Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

AVP · KAVP · Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA · Towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
962 ft MSL
Longest runway
7,502 ft 04/22
Runways
2
Mag var
11W
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:47 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:30 AM09:30Z
Sunrise06:01 AM10:01Z
Sunset08:17 PM00:17Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:47 PM00:47Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:47 PM → 05:30 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:17 PM → 05:01 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Advisories

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 193°downwind 283°base 013°final 103°45° entry10222804

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

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 58k, Double wheel 80k, Dual tandem 125k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Wilkes-Barre”
ATIS
135.75

Taxi & takeoff

“Wilkes-Barre”
Ground — primary
121.9
Tower — primary
120.1

Departure & arrival

“Wilkes-Barre”
App/Dep
120.95 280-100 126.3 101-279

Also

UNICOM
122.95
Flight service
122.2
Emergency
121.5

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)
FrequencyUsed by
120.95TRSA (280-100)
126.3TRSA (101-279)
243.0EMERG
256.7APCH/P DEP/P · TRSA
257.8LCL/P

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 22 · RWY 04
RunwayILS
RWY 22ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.9 (IZK) · GS 3.00°
RWY 04ILS/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
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LVZ · Wilkes-Barre VORTAC 111.60 · 53X Low r348° / 4.2 NM
FJC · Allentown VORTAC 117.50 · 122X Low r352° / 38.6 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KAVP / AVP
Coordinates
41.3371, -75.7242
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
Owner
LUZERNE AND LACKAWANNA CO
100 TERMINAL DRIVE, AVOCA, PA
(570) 602-2040
Manager
STEPHEN MYKULYN
100 TERMINAL DRIVE, AVOCA, PA
570-602-2000
Remarks FAA · 7 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

  • PCR VALUE: 770/F/C/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 480/F/C/X/T
  • PRECIPITOUS DROP-OFF EACH RY END.
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About KAVP

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport is in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA, at an elevation of 962 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.3371, -75.7242.

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