Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport - AVP Pennsylvania
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, AVP, is based in Pittston Township, Pennsylvania. The airport lies in between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. It is operated and owned by the Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties and is the fifth biggest airport in Pennsylvania. The entire terminal spans 910 acres and caters to several airlines, including United Express, Southwest Airlines, Delta Connection, and Delta Air Lines, Inc. Yearly passenger traffic from 2001 to 2009 remained relatively steady, between 360,000 to 430,000 a year, and increased in 2017 to 2018 to 530,000.
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Negotiations to establish a bi-county airport in Northeast Pennsylvania began as early as the 1930s and eventually came into fruition with the settling of the legal agreement between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, leading to the official naming of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. It officially became an international airport in 1975. Apart from the typical domestic flights, the airport has also catered typically to presidential and political guests, including Bill and Hillary Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Donald Trump. There are several cities surrounding the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, including Dallas, Dickson City, Archbald, Factoryville, Shavertown, Waverly, La Plume, Bear Creek, and Clarks Summit.
On this page it is easy to search for Wilkes-Barre, PA airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States (AVP-Scranton Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the AVP airport.
Most of these AVP
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Wilkes-Barre, PA
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the AVP airport are Nay Aug Park, Electric City Trolley Station and Museum, and Mohegan Sun Arena.
Map of Wilkes-Barre, PA Hotels
View all Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States (AVP-Scranton Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States (AVP-Scranton Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States (AVP-Scranton Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 9:36 AM.
The temperature feels like 73.3 with a humidity level of 66 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 39 percent with visibility at 14.4 percent.
Today’s UV index is 10, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling southwest at a speed of 4 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 12:21 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/21
Scattered clouds
74°F
High: 86°F
Low: 63°F
Precipitation: 10%
Wednesday
5/22
Scattered clouds
75°F
High: 88°F
Low: 66°F
Precipitation: 30%
Thursday
5/23
Thunderstorm with rain
73°F
High: 81°F
Low: 61°F
Precipitation: 70%
Friday
5/24
Scattered clouds
72°F
High: 83°F
Low: 63°F
Precipitation: 45%
Saturday
5/25
Thunderstorm with rain
70°F
High: 80°F
Low: 63°F
Precipitation: 60%
Sunday
5/26
Thunderstorm with rain
65°F
High: 72°F
Low: 55°F
Precipitation: 45%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Wilkes-Barre, PA AVP airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free AVP airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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