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KWBW · WBW

Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport

Wilkes-Barre, PennsylvaniaElevation 545 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 3,375 ft

09/27
Dimensions
2,193 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY 0977°T
Displaced threshold672 ft
RWY 27257°T
Traffic patternLeft
07/25
Dimensions
3,375 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0754°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
RWY 25234°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft

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 Wyoming Valley Airport is in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Field elevation 545 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJIM SCROBOLA
Manager phone570-288-3257
AttendedDaily, 0800–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKWBW / WBW
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)NEW YORK
Flight service (AFSS)WILLIAMSPORT
RegionPennsylvania
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.2972, -75.8512
Distance from city3 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

126.3
APP/DEP
A/D
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›+152 FT TRANSMISSION LINES 6000 FT FROM RWY 25 THLD 585 FT L MKD WITH RED SPHERES.
›RWY 09/27 FIRST 544 FT RWY 27 ASPH, RMNDR TURF.
›APCH RATIO 18:1 TO DTHR.
›ACTVT PAPI RWY 07/25; MIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF. RWY 07/25 PRESET LOW INTST TO ACTVT HIGHER INTST - CTAF.
›EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
›RWY 09/27 MKD WITH 3 FT WHITE CONES. RWY 09; DSPLCD THLD MKD WITH THREE WHITE CONES EACH SIDE.
›FOR CD CTC WILKES-BARRE APCH AT 570-655-2084.
›ACTVT ROTG BCN - CTAF.
›RWY 09/27 CLSD WINTER MONTHS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KWBW on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KWBW have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for KWBW. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does KWBW have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for KWBW. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KWBW?
KWBW sits at 545 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KWBW?
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.