Wilkes-Barre-Scranton Intl
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton Intl (KAVP/AVP) serves Wilkes-Barre, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (04/22, 10/28). Field elevation is 962 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: KAVP
- Name: Wilkes-Barre-Scranton Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 41.338501
- Longitude: -75.723396
- Elevation: 962 ft
- Country: United States
- Municipality: Wilkes-Barre
- IATA Code: AVP
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Distance from City: 16.7 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 04/22
- Designation: 04/22
- Dimensions: 7501 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 4300 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), LOC
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 111.600 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.flyavp.com/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: $1.54 per 1,000 lbs MTOW
- Parking Fee: $0.34 per 1,000 lbs MTOW per hour; overnight flat rate available
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: FBO services by Signature Flight Support and Atlantic Aviation. Self-service options may be available for GA aircraft.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available from Sheltair and Signature Flight Support. Contract fuel accepted. Prices subject to market conditions.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. Not a designated port of entry; international flights require prior CBP arrangement or must clear customs at a designated POE.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Standard noise abatement procedures in effect. Check NOTAMs for current restrictions.
Alternates
KEWR
- ICAO: KEWR
- Name: Newark Liberty Intl
- Distance (NM): 80.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required. Terminal B handles international arrivals. CBP for GA at Signature FBO with advance notice.
KMDT
- ICAO: KMDT
- Name: Harrisburg Intl
- Distance (NM): 83.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
KLGA
- ICAO: KLGA
- Name: LaGuardia
- Distance (NM): 90.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
KPHL
- ICAO: KPHL
- Name: Philadelphia Intl
- Distance (NM): 90.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required. Terminal A handles international arrivals. CBP for GA at Atlantic Aviation.
KHPN
- ICAO: KHPN
- Name: Westchester Co
- Distance (NM): 92.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. Not a designated port of entry; international flights require prior CBP arrangement or must clear customs at a designated POE.
Airport Services
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United States Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at KAVP?
- The tower frequency at Wilkes-Barre-Scranton Intl is 120.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at KAVP?
- Wilkes-Barre-Scranton Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does KAVP require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Wilkes-Barre-Scranton Intl (United States).