July 12, 2019
#ABEreads created through partnership between the Airport and (3) local libraries Did you forget something to read when packing for your business trip or vacation? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! On Friday, July 12th, Airport officials joined representatives from the public libraries in Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton to unveil…
June 19, 2019
76,400 passengers chose their neighborhood airport for air travel For 52-hours last month, Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) remained quiet with no takeoffs or landings during the Runway 6-24 intersection repaving project. Even this brief interruption could not slow down the positive momentum at your neighborhood airport. In May, 76,400…
May 23, 2019
This agreement between the three bus companies is a system of cross-honoring tickets. In an effort to provide Philadelphia bus passengers with plenty of schedule choices, Trans-Bridge Lines would like to announce that an agreement has been reached with Martz Trailways and Fullington Trailways. This agreement between the three bus…
May 20, 2019
83,560 passengers chose their neighborhood airport for air travel It hasn’t happened since 2004, which is the last time Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) reached 1 million passengers. In April, 83,560 passengers traveled through ABE – a 27.28 percent increase from April ’18 – and the second highest single month…
May 13, 2019
Sign-up to for the expedited screening program from June 17th – June 28th The summer travel season is here! Make your airport experience easier at the TSA checkpoint. TSA Pre✓® Open Enrollment returns to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) from Monday, June 17th through Friday, June 28th. Appointments are available…
May 9, 2019
TSA ensures security preparedness for summer travel and explains security protocols for travelers at Lehigh Valley International Airport The number of passengers expected to fly this summer is expected to be the highest in years with more than 2.2 million passengers per day expected to pass through Transportation Security Administration…
May 6, 2019
Air travel experience for individuals with autism on May 11th Five years ago, individuals in the Lehigh Valley with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities with sensory sensitivities may have dreamed of air travel. The Arc of Lehigh & Northampton Counties and its partner, Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)…
April 30, 2019
Firefighter Richard Hildebrand, Jr. promoted to the rank of Lieutenant On Tuesday, April 30th, the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority (LNAA) promoted ARFF member Richard Hildebrand, Jr. to the rank of Lieutenant with a pinning ceremony during the monthly LNAA Board of Governors Meeting. The LNAA hosted its last pinning ceremony in…
April 26, 2019
Display of infamous literary character is completely made of marshmallow PEEPS® Before you takeoff on a fun vacation and never look back… make sure you say hello to our newest passenger, but he is not a tasty snack! On Friday, April 26th, Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Just Born…
April 24, 2019
Over 18,000 more passengers than last month Last year, it took until mid-summer for Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to reach 76,000 passengers. Thanks to a March Madness of travelers last month, ABE reached its second highest single month total since 2011. In March, 76,512 passengers traveled through ABE –…
Over 18,000 more passengers than last month Last year, it took until mid-summer for Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to reach 76,000 passengers. Thanks to a March Madness of travelers last month, ABE reached its second highest single month total since 2011. In March, 76,512 passengers traveled through ABE –…
April 9, 2019
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) celebrating opening in 1929 On April 9, 1929, the Allentown Airport Corporation received its ticket for takeoff – a charter from the Department of Commerce Bureau of Aviation. Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) is celebrating it’s 90th Anniversary – still remaining one of the few…
March 26, 2019
Flights cancelled from May 4th-6th due to intersection work on Runway 6-24 It’s going to be an unusual sight May 4th through May 6th at Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE). There will be no takeoffs or landings by commercial airlines or general aviation aircraft. “This will be short term pain…
Escalator repairs, jet bridge rehabilitation and apron painting projects at Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) On Tuesday, March 26th, the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority (LNAA) Board of Governors approved approximately $1.1 million of capital improvement projects at Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE). Below is a list of projects: Escalator Repairs in…
March 20, 2019
58,276 passengers choose their neighborhood airport for travel (Hanover Township, PA) – Since October 2017, Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) has been aboard a nonstop flight of positive passenger growth, which reached 17 consecutive months in February. Last month, 58,276 passengers traveled through ABE – that is an 8.8 percent…