Airports / Pennsylvania / WBW
Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport.
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania · 545 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
43 ratings
1
Operators based
545
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#14 / 42
Pennsylvania airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 43 Google ratings , ranked against 42 rated PA fields.
6 nm
To the nearest alternate
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport, listed as KWBW / WBW, is a general aviation field in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The airport sits 545 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Hop On Air is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP, 6 nm), Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE, 43 nm), and Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT, 48 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 3,375-foot paved runway, WBW can typically accommodate aircraft as large as turboprops.
Charter pricing from WBW depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Wilkes-Barre.
Run an FBO at KWBW? Become the preferred FBO
Field capability
ICAO
KWBW
IATA
WBW
FAA / Local
WBW
Elevation
545 ft
Coordinates
41.2972° N · 75.8512° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs PA fields
state range 36–2,284 ft
At 545 ft, WBW sits lower than 67% of the 49 Pennsylvania fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 3,375 ft
- 07/253,375 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09/272,193 ft × 100 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,375 ft
WBW's 3,375 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops.
- 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 6nmAVPWilkes-Barre/Scranton International AirportWilkes-Barre/Scranton
- 43nmABELehigh Valley International AirportAllentown/Bethlehem
- 48nmIPTWilliamsport Regional AirportWilliamsport
- 55nmBGMGreater Binghamton/Edwin A Link fieldBinghamton
- 55nmRDGReading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)Reading
- 61nmMUIMuir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) AirportFort Indiantown Gap(Annville)
Location
Open the full mapKWBW · Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport · Wilkes-Barre, PA
From the ramp
Google Places photography of Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport, tap any frame to view full-screen, then cycle with the arrows or your keyboard.
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from WBW 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) | 159 nm | 46m |
| Boston (BED) | 216 nm | 54m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 542 nm | 1h 40m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 594 nm | 1h 47m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 902 nm | 2h 30m |
| Miami (MIA) | 957 nm | 2h 38m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,123 nm | 3h 1m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,175 nm | 3h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use WBW?
- Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport's longest paved runway is 3,375 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops. 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 WBW?
- Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 3,375 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at WBW?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport as a home base, including Hop On Air. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to WBW?
- The closest alternate is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP), about 6 nm away, followed by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) at 43 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from WBW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 54m (216 nm), Chicago about 1h 40m (542 nm), Nashville about 1h 47m (594 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.