Lehigh Valley International (KABE), Pennsylvania
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Lehigh Valley International Airport, KABE, sits in Allentown, Pennsylvania, roughly 44 nautical miles from the metro core it serves. The field is towered, holds a Part 1 operations tier ranking, and recorded 25,627 total annual operations against 9,228 business aviation operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data. Two paved runways, onsite CBP and USDA customs handling, and both 100LL and Jet A fuel support a range of piston, turboprop, and jet traffic at this location.
Runways
Lehigh Valley International has two paved runways. The longest, 06/24, is 7,599 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Lehigh Valley International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Lehigh Valley International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Lehigh Valley International recorded 9,228 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May and October. Business aviation traffic at KABE concentrates in the spring and fall months, with May, October, and November posting the highest monthly operation counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 926 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Lehigh Valley International averages 7.7 days above 90°F in July, 26.7 freeze days in January and 2.4 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86.4°F, and January the coldest, at 38.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lehigh Valley International has published operating constraints in eight categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Flight notification service (ADCUS) is available, requiring prior permission with a two-hour notice.
Taxiway C is restricted to a maximum aircraft weight of 12,500 pounds.
Taxiway E is restricted to aircraft with a maximum gross weight of 12,500 pounds.
Runway 24 has an approach ratio of 47:1 to the displaced threshold, with a roadway located 540 feet to the right and 431 feet to the left, 654 feet from the runway 24 end.
Departures on runways 06 and 24 fly the runway heading until reaching 2,000 feet.
Turbojet departures on runway 31 turn right to a heading of 360 degrees until reaching 2,000 feet MSL.
Taxiway B3 west of runway 13/31 is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of 118 feet or less.
A non-standard Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) is located at the departure end of runway 13, with a 35-foot setback. The system measures 251 feet in length by 170 feet in width.
A non-standard Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) is located at the departure end of runway 31, with a 35-foot setback. The system measures 263 feet in length by 170 feet in width.
Noise abatement procedures for turbojet-powered aircraft are in effect, with runway 06/24 as the preferred runway.
Departures on runways 06, 13, and 24 should be advised that departures track over a noise-sensitive area.
Birds, groundhogs, and deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 630/F/C/X/T
PCR VALUE: 150/F/D/X/T
Military aircraft plan to park and refuel on the Hangar 7 apron.
Traffic pattern altitude is 1,400 feet MSL (1,006 feet AGL) for reciprocating-prop aircraft and 2,000 feet MSL (1,606 feet AGL) for turbine-powered aircraft.
Taxiway B south of taxiway B3 is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of 118 feet or less.
Taxiway J is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of 118 feet or less.
During ATC zero events, ARFF will monitor frequency 120.5 for emergency notifications.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lehigh Valley International has five airfields within 26 NM. The closest is Allentown Queen City Municipal (KXLL), 5.39 NM southwest.
Part of the Philadelphia area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KABE, Lehigh Valley International Airport?
KABE, Lehigh Valley International Airport, has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 06/24 is the primary runway at 7,599 feet long and 150 feet wide, and serves as the maximum paved length for the field. Runway 13/31 is shorter, at 5,800 feet long and also 150 feet wide. Both runways carry a preferential-use designation for turbojet aircraft under the airport's noise abatement procedures, with 06/24 named as the preferred runway. Departures on runways 06, 13, and 24 all track over a noise-sensitive area.
Is fuel and customs support available at Lehigh Valley International Airport (KABE)?
Lehigh Valley International Airport, KABE, offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel on the field. CBP inspection services are available onsite, alongside a USDA compliance agreement, and the airport also provides an ADCUS flight notification service for customs users, though ADCUS requires prior permission with a two-hour notice window. The field is towered and operates with an ALL / ALL / ALL attendance schedule. These combined services make KABE a viable stop for international arrivals needing onsite clearance rather than diversion to another customs airport.
Are there any taxiway weight or wingspan restrictions at KABE?
Yes, several taxiways at Lehigh Valley International Airport, KABE, carry specific limits. Taxiway C and taxiway E are both restricted to aircraft with a maximum weight of 12,500 pounds. Taxiway B south of taxiway B3, taxiway J, and taxiway B3 west of runway 13/31 are all restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of 118 feet or less. Operators planning to use these taxiways at KABE need to confirm their aircraft's weight and wingspan fall within these limits before taxiing on the affected segments.
Does Lehigh Valley International Airport (KABE) have arresting systems on its runways?
Lehigh Valley International Airport, KABE, has non-standard Engineered Materials Arresting Systems installed at both runway ends of 13/31. The system at the departure end of runway 13 measures 251 feet long by 170 feet wide, with a 35-foot setback. The system at the departure end of runway 31 measures 263 feet long by 170 feet wide, also with a 35-foot setback. These EMAS installations are designed to arrest aircraft that overrun the runway end at either end of runway 13/31.
What noise abatement and traffic pattern procedures apply at KABE?
Lehigh Valley International Airport, KABE, enforces noise abatement procedures for turbojet-powered aircraft, with runway 06/24 as the preferred runway. Departures on runways 06 and 24 are instructed to fly the runway heading until reaching 2,000 feet, while turbojet departures from runway 31 turn right to a heading of 360 degrees until reaching 2,000 feet MSL. Traffic pattern altitude is 1,400 feet MSL for reciprocating-prop aircraft and 2,000 feet MSL for turbine-powered aircraft. Departures on runways 06, 13, and 24 all overfly a noise-sensitive area.