KERI

IFR

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· METAR14:12Z
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Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
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 24
H/W +9 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KERI

Current METAR

Observed 14:12Z

KERI 121412Z 24009KT 3SM -RA BR BKN007 OVC015 21/19 A2981 RMK AO2 RAB05 P0001 T02060194
Wind
240° @ 9 kt
Visibility
3 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.81 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,764 ft
Ceiling
700 ft AGL
Rules
IFR

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
240° · 9 kt
RWY 24
224°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 24

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 24 · 224° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,732 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored44° / 224°8,420 ftASPHStandard L
02/200° / 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KERI ERIE INTL/TOM RIDGE FLD in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA, showing runways 06/24, 02/20 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • 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

Lighting notes

  • 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.

Runway surface & condition

  • 06/24PCR VALUE: 670/F/D/X/T
  • 02/20RWY 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.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 06MALSR UNMON.
  • 24MALSR UNMON.
  • 02+31 FT RR ANGLES ACROSS RWY CL +32 FT OBST LGTD POLE 106 FT FM AER 17 FT RT.
  • 06+21 FT OBST LGTD POLE AT 8 FT FROM AER 325 FT R, +15 FT BILLBOARD AT 189 FT FROM AER 327 FT R.
  • 20+15 FT ROAD AT AER 225 FT R. +9 FT FENCE 65 FT FM RWY END 128 FT R.
  • 02APCH RATIO 22:1 TO DTHR FOR 60 FT TREES 459 FT FM RWY END 29 FT RT.
  • 06APCH RATIO 30:1 TO DTHR FOR +103 FT TREES 2227 FT FM RWY END 699 FT LEFT.
  • 20APCH RATIO 18:1 TO DTHR; 53 FT TREES 680 FT FM RWY END, 77 FT LEFT.

Other notes

  • RAMP USAGE FEE FOR ACFT CLEARING CUSTOMS. FEE BASED ON ACFT WGT, CTC ARPT FOR FEE SKED.

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
IFR
Current wind
240° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 24

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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