Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP): Codes, Runways & Location
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (IATA: AVP · ICAO: KAVP) is a medium-sized airport serving Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, United States. It lies at 41.3371° N, 75.7242° W, 962 ft (293 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in United States. It is identified by the IATA code AVP and the ICAO code KAVP. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2287 m (7502 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 962 ft (293 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport (WBW) about 11 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,287 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
Where is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport located?
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is located in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, United States. Its coordinates are 41.3371° N, 75.7242° W.
What is the airport code for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport?
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport has an IATA code of AVP and an ICAO code of KAVP.
How long is the runway at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport?
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport's longest runway is about 2287 m (7502 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport have?
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport a major airport?
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →