KABE
LEHIGH VALLEY INTL
ALLENTOWN, PA
About Lehigh Valley International
KABE, Lehigh Valley International, serves Allentown, Pennsylvania at 393 feet elevation with a control tower managing busy traffic. The airport features two asphalt runways: 06/24 at 7599 feet and 13/31 at 5800 feet, both 150 feet wide, providing ample capacity for regional and business jets. This parallel runway configuration optimizes throughput during peak traffic periods.
Nine precision instrument approaches support operations throughout the instrument approach landscape, including ILS/LOC, ILS, RNAV (GPS), and TACAN procedures. Fuel availability includes 100LL avgas and Jet A for piston and turbine aircraft. Notable educational operators include Lehigh Carbon Community College and Ace Pilot Training, both delivering professional pilot training. The Lehigh Valley Flying Club maintains an active membership base at the airport.
The airport serves as a regional hub for the lehigh Valley corridor, supporting general aviation, business aviation, and flight training operations. Pilots throughout northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond rely on KABE for its instrument approach options, fuel services, and flight training infrastructure.
Questions
- Where is Lehigh Valley International (KABE) located?
- Lehigh Valley International is located in Allentown, PA.
- Is Lehigh Valley International a public or private airport?
- Lehigh Valley International (KABE) is a public-use airport, open to general aviation.
- How many runways does Lehigh Valley International have?
- Lehigh Valley International has 2 runways. The longest is 06/24 at 7,599 feet of asphalt, alongside 13/31.
- What is the field elevation at Lehigh Valley International?
- Lehigh Valley International sits at 393 feet above mean sea level.
- Does Lehigh Valley International have an instrument approach?
- Yes. Lehigh Valley International has 9 published instrument approach procedures, including ILS, RNAV (GPS), and TACAN.
- Does Lehigh Valley International have an air traffic control tower?
- Yes, Lehigh Valley International (KABE) is a towered airport.
- What is the UNICOM frequency at KABE?
- Lehigh Valley International's UNICOM frequency is 122.95 MHz.
- What fuel is available at Lehigh Valley International?
- Lehigh Valley International sells 100LL and Jet A.
- Are there flight schools at Lehigh Valley International?
- Yes. Organizations based at Lehigh Valley International include Ace Pilot Training, Lehigh Carbon Community College, and Lehigh Valley Flying Club.