Why go
- City in Pennsylvania.
- Served by Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport (WBW).
History
Wilkes-Barre is a city in Pennsylvania, which functions as both the administrative hub and the primary population center of Luzerne County. Located along the Susquehanna River in Northeastern Pennsylvania, it had an estimated population of 44,523 in 2025. It is part of the Wyoming Valley metropolitan area, which includes five cities and more than 40 boroughs forming a contiguous urban corridor with an estimated 574,000 residents.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, Dash 8-300) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-700, CRJ) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit*
- US Airways US (CRJ, DH8) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Sanford
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Chicago*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport (WBW); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.