Lehigh Valley International Airport

KABE / ABE

Allentown, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
17:51Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
4 kt
80°
10 SM
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KABE 041751Z 08004KT 10SM FEW013 SCT043 OVC100 07/03 A3025 RMK AO2 RAB30E41 SLP247 P0000 60000 T00670033 10072 20022 58008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 393 ft
FEW 1,300 ft AGL
SCT 4,300 ft AGL
OVC 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,693 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,693 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,393 ft AMSL
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (393 ft)
Pressure Alt
71 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -795 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KABE 041720Z 0418/0518 05006KT P6SM VCSH FEW006 OVC014 TEMPO 0418/0422 5SM -RA BR OVC025 FM042300 VRB02KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC020 FM050300 VRB02KT 4SM BR OVC010 FM050900 VRB02KT 2SM -RA BR OVC004
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:22Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 50° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,400 ft
23:00Z FM042300
+5h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
03:00Z FM050300
+9h
IFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ABE
06 ✈️
24
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
7,600 ft 150 ft ASP 51°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
13/31 5,797 ft 150 ft ASP 123°
2.9 kt 2.7 kt
43° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KABE

4,526 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.8%
MVFR
14.8%
IFR
6.1%
LIFR
3.3%

Lehigh Valley International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 17.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.5%
NE
11.5%
E
7.7%
SE
2.2%
S
5.2%
SW
13.4%
W
22.3%
NW
13.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.3°C
Range: -22°C to 30°C
-22°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.3%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

September November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,526 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lehigh Valley International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KABE
IATA Code: ABE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 393 ft MSL

Location

City: Allentown
Country: US
Latitude: 40.651773°
Longitude: -75.442797°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 7,600 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 5,797 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lehigh Valley International Airport

Overview

Lehigh Valley International Airport serves the Allentown metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport located in eastern Pennsylvania. Situated at 393 feet mean sea level with coordinates 40.651773, -75.442797, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. Its two asphalt runways offer substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 77.5% of METARs reporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences consistent westerly winds averaging 7.5 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 27 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -22°C to 30°C, which pilots should consider for performance planning.

Notable Features

Both runways offer excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage for their respective orientations. Runway 06/24 provides a longer 7,600-foot surface, while Runway 13/31 offers 5,797 feet. The airport's moderate elevation and relatively stable wind patterns contribute to predictable approach and landing conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect minimal crosswind challenges, with average crosswind components around 4-4.9 knots on both runways. September, November, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months. When planning arrivals, note that visibility averages 9.4 statute miles, with only 2.7% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles or experiencing fog conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.