Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (KAVP) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts

Live aviation weather for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (KAVP) is a regional airport serving Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA at 962 ft. KAVP reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 10, 22, 28), longest 7,502 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 KAVP 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.

MVFR

Observed 0313Z (11:13 PM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

Wind

Calm

Visibility

10+ sm

Ceiling

2,700 ft

Altimeter

30.04"

Temp / Dew

71°F / 22°C

dew 61°F / 16°C

Wind not reported, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 2,700 ft, overcast at 3,500 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 30.04 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,700 ft.

Raw METAR

SPECI KAVP 130313Z AUTO 10SM BKN027 OVC035 22/16 A3004 RMK AO2 T02170161

What changed at KAVP?

Since the 0254Z (10:54 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.

Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
Ceiling dropped from 3,400 ft to 2,700 ft.

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Current pilot readout for KAVP

KAVP is currently MVFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 2,700 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,850 ft (field elevation 962 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 KAVP. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.

Runway	Length	Surface	Head / Tail	Crosswind
04	7,502 ft	ASP	-	-
10	4,300 ft	ASP	-	-
22	7,502 ft	ASP	-	-
28	4,300 ft	ASP	-	-

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24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip, flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

Over the last 22 h: wind 6→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 2,700 ft.

KAVP weather radar

Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.

Live weather radar around Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 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 KAVP is headed.

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Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KAVP

Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.

PIREP0306Z (11:06 PM EDT) · 100 NM SW of KAVP · 2,500 ft MSL · C340

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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.

PIREP0302Z (11:02 PM EDT) · 53 NM N of KAVP · 6,000 ft MSL · CRJ9

occasional light chop turbulence

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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.

PIREP0255Z (10:55 PM EDT) · 85 NM SW of KAVP · 2,600 ft MSL · HELO

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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.

PIREP0238Z (10:38 PM EDT) · 77 NM NW of KAVP · 31,000 ft MSL · BCS3

light to moderate chop turbulence

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ITH UA /OV ITH/TM 0238/FL310/TP BCS3/TB LGT-MOD CHOP

ITH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV ITHLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0238Reported at 02:38 UTC.

FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.

TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.

TB LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: light to moderate chop.

PIREP0118Z (9:18 PM EDT) · 94 NM E of KAVP · during descent · C25A

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POU UA /OV PWL210010/TM 0118/FL070/TP C25A/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURD 170-080

POU UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV PWL210010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0118Reported at 01:18 UTC.

FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.

TP C25AAircraft type reporting.

TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.

IC NEGIcing: none reported.

RM DURD 170-080Remarks.

PIREP0116Z (9:16 PM EDT) · 87 NM SW of KAVP · 19,000 ft MSL · CRJ9

moderate chop 16,000–19,000 ft turbulence

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CXY UA /OV HAR/TM 0116/FL190/TP CRJ9/TB MOD CHOP 160-190

CXY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV HARLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0116Reported at 01:16 UTC.

FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.

TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.

TB MOD CHOP 160-190Turbulence: moderate chop 16,000–19,000 ft.

PIREP0046Z (8:46 PM EDT) · 71 NM N of KAVP · 35,000 ft MSL · E75L

continuous light chop 350 turbulence

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BGM UA /OV RKA/TM 0046/FL350/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT CHOP 350

BGM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV RKALocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0046Reported at 00:46 UTC.

FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.

TP E75LAircraft type reporting.

TB CONS LGT CHOP 350Turbulence: continuous light chop 350.

PIREP0002Z (8:02 PM EDT) · 53 NM N of KAVP · 15,000 ft MSL · GLEX

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BGM UA /OV HNK310020/TM 0002/FL150/TP GLEX/SK TOP 190

BGM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV HNK310020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0002Reported at 00:02 UTC.

FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.

TP GLEXAircraft type reporting.

SK TOP 190Sky 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 KAVP

From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.

Over the past 24 hours, KAVP reported mostly VFR across 29 observations, with 1 flight-category change. The strongest gust reached 14 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,700 ft. Wind most often came from the E.

Last 24 hours

VFR 97%MVFR 3%

Wind avg/max: 3/8 kt

Max gust: 14 kt

Lowest ceiling: 2,700 ft

Lowest vis: -

Prevailing wind: E

Category changes: 1

Most recent change: VFR → MVFR

Last 7 days

VFR 93%MVFR 7%IFR 1%

Wind avg/max: 4/10 kt

Max gust: 19 kt

Lowest ceiling: 500 ft

Lowest vis: 6 sm

Prevailing wind: E

Category changes: 8

Most recent change: VFR → MVFR

Active Runway - past 30 days

22: 31%
28: 25%
04: 23%
10: 21%

TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 2335Z (7:35 PM EDT)

TAF KAVP 122335Z 1300/1324 23003KT P6SM OVC040 FM130400 13004KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC021 FM130900 00000KT 3SM -SHRA BR OVC012 PROB30 1309/1313 2SM -TSRA OVC008CB FM131500 VRB04KT P6SM BKN010 FM131800 27005KT P6SM SCT026

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Airport facts

Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.

