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(KABE) Lehigh Valley International Airport

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Allentown, PA
(610) 266-6001

Overview

Civil
Public Use
Attendance:

Attended

Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Runways:
06/24, 13/31

Longest paved runway: 7,599 ft (2,316 m)

Elevation:
394 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Primary Approach Control Hrs: 24
FAA
Primary Depart. Control Hrs: 24
FAA
Tower Hrs: 24
FAA
Airspace:
C
Fees:
None
Timezone:
EDT (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:34 am - 8:27 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
9:00 pm
(Today)
 - 
5:01 am
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$7.43
100LL (full)
$6.51
Jet-A (full)
$6.61
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)

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Distance From:

Distance To:

Lehigh Valley Intl


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900 Route 33 East, Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 577-0023
ABE
Concorde Worldwide Transportation

Runway 06/24

Dimensions:
7,599 × 150 ft
(2,316 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 120,000 lbs
Double wheel: 228,000 lbs
Double tandem: 368,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 630/F/C/X/T
FAA
Designator:0624
Elevation: 393.7 ft 381.7 ft
Heading: 063° magnetic
051° true
243° magnetic
231° true
Gradient: 0.16% down 0.16% up
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: precision, in Good condition precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Runway Alignment Indicators
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Right-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/a 510 ft
ILS/LOC: ILS ILS/DME
Obstructions:

Trees, 719 ft Left ft of center, 53 ft high, 2,683 ft from end, 46:1 clearance slope

Road, 354 ft Right ft of center, 21 ft high, 542 ft from end, 16:1 clearance slope

Comments:n/a
Ry 24 Has Approach Ratio 47:1 to Dsplcd Thld and Roadway 540 Ft Right & 431 Ft Left & 654 Ft Fm Ry 24 End.
FAA

Runway 13/31

Dimensions:
5,800 × 150 ft
(1,768 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 75,000 lbs
Double wheel: 161,000 lbs
Double tandem: 290,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
Designator:1331
Elevation: 382.9 ft 379.4 ft
Heading: 135° magnetic
123° true
315° magnetic
303° true
Gradient: 0.06% down 0.06% up
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: precision, in Good condition non-precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Runway Alignment Indicators
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC: ILS n/a
Obstructions:n/a

Pole, 417 ft Right ft of center, 25 ft high, 271 ft from end, 2:1 clearance slope

Comments:
Non-Std Engineered Materials Arresting System (Emas) with 35 Ft Setback 251 Ft in Length by 170 Ft in Width Lctd At the Der 13.
FAA
Non-Std Engineered Materials Arresting System (Emas) with 35 Ft Setback 263 Ft in Length by 170 Ft in Width Lctd At the Der 31.
FAA

TFRs

Location: ABE
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TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KABE. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: ABE
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 14 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)
End Date:
(UTC)
Condition:
5/6448 05/29/2025 1214
IAP LEHIGH VALLEY INTL, ALLENTOWN, PA. ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 24, AMDT 1B... S-ILS 24 DA 660/HAT 274 ALL CATS, V…
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05/276 05/30/2025 2111 06/06/2025 2100
RWY 24 LEAD OFF CL MARKINGS AT TWY A6 NOT MARKED
06/002 06/01/2025 0816 06/13/2025 2100
RWY 24 LEAD OFF CL MARKINGS AT TWY A6 NOT MARKED
05/273 05/30/2025 1920 06/06/2025 2100
TWY A6, TWY A BTN HANGAR 10 APN AND TWY A7 CLSD
5/6446 05/29/2025 1213
IAP LEHIGH VALLEY INTL, ALLENTOWN, PA. RNAV (GPS) RWY 24, AMDT 1C... LPV DA 612/HAT 226 ALL CATS. TEMPORARY …
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05/237 06/03/2025 1200 06/03/2025 2000
NAV ILS RWY 24 U/S
05/238 06/03/2025 1200 06/03/2025 2000
NAV ILS RWY 06 U/S
05/275 06/03/2025 0300 06/07/2025 0930
TWY E, TWY C BTN TWY B AND T HANGAR APN CLSD DLY 0300-0930

