Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, United States. Its IATA code is AVP and its ICAO code is KAVP. The airport lies at an elevation of 962 ft (293 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 7,502 ft (2,287 m) long. Local time follows the America/New_York time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- AVP
- ICAO code
- KAVP
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 962 ft (293 m)
- Coordinates
- 41.3371, -75.7242
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,502 ft · 2,287 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 10/28 | 4,300 ft · 1,311 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ABE Lehigh Valley International Airport | Allentown/Bethlehem, United States | 80 km · 50 mi |
| BGM Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field | Binghamton, United States | 99 km · 62 mi |
| IPT Williamsport Regional Airport | Williamsport, United States | 101 km · 63 mi |
| ELM Elmira Corning Regional Airport | Elmira/Corning, United States | 133 km · 83 mi |
| SWF New York Stewart International Airport | Newburgh, United States | 136 km · 85 mi |
| TTN Trenton Mercer Airport | Ewing Township, United States | 141 km · 88 mi |
| ITH Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport | Ithaca, United States | 142 km · 88 mi |
| LNS Lancaster Airport | Lancaster, United States | 143 km · 89 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from AVP. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 181 | 112 | 98 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 1,149 | 714 | 620 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,287 | 2,042 | 1,775 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,807 | 2,366 | 2,056 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,619 | 3,491 | 3,034 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,919 | 3,678 | 3,196 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,265 | 3,893 | 3,383 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,808 | 4,852 | 4,216 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,101 | 5,034 | 4,374 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,731 | 6,668 | 5,794 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,877 | 6,759 | 5,873 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,061 | 6,873 | 5,973 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,756 | 7,305 | 6,348 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,008 | 8,083 | 7,024 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,268 | 9,487 | 8,244 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,856 | 9,853 | 8,562 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 124.500 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 111.600 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| RDO | WILLIAMSPORT RDO | 122.200 |
| TWR | TWR | 120.100 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport?
The IATA code of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is AVP and its ICAO code is KAVP.
Where is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport located?
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States, at 41.3371, -75.7242.
What time zone is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport in?
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/New_York. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 7,502 ft (2,287 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), about 80 km (50 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.