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Lehigh Valley International Airport

IATA ABEICAO KABELocal ABE🇺🇸 Allentown/Bethlehem
Coordinates
40.6518°N, 75.4428°W
Elevation
393 ft (120 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-PA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
11.8° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:00
Sunrise
06:28
Sunset
19:39
Civil dusk
20:07

About 13h 11m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Lehigh Valley International Airport

Lehigh Valley International Airport

Lehigh Valley International Airport, formerly Allentown–Bethlehem–Easton International Airport, is a domestic airport located in Hanover Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Lehigh Valley International Airport is located in the center of the Lehigh Valley, roughly 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Allentown, 4 miles (6.4 km) northwest of Bethlehem, and 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Easton.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

KABE

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 247,599 ft / 2,316 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
13 / 315,800 ft / 1,768 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP/DEP118.200 MHz
ATISATIS126.975 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL124.050 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
RDOWILLIAMSPORT RDO117.500 MHz
TWRTWR120.500 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingTSA SecurityFlight Status

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (9)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Showing 7 of 12 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON CLASS CClass CControlled2200 ft MSL4400 ft MSL
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON CLASS CClass CControlledGND4400 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: W (from about 270°), on 13% of observations, averaging 8 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan79%-1,416 ft
Feb75%-1,305 ft
Mar78%-724 ft
Apr80%-89 ft
May77%560 ft
Jun83%1,212 ft
Jul85%1,529 ft
Aug84%1,335 ft
Sep78%853 ft
Oct77%201 ft
Nov85%-657 ft
Dec73%-1,192 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,4161,529 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lehigh Valley International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Lehigh Valley International Airport?

The ICAO code for Lehigh Valley International Airport is KABE, and its IATA code is ABE.

Where is Lehigh Valley International Airport located?

Lehigh Valley International Airport is medium airport located in Allentown/Bethlehem, United States, at an elevation of 393 ft (120 m).

How many runways does Lehigh Valley International Airport have?

Lehigh Valley International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 7,599 ft / 2,316 m.

Which airlines fly to Lehigh Valley International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Lehigh Valley International Airport include Air France, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, US Airways, among 7 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Lehigh Valley International Airport?

Historical data lists 9 nonstop destinations from Lehigh Valley International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Lehigh Valley International Airport in?

Lehigh Valley International Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Lehigh Valley International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lehigh Valley International Airport is approximately 11.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lehigh Valley International Airport?

The nearest airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport is Hi-Vu Airport (PA65), about 5.3 nm to the wnw, followed by Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport and Bugs Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Lehigh Valley International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.