FBOs at Lehigh Valley International KABE ABE

Airport security

Lehigh Valley International Airport operates under TSA passenger screening with a staffed checkpoint serving the single commercial terminal, supported by CFR Part 139 certification and ARFF Index C fire and rescue capability; the GA ramp is served by a fixed-base operator with controlled access, and the facility sits within Class C controlled airspace requiring ATC contact for all arriving and departing traffic.

Customs, immigration and regulatory

• Hours: CBP regular office hours Mon–Fri 0800–1700 ET
• inspection services for GA arrivals Mon–Fri 0830–1630 ET with prior permission to land (PPR) required minimum 1 hour before arrival
• after-hours and weekend service subject to officer availability — limited staffing CBP Port Lehigh Valley operates under permission-to-land procedures
• pilots must contact CBP prior to departure from foreign port
• permission valid within +/- 30 minutes of approved ETA
• re-clearance required if ETA deviates outside that window. Commercial outbound operators must obtain outbound clearance directly from CBP.

Ground corridor

Allentown presents a mixed urban crime profile dominated by opportunistic property offences — particularly vehicle break-ins and theft — with elevated rates relative to the national average, though violent crime rates are broadly comparable to similarly-sized US cities; the airport is situated in the suburban Hanover Township corridor, away from the higher-risk downtown neighbourhoods, and the immediate airport approach roads are considered low-risk for travellers in transit.

Pre-arranged vehicles from vetted transport providers are reliable and represent the preferred option for corporate and sensitive travellers; on-demand ground transport from the kerb is generally available and considered safe for standard use, though travellers should avoid leaving valuables visible in rental or parked vehicles.

There are no movement restrictions, active armed conflict zones, or comprehensive US embargo conditions applicable to this domestic destination.

City threat summary

The United States presents a moderate and broadly stable security environment, though civil unrest activity is substantially elevated by global standards and the domestic terrorism threat from lone-actor and small-cell actors remains persistent.

The November 2026 midterm elections — covering the full House of Representatives, more than a third of Senate seats, and a significant share of governorships — are generating heightened political tension and an increased potential for election-related unrest or targeted political violence.

Heightened immigration enforcement activity in major metropolitan areas and enhanced border screening procedures have added a distinct layer of concern for international travelers.

Country overview

The United States presents a moderate and broadly stable security environment, though civil unrest activity is substantially elevated by global standards and the domestic terrorism threat from lone-actor and small-cell actors remains persistent.

The November 2026 midterm elections — covering the full House of Representatives, more than a third of Senate seats, and a significant share of governorships — are generating heightened political tension and an increased potential for election-related unrest or targeted political violence.

Heightened immigration enforcement activity in major metropolitan areas and enhanced border screening procedures have added a distinct layer of concern for international travelers.