & arrival
“Wilkes-Barre”Also
ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (5 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 120.95 | TRSA (280-100) |
| 126.3 | TRSA (101-279) |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 256.7 | APCH/P DEP/P · TRSA |
| 257.8 | LCL/P |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Instrument landing systems
RWY 22 · RWY 04
| Runway | ILS |
|---|---|
| RWY 22 | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.9 (IZK) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 04 | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.9 (AVP) · GS 3.00° |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
LVZ 111.60 · FJC 117.50
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVZ · Wilkes-Barre | VORTAC | 111.60 · 53X | Low | r349° / 4.2 NM |
| FJC · Allentown | VORTAC | 117.50 · 122X | Low | r352° / 38.7 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →
Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / FAA LID
- KAVP / AVP
- Coordinates
- 41.3385, -75.7234
- Elevation
- 962 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- Tower hours
- 24 hours
- Airspace
- Class D
- Weather station
- ASOS · 135.75 · ☎ 570-456-5433
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WILLIAMSPORT · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- FSS outlet
- RCO → Williamsport Radio (24)
- NOTAM facility
- AVP
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- FAR 139 class
- I B
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Activated
- 1947/01
- Distance from city
- 5 SW
Night operations
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.95 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 04: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSR · 22: VASI · 10: 2-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- LOW
- Bulk oxygen
- LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MINOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air freight, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 5 notes
General
- DEER & BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- RY 28 UNLGTD HIGH TERRAIN TREES: 1155 FT MSL .91 MI EAST AER 28; 1463 FT MSL 1.49 MI EAST-SOUTHEAST AER 28; 1667 FT MSL 2.25 MI EAST AER 28; 1920 FT MSL 2.84 MI EAST AER 28.
- UNLGTD TOWER 1130 FT MSL (20 FT AGL) 1.3 MI EAST AER 28; UNLGTD TOWER 1463 FT MSL (20 FT AGL) 1.7 MI EAST AER 28; UNLGTD TOWER 1652 FT MSL (20 FT AGL) 2.4 MI EAST AER 28.
- FOR FBO SERVICE 0000-0500 LOCAL M-F AND 2100-0000 LOCAL SAT-SUN CALL (570) 457-4485.
Runways
- PRECIPITOUS DROP-OFF EACH RY END.
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About KAVP
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP · KAVP) is an airport in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA, at 962 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 7,502 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KAVP, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KAVP have a control tower?
Yes. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KAVP?
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International has 2 runways; the longest is 7,502 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KAVP?
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International is in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA, at an elevation of 962 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.3385, -75.7234.
More about KAVP
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