Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)
RDG · KRDG · Reading, PA · Towered · Print kneeboard
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Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:46 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:34 AM | 09:34Z |
| Sunrise | 06:04 AM | 10:04Z |
| Sunset | 08:15 PM | 00:15Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:46 PM | 00:46Z |
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Past 24 hours category · wind · ceiling · visibility trends
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Density altitude today projected curve · departure window · takeoff roll
Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Advisories
NOTAMs
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Runways
RWY 13LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 133° mag · 121° true
- Dimensions
- 6,350 × 150 ft
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Lights
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- ILS
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.55 (VXO) · GS 3.00°
- CTAF
- 119.9
More details — RWY 13
- Threshold elev
- 343 ft
- Markings
- precision
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 317 ft, 7,661 ft from threshold, 1213 ft L of centerline — 23:1 slope to clear
- Threshold crossing height
- 45 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 343 ft
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 6,350 / 6,350 / 6,350 / 6,350 ft
- LAHSO
- 5,200 ft (hold short of 18/36)
- End lights
- REIL
- Arresting gear
- EMAS (arresting bed)
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,350 ft | |
| 18/36 | 5,151 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
“Reading”Taxi & takeoff
“Reading”Departure & arrival
“Harrisburg”Also
ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (3 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 257.9 | APCH/P DEP/P |
| 288.3 | LCL/P |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Instrument landing systems
RWY 13 · RWY 36
| Runway | ILS |
|---|---|
| RWY 13 | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.55 (VXO) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 36 | ILS · CAT I · LOC 109.5 (RDG) · GS 3.00° |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
ETX 110.20 · PTW 116.50 · LRP 117.30 · +3
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETX · East Texas | VOR/DME | 110.20 · 39X | Low | r236° / 17.7 NM |
| PTW · Pottstown | VORTAC | 116.50 · 112X | Low | r306° / 20.8 NM |
| LRP · Lancaster | VOR/DME | 117.30 · 120X | Low | r053° / 21.5 NM |
| MXE · Modena | VORTAC | 113.20 · 79X | Low | r343° / 30.8 NM |
| RAV · Ravine | VORTAC | 114.60 · 93X | Low | r121° / 30.8 NM |
| FJC · Allentown | VORTAC | 117.50 · 122X | Low | r238° / 31.3 NM |
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Charts & procedures
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Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KRDG / RDG
- Coordinates
- 40.3785, -75.9652
- Elevation
- 343 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- 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 · 127.1 · ☎ 610-372-9863
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WILLIAMSPORT · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- RDG
- Attendance
- ALL 0600-2300
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- FAR 139 class
- IV A
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Activated
- 1938/04
- Distance from city
- 3 NW
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSF RWY 36; REIL RWY 13, 31; PAPI RWY 13 & 18; HIRL RWY 13/31 & 18/36; TWY LGTS - CTAF. on 119.9 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 13: 4-light PAPI (left) · 18: 4-light PAPI (left) · 36: MALSF.
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
- HIGH/LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air freight, Air ambulance, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 7 notes
General
- BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD, CTC HARRISBURG APCH AT 800-932-0712.
- ARFF INDEX C AVBL UPON REQ CTC AMGR.
Runways
- PCR VALUE: 610/F/C/X/T
- PCR VALUE: 610/F/C/X/T
- PAPI UNUSBL BYD 3 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN.
Lighting
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSF RWY 36; REIL RWY 13, 31; PAPI RWY 13 & 18; HIRL RWY 13/31 & 18/36; TWY LGTS - CTAF.
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About KRDG
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG · KRDG) is an airport in Reading, PA, at 343 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,350 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KRDG, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KRDG have a control tower?
Yes. Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KRDG?
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) has 2 runways; the longest is 6,350 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KRDG?
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) is in Reading, PA, at an elevation of 343 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.3785, -75.9652.
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