4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The Dunkin cafe is still a solid option for coffee and a quick bite before the flight.”
Shayan5★ on Google
Airports / Pennsylvania / AVP
Medium airport · AVP
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania · 962 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
1,065 ratings
0
Operators based
962
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PennsylvaniaELEV 962 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
1,065
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
962
Field elevation
feet above sea level
43
Nearest alternate
nm to ABE
Field standing
43 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE).
Overview
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (KAVP / AVP) is a mid-sized airport serving Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania. The field lies at an elevation of 962 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
AVP has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE, 43 nm), Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM, 54 nm), and Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT, 54 nm). AVP offers 2 runways, the longest 7,502-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of AVP vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from AVP, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KAVP. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Ascension FBO Scranton
Your FBO? Claim it, freeAscension Scranton is a full-service FBO offering hangar space and a passenger terminal. We offer first class amenities such as pilot lounges, catering and conference facilities.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Open from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +18 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Saw the cockpit tour and talk with staff/ experts.”
Susan Konchar5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The Dunkin cafe is still a solid option for coffee and a quick bite before the flight.”
Shayan5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KAVP
IATA
AVP
FAA / Local
AVP
Elevation
962 ft
Coordinates
41.3371° N · 75.7242° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs PA fields
state range 36–2,284 ft
At 962 ft, AVP sits lower than 49% of the 49 Pennsylvania fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,502 ft
- 04/227,502 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10/284,300 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,502 ft
AVP's 7,502 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 43nmABELehigh Valley International AirportAllentown/Bethlehem
- 54nmBGMGreater Binghamton/Edwin A Link fieldBinghamton
- 54nmIPTWilliamsport Regional AirportWilliamsport
- 59nmRDGReading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)Reading
- 66nmMUIMuir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) AirportFort Indiantown Gap(Annville)
- 67nmMMUMorristown Municipal AirportMorristown
Location
Open the full mapKAVP · Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport · Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AVP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC (IAD) | 164 nm | 47m |
| Boston (BED) | 210 nm | 53m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 547 nm | 1h 40m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 600 nm | 1h 48m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 906 nm | 2h 30m |
| Miami (MIA) | 960 nm | 2h 38m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,129 nm | 3h 2m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,181 nm | 3h 9m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AVP?
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport's longest paved runway is 7,502 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at AVP?
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,502 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport?
- One FBO serves AVP: Ascension FBO Scranton. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to AVP?
- The closest alternate is Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), about 43 nm away, followed by Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM) at 54 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AVP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 53m (210 nm), Chicago about 1h 40m (547 nm), Nashville about 1h 48m (600 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.