KWBW — Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley
Wilkes-Barre, PA · Elevation 543.8 ft · 41.2973, -75.8522
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,375 ft | 75 ft | Asphalt (good) | Medium intensity | 07 66° / 25 246° | 07 PAPI (2-light, left) / 25 PAPI (2-light, left) | — |
| 09/27 | 2,193 ft | 100 ft | Asphalt/Turf (good) | Not lighted | 09 89° / 27 269° | — | 09 672 ft |
Frequencies
- CTAF/UNICOM
- 122.8 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 126.3 MHz — Wilkes-Barre Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 256.7 MHz — Wilkes-Barre Approach/Departure
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Attendance
- ALL 0800-1700
- Magnetic variation
- 12°W (1990)
- Flight service
- Williamsport FSS (IPT) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- IPT ↗
Remarks (5)
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
- ACTVT ROTG BCN - CTAF.
- +152 FT TRANSMISSION LINES 6000 FT FROM RWY 25 THLD 585 FT L MKD WITH RED SPHERES.
- ACTVT PAPI RWY 07/25; MIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF. RWY 07/25 PRESET LOW INTST TO ACTVT HIGHER INTST - CTAF.
- FOR CD CTC WILKES-BARRE APCH AT 570-655-2084.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for KWBW?
- The CTAF at KWBW is 122.8 MHz.
- How long is the runway at KWBW?
- KWBW has 2 runways; the longest is 3,375 ft.
- Does KWBW have fuel?
- Yes — KWBW has 100LL, Jet A available, per FAA NASR data.
- Which Flight Service Station serves KWBW?
- Williamsport FSS (IPT) serves KWBW. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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Nearby airports
- KAVP — Wilkes-Barre/scranton INTL — 7 mi
- 76N — Skyhaven — 17 mi
- 9N3 — Seamans FLD — 21 mi
- KHZL — Hazleton RGNL — 23 mi
- KMPO — Pocono Mountains RGNL — 27 mi
- 8N4 — Flying Dollar — 32 mi
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