Lehigh Valley International Airport

What Lehigh Valley International Airport does

Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) is a FAA-classified Non-Hub commercial service airport operated by the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority (LNAA), a governmental authority entity. The airport serves the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania (Allentown, Bethlehem, and surrounding communities) with nonstop passenger service aboard four commercial airline partners — Allegiant, American, Delta, and United — connecting the region to leisure destinations (Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach, Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg, Sarasota/Bradenton, Savannah/Hilton Head, Punta Gorda, Nashville) and business hubs (Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare, Detroit, Philadelphia). ABE is strategically located on Airport Road in Allentown with direct access from Interstate 78 and Route 22, and operates a single-terminal, single-runway footprint with TSA PreCheck enrollment and real-time passenger information services.

Beyond passenger service, the authority operates an integrated multi-facility aviation portfolio: Lehigh Valley Aviation Services (LVAS), a full-service Fixed Base Operator at ABE providing fueling, concierge, charter coordination, and hangar facilities including the 54,000-square-foot Hangar 11 designed for large cabin-class corporate aircraft; Braden Airpark (N43) in Easton; and Queen City Airport (XLL) in Allentown. The authority generates revenue through landing fees, terminal concessions, parking (short- and long-term), ground transportation services (including the American Airlines Landline Bus connection to PHL), FBO fuel and hangar rentals, aircraft charter partnerships, and airport advertising. The organization is structured as a public infrastructure entity without venture or PE ownership, governed by the LNAA board with 101-250 employees, and is executing a multi-decade Master Plan (four phases through 2040) anchored by the FAA-approved 125,000-square-foot North Cargo Facility.

Name

Lehigh Valley International Airport

Legal name

Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority

Website

https://flyabe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) is a FAA Non-Hub commercial service airport in Allentown, PA, operated by the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority, providing nonstop passenger flights via Allegiant, American, Delta, and United and operating three general aviation facilities including the LVAS corporate FBO.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Allentown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Airport Operations Revenue: Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority generates revenue through airport operations including landing fees, terminal concessions, parking services, ground transportation, and property rentals. The authority publishes annual reports, monthly financial reports, operating and capital budgets, and maintains transparency through regular audits and public disclosures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) operates as a commercial service airport in northeastern Pennsylvania, providing passenger terminal facilities, runway and airfield infrastructure, aircraft parking, and ground services for scheduled airlines, general aviation operators, and cargo carriers. The operating authority also manages two general aviation reliever airports (Braden Airpark and Queen City Airport) and delivers Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) services through Lehigh Valley Aviation Services.

Product overview

Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) is a commercial service airport operated by the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority (LNAA). The airport serves as the primary passenger aviation hub for the Lehigh Valley region with four commercial airline partners (Allegiant, American, Delta, and United) offering nonstop service to leisure and business destinations. The organization also operates three general aviation facilities: Lehigh Valley Aviation Services (LVAS) as the primary FBO at ABE providing corporate aviation services including hangar 11 (a 54,000 sq ft facility for large aircraft), Braden Airpark (N43) in Easton, and Queen City Airport (XLL) in Allentown. Additional services include airport advertising, the American Airlines Landline Bus connection to Philadelphia, and the Abe the Pilot real-time text information service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Passenger Terminal Services
• General Aviation and FBO Services
• Airport Parking
• Reliever General Aviation Airports

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Phillips 66 AviationcoreTechnology or IntegrationPhillips 66 is the primary fuel supplier for Lehigh Valley Aviation Services FBO. The partnership includes WingPoints rewards program, World Fuel rewards, and Phillips 66 Aviation Rebate program supporting EAA and Young Eagles flight experiences.
• Air Elite NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLehigh Valley Aviation Services is a member of the Air Elite Network, a network of premium FBOs providing consistent service standards and reciprocal benefits for general aviation travelers.
• World Fuel ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld Fuel contract accepted at LVAS FBO. H7 Steel Deals promotion program offers customers the opportunity to win over 100,000 World Fuel Rewards Points throughout the year.
• Lehigh Carbon Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation education partnership located at 600 Hayden Circle, Allentown, PA, providing flight training and aviation education programs in collaboration with the airport facilities.
• Ace Pilot TrainingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlight school partner operating at 600 Hayden Circle, Allentown, PA, providing pilot training services in conjunction with airport facilities.
• Airlines for AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirport Operations Center coordinates with airline partners for flight operations, including the American Airlines Landline Bus service connecting ABE to Philadelphia International Airport as a ticketed flight segment.
• FlightBridgeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFBO concierge services can be booked through FlightBridge platform, providing online reservation capabilities for general aviation services at LVAS.
• TSA (Transportation Security Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTSA PreCheck enrollment available at ABE through Identogo. Real-time TSA wait times displayed on airport website. General TSA security checkpoint operations.
• U.S. Customs and Border ProtectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBP services available at LVAS FBO contactable at 610-266-1042, hours 09:00-17:00 Monday-Friday. After hours assistance available through 1-800-X-SECTOR.
• Brunswick Aviation ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAircraft charter partner at Hangar #9, 987 Postal Road, Hanover Twp., PA 18109, providing charter services to LVAS customers.
• Contrail ChartersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAircraft charter partner at 1315 Stark Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017, providing charter flight services to airport customers.
• East Coast JetsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAircraft charter partner at Hangar #10, 600 Hayden Circle, Allentown, PA 18109, providing charter services.
• New World AviationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharter partner available at 610-231-9555 for aviation services to airport customers.
• Scott Richards AviationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharter partner at Hangar #7, scheduling through Dee Tirpak at 570-386-1265.
• VertivueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAircraft charter partner at Queen City Airport, 1730 Vultee St, Allentown, PA 18103, available at 800-877-0570.
• Made Possible in Lehigh ValleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional branding and marketing initiative championed by Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation, Discover Lehigh Valley, Lehigh Valley Chamber, and Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS to promote the region as a desirable place to visit, work, learn, and live.
• Lehigh Valley Economic Development CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLVEDC markets economic assets of the Lehigh Valley and creates partnerships for recruitment, growth, and retention of employers. A 501(c)(3) organization working with regional public and private entities.
• Discover Lehigh ValleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial destination marketing organization established in 1984, making Lehigh and Northampton counties a premier destination through marketing and image building to increase visitors, nights stayed, and economic impact through tourism.
• The Lehigh Valley ChamberminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber serves more than 5,000 businesses and members with more than 280,000 employees, serving as the largest chamber in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and top six nationwide.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FlyABE_
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Subsidiaries3 records

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