Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

KAVP AVP Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA

KAVP is the ICAO code for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (IATA AVP), located in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA.

The main airport for northeastern Pennsylvania, 8 miles from downtown Scranton and 15 miles from Wilkes-Barre, with access to the Pocono Mountains.

Airport guide

KAVP sits in Avoca, PA, roughly midway between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. It handles both commercial and private traffic, but volume is low enough that private passengers rarely deal with congestion or long waits on the ramp. The airport has FBO services on the field for fuel, ground handling, and crew needs.

For passengers heading to Pocono Mountain ski resorts or lakefront properties, KAVP is the closest commercial-capable airport in the region. Driving from the Poconos to Philadelphia International or New York-area airports adds significant time; flying into KAVP cuts that considerably for northeastern PA destinations.

There are no published slot restrictions. Operations at the field are straightforward, and private terminal handling is uncomplicated compared to larger regional airports.

Getting there

Downtown Scranton is about 8 miles from the terminal, typically a 15-20 minute drive. Wilkes-Barre is roughly 15 miles, around 25-30 minutes depending on traffic on Route 81. Pocono ski resorts such as Camelback are 35-45 miles southeast, about 45-60 minutes by car.

Car rental is available at the airport. Car services and taxis serve the airport, though pre-booking is advisable given the regional market. New York City is approximately 115 miles, about 2.5 hours by car via I-80 or I-84.