KERI

VFR

ERIE INTL/TOM RIDGE FLD

ERIE · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
732.1'
Longest RWY
8,420'06/24
Tower
06:00–00:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR06:51Z
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Before you fly into KERI
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–00:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,732.1'
MSL · field 732.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +12 · X/W 10 kt L

METAR & TAF KERI

Current METAR

Observed 06:51Z

KERI 280651Z AUTO 15016G27KT 10SM OVC110 17/05 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 14034/0600 SLP103 T01670050
Wind
150° @ 16G27 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 5°C
Altimeter
29.85 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,235 ft
Ceiling
11,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
5 NM SW
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
ERI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DEREK MARTIN
Address
4411 W 12TH ST, ERIE PA 16505

Flight service · Hours

FSS AOO
ALTOONA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0500-2300
  • SAT-SUN · 0500-2200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 16 kt
RWY 20
180°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
10 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 180° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,732 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/2444° / 224°8,420 ftASPHStandard L
02/20Favored0° / 180°3,508 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
068,420'8,420'8,420'7,501'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR31', rr, 202' from thr, 360' R of cntrln, slope 0
248,420'8,420'7,500'7,500'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR105', trees, 1544' from thr, 698' R of cntrln, slope 12
023,508'3,508'3,337'2,520'31', rr, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
203,508'3,508'3,208'2,902'VASI 4-box left(4°)17', road, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 06
LD · CAT I
ERI
110.3
RWY 24
LD · CAT I
AWY
110.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 06
KERI · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AVNCS,CARGO,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Flight notification service ADCUS is available; prior reservation is required; phone 814-833-1355.Show FAA
  • Index C is available upon request.Show FAA
  • Extensive non-radio and ultralight aircraft operations 3.5 to 5 nautical miles southwest of the airport at or below 700 feet above ground level occur annually from May 1 to October 31 between sunrise and sunset.Show FAA
  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Buffalo Approach at 716-626-6920; when approach is closed contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0232.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 06/24; the precision approach path indicators for runway 06/24; the high intensity runway lights for runway 06/24; the visual approach slope indicator for runway 20; the medium intensity runway lights for runway 02/20 and taxiway lights on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 06/24The pavement classification rating value is 670/F/D/X/T.Show FAA
  • 02/20Runway 02/20 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 24The medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 24 is unmonitored.Show FAA
  • 06The medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 06 is unmonitored.Show FAA
  • 06There is a plus 21 foot obstacle lighted pole at 8 feet from the airport elevation 325 feet right, and a plus 15 foot billboard at 189 feet from the airport elevation 327 feet right.Show FAA
  • 02There is a plus 31 foot railroad angle across the runway centerline and a plus 32 foot obstacle lighted pole 106 feet from the airport elevation 17 feet right.Show FAA
  • 20There is a 15-foot road at aerodrome 225 feet right. There is a 9-foot fence 65 feet from the runway end and 128 feet right.Show FAA
  • 20The approach clearance slope ratio is 18 to 1 to the displaced threshold; there are 53 foot trees 680 feet from the runway end, 77 feet to the left.Show FAA
  • 02The approach clearance slope ratio is 22 to 1 to the displaced threshold for 60 foot trees 459 feet from the runway end 29 feet right.Show FAA
  • 06The approach ratio is 30 to 1 to the displaced threshold for trees 103 feet tall located 2,227 feet from the runway end and 699 feet to the left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • There is a ramp usage fee for aircraft clearing customs. The fee is based on aircraft weight; contact the airport for the fee schedule.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KERI

Answer card
ICAO
KERI
Name
ERIE INTL/TOM RIDGE FLD
Location
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
732.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,732.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-0000
Total runways
2
Longest runway
06/24 · 8,420 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
14
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

Erie Intl/Tom Ridge Fld sits in Erie, Pennsylvania. Field elevation is 732.1 ft MSL. The airport has 2 asphalt runways. The longest is 06/24 at 8,420 ft. The tower is open from 0600 to 0000. Two ILS approaches are published. They serve runway 06 and runway 24.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. North Coast Air is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call ahead if you need service or want to confirm availability.

This is a controlled field with busy local traffic. Bird activity is reported on and near the airport. There are also extensive non-radio and ultralight operations southwest of the field from May 1 through October 31 during daylight hours. That matters if you are arriving VFR or working the pattern. Runway 24 has unmonitored MALSR lighting. Runway 06 has unmonitored MALSR lighting too. Runway 20 has nearby trees on the approach side. Runway 06 has a lighted pole and a billboard near the runway environment. If you are planning customs, ask the airport about the ramp usage fee before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KERI?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.
What ILS approaches are available at Erie Intl/Tom Ridge Fld?
Two ILS approaches are published. They serve runway 06 and runway 24.
What are the tower hours at KERI?
The tower is open from 0600 to 0000.
Which runway is the longest at KERI?
Runway 06/24 is the longest. It is 8,420 ft of asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at KERI?
North Coast Air is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (814) 836-9220 to confirm service before arrival.
Are there any runway or approach hazards at KERI?
Yes. Birds are reported on and near the airport. Runway 20 has trees near the approach path. Runway 06 has a lighted pole and a billboard near the runway environment.
Can Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger flights use runway 02/20 at KERI?
No. Runway 02/20 is not available for those operations when scheduled passenger carrying service is over 9 seats or non-scheduled passenger carrying service is over 30 seats.
Is there anything special to know before arriving at KERI with customs needs?
Yes. A ramp usage fee applies for aircraft clearing customs. The fee is weight based. Contact the airport for the current fee schedule before you go.

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