Additional Remarks

Birds; Groundhogs & Deer on & In vicinity of Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
During Atc Zero Events, Arff Will Mnt 120.5 for Emerg Notifications.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Flight Notification Service (Adcus) Avbl - 2 Hr Ppr.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Mil Acft Plan to Park & Refuel on the Hangar-7 Apron.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement Procedures for Turbojet Powered Acft in Effect; Preferential Ry 06/24.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ry 06 & 24 Fly Ry Heading Until 2000 Ft.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ry 31 Turbojet Deps Turn Right Heading 360 Degs Until 2000 Ft MSL.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ry 6 13 & 24 Deps be Advised That Deps are Over A Noise Sensitive Area.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
TPA 1400 Ft MSL (1006 Ft AGL) Reciprocating Props; 2000 Ft MSL (1606 Ft AGL) Turbine Powered Acft.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy B South of Twy B3 Rstrd to Acft with Wingspan 118 Ft or Less.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy B3 West of Ry 13/31 Rstrd to Acft with Wingspan 118 Ft or Less.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy C Rstd to Maximum Acft Weight 12500 Lbs.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy E Rstd to Acft Max Gwt 12500 Lbs.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy J Rstd to Acft with 118 Ft Wingspan or Less.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration

Noise Abatement

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Instrument Procedures

Data Cycle:
Effective: 5/15/25 - 6/12/25

Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 40.65236, -75.44041
  • 40° 39′ 8.5″ N, 75° 26′ 25.5″ W
  • 40° 39.142′ N, 75° 26.424′ W
ARTCC:
New York (ZNY)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: New York Sectional
FSS:
Williamsport (IPT)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
12W (2005)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
No lighting reported.
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
Approach/Departure 124.45 FROM WESTAllentown
Approach/Departure IC 119.65 3000 FT & BLWAllentown
Approach/Departure IC 124.45 ABV 3000 FTAllentown
ASOS 126.975T
(610) 477-0813
Allentown
ATIS 126.975 Allentown
CLASS C 119.65 3000 FT & BLWAllentown
CLASS C 124.45 ABV 3000 FTAllentown
Clearance Delivery 124.05 Allentown
Emergency 121.5 Allentown
Ground Control 121.9 Allentown
Tower 120.5 Allentown
UNICOM 122.95 Allentown

Navaids

Services

Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
High/Low
AM
Customs:
International Landing Rights
AM
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation, Limousine, Public Transportation, Shuttle Service
AM
Activities:
Airline Services, Intensive Flight Training
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported

Aircraft & Activity

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Webcams

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METARs

METARs from this airport:

KABE
VFR
Obsv:
10:51 PM GMT
(an hour ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
260°
@ 10 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.79 "Hg
Temp:
17.8 °C (64.0 °F)
Dew Pt:
5.0 °C (41.0 °F)
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 7000' AGL
  • Broken clouds 9000' AGL
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METARs from nearby reporting stations:

KXLL
5 nm SW
VFR
Obsv:
11:35 PM GMT
(13 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
250°
@ 6 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.82 "Hg
Temp:
17.0 °C (62.6 °F)
Dew Pt:
5.0 °C (41.0 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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KUKT
13 nm S
VFR
Obsv:
11:35 PM GMT
(13 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
240°
@ 3 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.82 "Hg
Temp:
18.0 °C (64.4 °F)
Dew Pt:
6.0 °C (42.8 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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KCKZ
17 nm SE
VFR
Obsv:
11:35 PM GMT
(13 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 4 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.83 "Hg
Temp:
17.0 °C (62.6 °F)
Dew Pt:
5.0 °C (41.0 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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K22N
18 nm NW
VFR
Obsv:
11:35 PM GMT
(13 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
270°
@ 3 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.82 "Hg
Temp:
17.0 °C (62.6 °F)
Dew Pt:
3.0 °C (37.4 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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KDYL
24 nm SE
VFR
Obsv:
10:54 PM GMT
(an hour ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
270°
@ 7 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
29.80 "Hg
Temp:
19.4 °C (66.9 °F)
Dew Pt:
3.9 °C (39.0 °F)
Cld:
  • Overcast 8500' AGL
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TAFs

TAFs from nearby airports:

KWRI TAF
55 nm SE
Issued:
6:00 PM GMT
(6 hours ago)
Today 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
280°
@ 15 G 25 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 5500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 8:00 PM - Tomorrow 4:00 AM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
270°
@ 8 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 5500' AGL
  • Scattered clouds 6000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Tomorrow 4:00 AM - Jun 3 12:00 AM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
270°
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Few clouds 8000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Thomas R. Stoudt
3311 Airport Rd
Allentown, PA 18109-3040
(610) 266-6001 (Office)

Owner

Lehigh Northampton A Authority
3311 Airport Rd
Allentown, PA 18109-3040
(610) 266-6000 (Office)

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