KWBW

VFR

WILKES-BARRE WYOMING VALLEY

WILKES-BARRE · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
543.8'
Longest RWY
3,375'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:54Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KWBW
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,543.8'
MSL · field 543.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 07
H/W +2 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KWBW

KWBW does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAVP (WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTL) · 6.3 NM away. Conditions at KWBW may differ.

METAR · KAVP

Observed 16:54Z

KAVP 271654Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP234 T01940011
Wind
VAR @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 1°C
Altimeter
30.23 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
770 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM N
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
IPT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JIM SCROBOLA
Address
2001 WYOMING AVE, FORTY FORT PA 18704

Flight service · Hours

FSS IPT
WILLIAMSPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 3 kt
RWY 07
042°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 07

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 07 · 042° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,544 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored42° / 222°3,375 ftASPHStandard L
09/2765° / 245°2,193 ftASPH-TURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
07PAPI 2-box left(4°)
25PAPI 2-box left(3.75°)120', tree, 2286' from thr, 528' R of cntrln, slope 17
0994', trees, 1107' from thr, 136' R of cntrln, slope 11

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 07
KWBW · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AGRI,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • +152 foot transmission lines are located 6000 feet from runway 25 threshold 585 feet left marked with red spheres.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Wilkes-Barre Approach at 570-655-2084.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The rotating beacon is activated by the CTAF.Show FAA
  • The PAPI and medium intensity runway lights for runway 07/25 are activated by the CTAF. Runway 07/25 is preset to low intensity and can be activated to higher intensity by the CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27Runway 09/27 is closed during winter months.Show FAA
  • 09/27Runway 09/27 has the first 544 feet of runway 27 paved with asphalt, with the remainder turf.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09Runway 09/27 is marked with 3 foot white cones. Runway 09 displaced threshold is marked with three white cones on each side.Show FAA
  • 09The approach ratio is 18 to 1 to the decision height.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KWBW

Answer card
ICAO
KWBW
Name
WILKES-BARRE WYOMING VALLEY
Location
WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
543.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,543.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
07/25 · 3,375 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 07

Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Airport sits in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Field elevation is 543.8 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 07/25 at 3,375 ft. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. The field is served by Valley Aviation on the field. They carry 100LL and Jet A. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. The rotating beacon is activated by CTAF. Runway 07/25 lighting is also CTAF activated. It is preset to low intensity and can be raised by CTAF.

A few items matter on a first visit. Runway 09/27 is marked with cones. Its 09 displaced threshold is also marked with cones. The first 544 feet of runway 27 is paved. The rest is turf. Runway 09/27 is closed during winter months. There are +152 ft transmission lines 6,000 ft from the runway 25 threshold, 585 ft left, with red spheres. For clearance delivery, contact Wilkes-Barre Approach on 570-655-2084. If you need current noise, curfew, or operating details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KWBW?
The longest runway is 07/25 at 3,375 ft. That is the main paved runway to plan around for most operations.
Does KWBW have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KWBW. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates before flight.
What is the pattern altitude at KWBW?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KWBW towered?
No. KWBW does not have a control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at KWBW?
Valley Aviation is the on-field FBO. They carry 100LL and Jet A. Call them directly at (570) 288-3257 for current service details.
How do you activate the lights at KWBW?
The rotating beacon is activated by CTAF. Runway 07/25 PAPI and medium intensity runway lights are also CTAF activated. The runway is preset to low intensity and can be increased by CTAF.
Is runway 09/27 usable year-round at KWBW?
No. Runway 09/27 is closed during winter months. It also has a paved first 544 ft on runway 27 with the remainder turf.
Are there any obstacle or departure notes for KWBW?
Yes. There are +152 ft transmission lines about 6,000 ft from the runway 25 threshold, 585 ft left, marked with red spheres. For any departure planning, check the current FAA Chart Supplement and brief the field before takeoff.

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