Erie International Tom Ridge Field

ERI · KERI · Erie, PA · Towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
732 ft MSL
Longest runway
8,420 ft 06/24
Runways
2
Mag var
10W
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:07 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:45 AM09:45Z
Sunrise06:17 AM10:17Z
Sunset08:36 PM00:36Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:07 PM01:07Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:07 PM → 05:45 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:36 PM → 05:17 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 110°downwind 020°base 290°final 200°45° entry20240206

RWY 20LEFT traffic

Heading
200° mag · 190° true
Dimensions
3,508 × 150 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
VASI (4°)
Displaced thr
306 ft
CTAF
118.1
More details — RWY 20
Threshold elev
727 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Road, 17 ft, 200 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline
Threshold crossing height
69 ft
TDZ elevation
732 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
3,508 / 3,508 / 3,208 / 2,902 ft

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 50k, Double wheel 60k, Dual tandem 150k.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Erie”
ATIS
120.35
ASOS/AWOS
120.35
Clearance — primary
126.8

Taxi & takeoff

“Erie”
Ground — primary
121.9
Tower — primary
118.1

Departure & arrival

“Buffalo”
App/Dep
121.0

Also

CTAF
118.1
UNICOM
122.95
Flight service
127.075 LOW
Emergency
121.5

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (4 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
121.0TRSA
243.0EMERG
257.8APCH/P DEP/P · LCL/P · TRSA
292.175WATERFORD RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 24 · RWY 06
RunwayILS
RWY 24ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.3 (AWY) · GS 3.00°
RWY 06ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.3 (ERI) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

ERI 109.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ERI · Erie TACAN 109.40 · 31X r059° / 6.6 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KERI / ERI
Coordinates
42.0831, -80.1739
Elevation
732 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
10W
Sectional chart
DETROIT
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
Tower hours
0600-0000
Airspace
Class D · CLASS D SVC 0600-2400; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
Weather station
ASOS · 120.35 · ☎ 724-252-2105
ARTCC
CLEVELAND (ZOB)
Flight service (FSS)
ALTOONA · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
ERI
Attendance
MON-FRI 0500-2300; SAT-SUN 0500-2200
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
I B
Landing fee
Yes
Activated
1938/05
Distance from city
5 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RY 06/24; PAPI RY 06/24; HIRL RY 06/24; VASI RY 20; MIRL RY 02/20 & TWY LGTS - CTAF. on 118.1Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 20: VASI · 06: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 24: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Avionics, Cargo, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ERIE REGIONAL ARPT AUTHORITY
4411 W 12TH ST, ERIE, PA
814-833-4258
Manager
DEREK MARTIN
4411 W 12TH ST, ERIE, PA
814-833-4258
Remarks FAA · 16 notes

General

  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • EXTENSIVE NON-RADIO & ULTRALGT ACFT OPR 3.5-5 NM SOUTHWEST OF ARPT AT OR BLO 700 FT AGL MAY 1-OCT 31 ANNUALLY SR-SS.
  • FLIGHT NOTIFICATION SERVICE (ADCUS) AVAILABLE; PRIOR RESERVATION REQUIRED; PHONE 814-833-1355.
  • FOR CD CTC BUFFALO APCH AT 716-626-6920, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0232.
  • INDEX C AVAIL UPON REQUEST

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 670/F/D/X/T
  • RWY 02/20 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.

Lighting

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RY 06/24; PAPI RY 06/24; HIRL RY 06/24; VASI RY 20; MIRL RY 02/20 & TWY LGTS - CTAF.
  • MALSR UNMON.
  • MALSR UNMON.

Obstructions

  • +31 FT RR ANGLES ACROSS RWY CL +32 FT OBST LGTD POLE 106 FT FM AER 17 FT RT.
  • +21 FT OBST LGTD POLE AT 8 FT FROM AER 325 FT R, +15 FT BILLBOARD AT 189 FT FROM AER 327 FT R.
  • +15 FT ROAD AT AER 225 FT R. +9 FT FENCE 65 FT FM RWY END 128 FT R.
  • APCH RATIO 22:1 TO DTHR FOR 60 FT TREES 459 FT FM RWY END 29 FT RT.
  • APCH RATIO 30:1 TO DTHR FOR +103 FT TREES 2227 FT FM RWY END 699 FT LEFT.
  • APCH RATIO 18:1 TO DTHR; 53 FT TREES 680 FT FM RWY END, 77 FT LEFT.
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About KERI

Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI · KERI) is an airport in Erie, PA, at 732 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 8,420 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KERI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KERI have a control tower?

Yes. Erie International Tom Ridge Field has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KERI?

Erie International Tom Ridge Field has 2 runways; the longest is 8,420 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KERI?

Erie International Tom Ridge Field is in Erie, PA, at an elevation of 732 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.0831, -80.1739.

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