KAVP · AVP
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PennsylvaniaElevation 962 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
10/28
RWY 1092°T
Landing length (LDA)4,300 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,300 / 4,300 / 4,300 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 28272°T
Landing length (LDA)4,300 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,300 / 4,300 / 4,300 ft
REILYes
Traffic patternRight
04/22
RWY 0433°T
Landing length (LDA)7,502 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,502 / 7,502 / 7,502 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 22213°T
Landing length (LDA)7,502 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,502 / 7,502 / 7,502 ft
ILSILS/DME
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternRight
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania. Field elevation 962 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerCARL R. BEARDSLEY, JR.
Manager phone570-602-2000
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKAVP / AVP
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)NEW YORK
Flight service (AFSS)WILLIAMSPORT
RegionPennsylvania
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.3371, -75.7242
Distance from city5 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES
Communications
124.5
APP/DEP
A/D
111.6
ATIS
ATIS
121.9
GND
GND
122.2
WILLIAMSPORT RDO
RDO
120.1
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›DEER & BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›EXISTED PRIOR TO REQMT FOR AIRSPACE DETER.
›ENGINEERED MATERIAL ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 324 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH LCTD 50 FT OFF DER 04.
›ENGINEERED MATERIAL ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 162 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH LCTD 35 FT OFF DER 22.
›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.
›INDEX "C" ARFF EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST CALL 570-602-2040.
›PRECIPITOUS DROP-OFF EACH RY END.
›PCR VALUE: 770/F/C/X/T
›PCR VALUE: 480/F/C/X/T
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KAVP have a METAR?
Yes. KAVP is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KAVP have a TAF?
When KAVP issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KAVP?
KAVP sits at 962 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KAVP?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.