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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, United States

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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, United States
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Northeastern Pennsylvania's primary commercial gateway.

Opened
1946
Location
Avoca, Pennsylvania, United States
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) serves the greater northeastern Pennsylvania region, including the cities of Wilkes-Barre and Scranton. Located in Avoca, Pennsylvania, the airport provides commercial air service to millions of residents across the Wyoming Valley and Lackawanna County areas. The airport offers connections to major hub cities through regional and mainline carriers, making it a convenient alternative to driving to larger metropolitan airports in Philadelphia or New York. It handles both passenger and cargo operations. AVP has undergone terminal improvements over the years to modernize its facilities and enhance the passenger experience, remaining an important economic asset for the region.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building with multiple gates serving commercial airline passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and shuttle services connecting the airport to Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, and surrounding communities.
Airlines here
American Airlines and United Airlines provide service at AVP, primarily through regional partners offering connections to Philadelphia, Charlotte, and other major hubs.
Notable facts
  • Located in Avoca, Pennsylvania, roughly midway between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton.
  • Designated as an international airport, though scheduled international service is limited.
  • Serves a regional population of approximately 500,000 to 600,000 people.
  • The airport's IATA code AVP reflects its location in Avoca, Pennsylvania.
  • Has two runways capable of handling regional jet and narrow-body aircraft operations.
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Route map (6 destinations)

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Routes

AVP → CLTAA · CRJ
AVP → PHLAA · DH3
AVP → DTWDL · CRJ
AVP → ATLDL · CR7
AVP → SFBG4 · M80
AVP → ATLKL · CR7
AVP → ORDUA · ERJ
AVP → CLTUS · CRJ
AVP → PHLUS · CRJ DH8
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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is mostly in Pittston Township, Pennsylvania, about 6 miles (9.7 km) from Scranton and 10 mi (16 km) from Wilkes-Barre. It spans the border between Luzerne County and Lackawanna County, and is owned and operated by the two counties. AVP is the fifth-largest airport in Pennsylvania by passenger count after Philadelphia (PHL), Pittsburgh (PIT), Harrisburg (MDT) and Lehigh Valley (ABE). AVP calls itself "your gateway to Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains".

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