LEHIGH VALLEY INTL (KABE)
Allentown, Pennsylvania · Lehigh County · 3 miles NE of city
Lehigh Valley Intl (KABE) is a towered, Class C public-use airport in Allentown, Pennsylvania at 394 ft MSL, with 2 runways (longest 7,599 ft asphalt). It is classified as a Commercial Service - Primary (Nonhub) airport in the FAA's NPIAS.
Airport information
FAA identifierABE
ICAO identifierKABE
Elevation393.7 ft MSL
Latitude40.65236° N
Longitude75.44041° W
Magnetic variation12W
AirspaceClass C
NPIAS categoryCommercial Service - Primary · Nonhub
Based aircraft128
Annual enplanements419,604
Planned development (2025–29)$121,052,862
Sectional chartNEW YORK
ARTCCNew York Center
Flight ServiceWilliamsport
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1938/06
Fuel available100LL, A
TowerATCT-TRACON
BeaconWG
Landing feeYes
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityABE
AttendedALL / ALL / ALL
ManagerThomas R. Stoudt
Manager phone610-266-6001
Nearby airports
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 7,599 × 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | 06: P4L, MALSR · 24: P4R, displaced 510 ft |
| 13/31 | 5,800 × 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | 13: MALSR · 31: P4L |
ILS approaches: 06 (CAT I), 13 (CAT I), 24 (CAT I)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| APCH/P DEP/P IC | 119.65 | ALLENTOWN |
| CLASS C | 119.65 | ALLENTOWN |
| LCL/P | 120.5 | ALLENTOWN |
| EMERG | 121.5 | ALLENTOWN |
| GND/P | 121.9 | ALLENTOWN |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | — |
| CD/P | 124.05 | ALLENTOWN |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 124.45 | ALLENTOWN |
| APCH/P DEP/P IC | 124.45 | ALLENTOWN |
| CLASS C | 124.45 | ALLENTOWN |
| ATIS | 126.975 | ALLENTOWN |
| EMERG | 243.0 | ALLENTOWN |
| CD/P | 257.95 | ALLENTOWN |
| GND/P | 257.95 | ALLENTOWN |
| LCL/P | 257.95 | ALLENTOWN |
| APCH/P DEP/P IC | 351.8 | ALLENTOWN |
| CLASS C | 351.8 | ALLENTOWN |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 610-477-0813
Airport remarks
- MIL ACFT PLAN TO PARK & REFUEL ON THE HANGAR-7 APRON.
- BIRDS; GROUNDHOGS & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
- FLIGHT NOTIFICATION SERVICE (ADCUS) AVBL - 2 HR PPR.
- TWY C RSTD TO MAXIMUM ACFT WEIGHT 12500 LBS.
- NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES FOR TURBOJET POWERED ACFT IN EFFECT; PREFERENTIAL RY 06/24.
- RY 06 & 24 FLY RY HEADING UNTIL 2000 FT.
- RY 6 13 & 24 DEPS BE ADVISED THAT DEPS ARE OVER A NOISE SENSITIVE AREA.
- RY 31 TURBOJET DEPS TURN RIGHT HEADING 360 DEGS UNTIL 2000 FT MSL.
Nearby food & lodging
Food & drink
- Java Joint0.3 mi
- PA Pub Café & Spirits0.3 mi
- DeLio's Subs & Steaks0.7 mi
- The Jetport Bar & Lounge0.8 mi
- Panera Bread0.8 mi
- Kinya Ramen0.8 mi
Nearby places © OpenStreetMap contributors
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
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