Lehigh Valley International Airport (KABE) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown/Bethlehem, PA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Lehigh Valley International Airport (KABE) is a regional airport serving Allentown/Bethlehem, PA at 393 ft. KABE reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (06, 13, 24, 31), longest 7,599 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KABE in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the southeast (130°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,000 ft, scattered clouds at 4,900 ft, broken clouds at 7,000 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,000 ft.
METAR KABE 130251Z 13007KT 10SM FEW040 SCT049 BKN070 22/16 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP172 T02220156 58001 $
Current pilot readout for KABE
KABE is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 7,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,200 ft (field elevation 393 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KABE. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | 5,800 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 06 | 7,599 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 24 | 7,599 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 31 | 5,800 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 18 h: wind 0→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → 7,000 ft.
KABE weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown/Bethlehem, PA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KABE is headed.
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Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KABE
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ACY UA /OV ACY310001/TM 0625/FL008/TP A320/SK OVC008/RM OVC008 ON FINAL RWY 13, ADDITIONAL OVC070 INBOUND FOR ACY A/P
ACY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ACY310001Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0625Reported at 06:25 UTC.FL008Altitude: 800 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC008Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM OVC008 ON FINAL RWY 13, A…Remarks.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV THV/TM 0306/FL025/TP C340/SK BKN025
MDT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV THVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0306Reported at 03:06 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP C340Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN025Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BGM UA /OV CFB/TM 0302/FL060/TP CRJ9/WX +RASH/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
BGM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CFBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0302Reported at 03:02 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.WX +RASHWeather and flight visibility observed.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV CXY/TM 0255/FL026/TP HELO/SK BKN026
MDT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CXYLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0255Reported at 02:55 UTC.FL026Altitude: 2,600 ft MSL.TP HELOAircraft type reporting.SK BKN026Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KABE
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KABE reported mostly VFR across 19 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 4,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
- 24
- 33%
- 31
- 27%
- 06
- 21%
- 13
- 19%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0713Z (3:13 AM EDT)
TAF KABE 130713Z 1307/1406 12005KT P6SM VCSH OVC035 FM130800 05005KT 4SM -RA BR OVC008 TEMPO 1309/1312 2SM RA BR OVC004 FM131200 VRB03KT 3SM -RA BR OVC008 FM131700 28005KT P6SM OVC020 FM131900 27007KT P6SM BKN120 AMD NOT SKED
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KABE
- IATA
- ABE
- FAA LID
- ABE
- City
- Allentown/Bethlehem
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 393 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.6518, -75.4428
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,599 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 126.975 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 15h 10m
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Historical Flying Weather at KABE
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KABE reported VFR conditions during about 80.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 273 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.8 kt, calm 18.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.1 | 10.8 | 6.4 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 79.1 | 8.4 | 8.0 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 80.9 | 10.3 | 5.6 | 3.3 |
| Apr | 81.1 | 12.1 | 5.2 | 1.6 |
| May | 76.7 | 13.3 | 7.4 | 2.6 |
| Jun | 81.3 | 11.9 | 5.5 | 1.3 |
| Jul | 84.8 | 11.1 | 3.4 | 0.8 |
| Aug | 82.9 | 11.6 | 4.2 | 1.3 |
| Sep | 80.0 | 12.9 | 5.1 | 1.9 |
| Oct | 78.3 | 13.8 | 5.5 | 2.4 |
| Nov | 83.3 | 10.5 | 4.3 | 1.9 |
| Dec | 72.8 | 13.2 | 8.0 | 6.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.6 kt |
| Feb | 6.8 kt |
| Mar | 7.3 kt |
| Apr | 7.2 kt |
| May | 5.8 kt |
| Jun | 5.4 kt |
| Jul | 4.6 kt |
| Aug | 4.4 kt |
| Sep | 4.7 kt |
| Oct | 5.4 kt |
| Nov | 5.7 kt |
| Dec | 6.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KABE airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown/Bethlehem, PA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KABE weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KABE?+
KABE has 4 runways: 06, 13, 24, 31; the longest is 7,599 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KABE report its own weather?+
Yes. Lehigh Valley International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KABE have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KABE broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KABE does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KABE from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KABE airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Lehigh Valley International Airport (KABE) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Lehigh Valley International Airport (KABE)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Lehigh Valley International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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