Car Hire Allentown Airport

Allentown Airport Mini Guide

Allentown Airport, also known as Lehigh Valley International airport, is located in Pennsilvania just 5 kilometres from the city of Allentown. The airport caters for almost 1 million passengers yearly. There is hope that numbers will remain constant but there has been an increase in competition from other local airports due to changes in the highway system. The airport is situated on a 2,629 acre plot and has two runways to handle the 122,000 estimated aircraft movements annually. It is also a selected site for the Space Shuttle to land in emergency situations.

The airport has one Terminal which has limited retail outlets and restaurants. The airport is used at present for domestic flights within the United States only. Flight schedule includes the airlines American Eagle, Allegiant Air, Continental Airlines, US Airways, Skywest and more.For people coming to the airport by car, it is easily reached by either Interstate 78 or Route 22. There is a large range of parking facilities.

Areas such as the cell phone waiting area allows drivers to pick up their passengers and wait free of charge for 15 minutes at a specially selected area close to arrivals. You can also find ample space in short and long term parking, economy parking, valet and preferred parking. Passenger facilities are limited but adequate with a restaurant, cafe and shops in the terminal. the airport is also well arranged for people with disabilities with plenty of special access and restrooms available.