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Lehigh Valley International Airport

Allentown/Bethlehem, United States

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Lehigh Valley International Airport

Allentown/Bethlehem, United States

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KABE

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393 ft

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Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley gateway serving the greater tri-state region.

Opened

1930

Location

Allentown, United States

Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) is the primary commercial airport serving the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania, including the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton. It is operated by the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority and serves as an alternative to the larger Philadelphia and Newark airports for regional travelers. The airport offers nonstop service to major hub cities through several mainline and regional carriers, making it a convenient option for business and leisure travelers in the region. Despite its smaller size, ABE handles hundreds of thousands of passengers annually and has undergone various infrastructure improvements over the years. Located approximately 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City, the airport benefits from its position within the densely populated Northeast Corridor, drawing passengers who prefer a less congested alternative to major metropolitan airports.

Terminals

The airport operates a single terminal building with multiple concourses handling all commercial and general aviation traffic.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, rideshare services, and limited shuttle connections to the surrounding Lehigh Valley communities.

Airlines here

Major carriers serving ABE include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines, primarily operating regional routes through their respective affiliate carriers.

Notable facts

›ABE is owned and operated by the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority, established in 1948.
›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 394 feet above mean sea level.
›It serves as a reliever airport for travelers seeking alternatives to Philadelphia International and Newark Liberty.
›The airport hosts an on-site air traffic control tower operated by the FAA.
›Lehigh Valley International has two active runways supporting commercial and general aviation operations.

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Route map (9 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

United Airlines

US Airways

Routes

ABE → CLTAA · CR9 CR7 CRJ

ABE → PHLAA · DH3

ABE → ATLAF · CRJ

ABE → ATLDL · 717

ABE → DTWDL · CRJ

ABE → MYRG4 · M80

ABE → PGDG4 · M80

ABE → PIEG4 · M80 320

ABE → SFBG4 · 320 M80

ABE → ATLKL · CRJ

ABE → ORDUA · ER4 ERJ

ABE → PHLUS · CRJ DH8

ABE → CLTUS · CR9 CR7 CRJ

Aircraft operating here

CRJ6 routes M804 routes Canadair Regional Jet 9002 routes Canadair Regional Jet 7002 routes Airbus A3202 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 81 routes Boeing 7171 routes Embraer RJ1451 routes ERJ1 routes DH81 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Lehigh Valley International Airport, formerly Allentown–Bethlehem–Easton International Airport, is a domestic airport located in Hanover Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Lehigh Valley International Airport is located in the center of the Lehigh Valley, roughly 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Allentown, 4 miles (6.4 km) northwest of Bethlehem, and 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Easton.

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