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KAVP/AVP METAR & TAF Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PennsylvaniaElevation 962 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR35 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
-796 ft
-1,758 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0754Z (3:54 AM local) · 35 min old

KAVP is currently VFR. Winds are calm. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
Calm
No steady wind.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CLR
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
2°C / 1°C
36°F / 34°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.36 inHg
1028.1 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: CLR RMK AO2

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REMARKS: DECODED
AO2
automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)
SLP284
sea-level pressure 1028.4 hPa
T00170011
precise temperature 1.7°C, dew point 1.1°C
$
station needs maintenance
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0531Z (1:31 AM local) · valid to 0600Z (2:00 AM local)

KAVP forecast starts VFR at 06Z. Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

VFR
VFR
0600Z2:00 AM1048Z6:48 AM1536Z11:36 AM2024Z4:24 PM0112Z9:12 PM0600Z2:00 AM

Codes in this report: P6SM SKC

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FAA: no delays reported at AVP.

Source: FAA System Operations (ASWS). Operational status only; verify with official FAA sources and NOTAMs.

SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind calm, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. Forecast suggests monday areas of fog then sunny, high near 66F, low near 40F, 2% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Monday Areas Of Fog then Sunny 66/40 W 5 kt – 2%
Tuesday Sunny 59/35 N 5 kt – 2%
Wednesday Mostly Sunny 63/43 S 5 kt – 0%
Thursday Sunny 67/47 SW 7 kt – 0%
Friday Mostly Sunny 70/45 W 6 kt – 1%
Saturday Mostly Sunny 67/46 N 1 kt – 7%
Sunday Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers 65 S 6 kt – 19%

Source: National Weather Service (office BGM). Forecast issued 0828Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
2 runways · crosswind ranking
NESW10280422CALMCALMCALMCALMCALM
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 7,502 ft

10/28
Dimensions
4,300 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
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
Dimensions
7,502 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
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.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-796 ft
Pressure altitude
522 ft
Field elevation
962 ft MSL
Temperature
2°C (36°F)
Dewpoint
1°C (34°F)
Altimeter
30.36 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
2207Z 6:07 PM
Sunrise
1126Z 7:26 AM
Loggable night
2235Z (6:35 PM local) → 1058Z (6:58 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2207Z (6:07 PM local) → 1126Z (7:26 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2307Z (7:07 PM local) → 1026Z (6:26 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

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.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

KAVP traffic patterns

2026-06-12 to 2026-10-23, 69 days observed · data 2026-10-23

High confidence
TRAFFIC VOLUME (30-DAY)
AVG LANDINGS/DAY
22.8
AVG OPS/DAY
29.9
Activity trend over 17 days: falling, from 59 to 2 operations per dayOperations trend (17 days)

Busiest day: Wed · Busiest month: Sep

FLEET MIX
Piston single 38%Airliner 22%Unknown 19%Jet 9%Helicopter 5%Turboprop 4%Twin 2%

Mostly small piston aircraft.

TOP AIRCRAFT TYPES
›P28A (Piston single) · ~178 landings/mo
›E45X (Unknown) · ~40 landings/mo
›CRJ9 (Airliner) · ~38 landings/mo
›CRJ7 (Airliner) · ~25 landings/mo
›E75L (Airliner) · ~18 landings/mo
LIKELY BASED AIRCRAFT
Low-confidence estimate

Aircraft likely based near this airport (estimate), mostly single-engine piston aircraft.

›P28A (Piston single)
›EC45 (Helicopter)
›B407 (Helicopter)
›C560 (Unknown)
›BE36 (Piston single)

This is an estimate based on repeated flight patterns, not registration data. Do not rely on it to identify specific aircraft or owners.

Data limitations (4)
›ADS-B coverage is incomplete; counts are an observed lower bound, not official totals.
›Some aircraft do not transmit usable ADS-B and are not counted.
›Aircraft types and based estimates are inferred and may be wrong.
›This is not official ATC, FAA, or airport data.
NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

KMPO Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport
20 NM SE
VFR
KHZL Hazleton Municipal Airport
24 NM SW
VFR
KABE Lehigh Valley International Airport
43 NM S
VFR
KMSV Sullivan County International Airport
47 NM NE
VFR
KBGM Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field
54 NM N
VFR
KIPT Williamsport Regional Airport
54 NM W
LIFR
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
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KAVP on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KAVP have a METAR?
Yes. KAVP has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does KAVP have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for KAVP; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
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.