Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
KAVP, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA
- Longest runway
- 04/22 (7,502 ft)
About 10 miles to Scranton and 10 miles to Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Scranton & Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International sits between the two cities, about 15 minutes from downtown Scranton and downtown Wilkes-Barre, and is the gateway to the Poconos.
- Main airport
- AVP / KAVP
- Elevation
- 962 ft
- Longest runway
- 04/22 (7,502 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Scranton & Wilkes-Barre
The airport has a 7,500-foot runway and private terminals, and handles any business jet. The small Wyoming Valley airport near Wilkes-Barre suits small aircraft only.
The Poconos, Lake Wallenpaupack and Mohegan Pennsylvania draw visitors from New York and Philadelphia, and the region has steady business travel year-round.
Scranton & Wilkes-Barre Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Scranton & Wilkes-Barre
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Poconos
Most Pocono resorts are 30 to 60 minutes from the airport.
One Airport for Both Cities
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International serves Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and the Wyoming Valley, so the same flight works for either city.
Winter Weather
Snow and de-icing are common from December to March; allow extra time.
When Demand Peaks in Scranton & Wilkes-Barre
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Summer
- Lake Wallenpaupack and Poconos season.
- Winter
- Skiing in the Poconos.
Flight Times and Prices to Scranton & Wilkes-Barre
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to AVP for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 93 mi | 35 min$10,900–$15,900 | 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,363 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$42,500–$65,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,098 mi | 2 hr 40 min$11,800–$17,000 | 2 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,299 mi | 3 hr$13,100–$18,900 | 2 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 623 mi | 1 hr 35 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,359 mi | 3 hr 10 min$13,700–$19,800 | 3 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,471 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 50 min$44,500–$68,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,138 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 30 min$24,500–$31,000 | 4 hr 15 min$39,000–$59,500 |
Best Aircraft for Scranton & Wilkes-Barre
Light jets fly from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
Scranton & Wilkes-Barre Private Jet Questions
Which airport serves Scranton and Wilkes-Barre?
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP), about 15 minutes from each downtown.
How long is a private flight from New York to Scranton?
About 35 min from Teterboro in a light jet.
How long is a private flight from Scranton to Palm Beach?
About 2 hr 40 min in a light jet.