Type: Regional airport
ICAO: KAVP
IATA: AVP
FAA LID: AVP
City: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
State: Pennsylvania
Country: United States
Elevation: 962 ft
Coordinates: 41.3371, -75.7242
Runways: 4
Longest runway: 7,502 ft
Weather reporting: Reports METAR
TAF: Published
ATIS: 111.6 MHz
Time zone: America/New_York
Next sunset: 18h 40m

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Nearby airports

Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.

VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

Within 25 NM

8 airports

KMPOPocono Mountains Municipal AirportMount Pocono, PA20 nm SEMVFR METAR KHZLHazleton Municipal AirportHazleton, PA24 nm SWMVFR METAR KWBWWilkes Barre Wyoming Valley AirportWilkes-Barre, PA6 nm SW PS82Lazy J. Ranch AirportSpringbrook, PA6 nm SE 6PA6Air Haven AirportMoscow, PA11 nm E 70NSpring Hill AirportSterling, PA14 nm E

+2 more within 25 NM

25–50 NM

9 airports

KABELehigh Valley International AirportAllentown/Bethlehem, PA43 nm SVFR METAR · TAF KMSVSullivan County International AirportMonticello, NY47 nm NEVFR METAR KXLLAllentown Queen City Municipal AirportAllentown, PA47 nm SVFR METAR KZERSchuylkill County Joe Zerbey AirportPottsville, PA48 nm SWMVFR METAR PS50MSM AirportKingsley, PA26 nm N PS12Grover AirportWeatherly, PA26 nm S

+3 more within 50 NM

50–100 NM

7 airports

KBGMGreater Binghamton/Edwin A Link fieldBinghamton, NY54 nm NVFR METAR · TAF KIPTWilliamsport Regional AirportWilliamsport, PA54 nm WMVFR METAR · TAF KUKTQuakertown AirportQuakertown, PA56 nm SVFR METAR KRDGReading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)Reading, PA59 nm SVFR METAR · TAF KSEGPenn Valley AirportSelinsgrove, PA60 nm SWMVFR METAR KCKZPennridge AirportPerkasie, PA60 nm SVFR METAR

+1 more within 100 NM

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Historical Flying Weather at KAVP

2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index

Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KAVP reported VFR conditions during about 76.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 247 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.3 kt, calm 20.3% of the time.

VFR Score

Wind Score

Reliability Score

National VFR rank

#1005 of 1,400

Regional rank

#97

State rank

#20

Full historical breakdown

Daylight VFR

76.7%

MVFR

18.4%

IFR

3.5%

LIFR

1.6%

Est. VFR days/yr

247

Most VFR month

July

Fewest VFR month

December

Median ceiling

3,600 ft

Median visibility

10 sm

Calm wind

20.3%

Median wind

5 kt

Gusty hours

13.8%

Crosswind >15 kt

0.3%

Fog/mist days/yr

160

Thunderstorm days/yr

Summer density alt

2,441 ft

Flight category by month

VFRMVFRIFRLIFR

KAVP monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
Month	VFR %	MVFR %	IFR %	LIFR %
Jan	68.9	22.0	5.9	3.1
Feb	72.5	18.9	5.8	2.8
Mar	75.6	18.9	3.6	1.9
Apr	79.3	17.5	2.4	0.8
May	78.3	17.9	2.7	1.2
Jun	78.9	17.3	2.9	0.9
Jul	82.5	13.7	2.8	1.0
Aug	81.7	14.8	2.4	1.1
Sep	78.9	17.2	2.5	1.4
Oct	77.3	18.8	2.6	1.3
Nov	77.9	17.5	3.2	1.4
Dec	66.0	26.1	5.3	2.6

Average wind by month

KAVP average wind by month, 2006–2025
Month	Mean wind (kt)
Jan	6.2 kt
Feb	6.4 kt
Mar	6.8 kt
Apr	6.5 kt
May	5.2 kt
Jun	4.7 kt
Jul	4.2 kt
Aug	4.0 kt
Sep	4.2 kt
Oct	4.8 kt
Nov	5.5 kt
Dec	5.8 kt

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KAVP airport diagram

Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.

The FAA airport diagram for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 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 ↗

KAVP weather: frequently asked

What runways are available at KAVP?+

KAVP has 4 runways: 04, 10, 22, 28; the longest is 7,502 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.

Does KAVP report its own weather?+

Yes. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.

Does KAVP have a TAF?+

Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.

Does KAVP broadcast D-ATIS?+

No. KAVP does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAVP from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.

Where can I find the KAVP airport diagram?+

The official FAA airport diagram for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (KAVP) 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 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (KAVP)

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