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Small airport

Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport

IATA WBWICAO KWBWLocal WBW🇺🇸 Wilkes-Barre
Coordinates
41.2972°N, 75.8512°W
Elevation
545 ft (166 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-PA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
11.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:10
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
20:37
Civil dusk
21:10

About 14h 54m 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 Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport

Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport

Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Airport is a county-owned, public airport located in Forty Fort and Wyoming in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a general aviation facility. The primary airport of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton metropolitan area is the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP).

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

Live weather

KWBW

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.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 253,375 ft / 1,029 m75 ftAspLightedOpen
09 / 27▸ displaced2,193 ft / 668 m100 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP/DEP126.300 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,942 ft
Obstacle1,965 ft
Obstacle1,955 ft
Obstacle1,982 ft
Obstacle2,001 ft
Obstacle2,011 ft
Obstacle2,133 ft
Obstacle1,998 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport?

The ICAO code for Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport is KWBW, and its IATA code is WBW.

Where is Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport located?

Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport is small airport located in Wilkes-Barre, United States, at an elevation of 545 ft (166 m).

How many runways does Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport have?

Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,375 ft / 1,029 m.

What time zone is Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport in?

Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport is approximately 11.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport?

The nearest airport to Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP), about 6.2 nm to the ene, followed by Countryside Airport and Lazy J. Ranch Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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