KRDG

VFR

READING RGNL/CARL A SPAATZ FLD

READING · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
343.4'
Longest RWY
6,350'13/31
Tower
06:00–00:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR20:54Z
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Before you fly into KRDG
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–00:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,343.4'
MSL · field 343.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 13
H/W +5 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KRDG

Current METAR

Observed 20:54Z

KRDG 272054Z 14005KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP226 T02220044 58006
Wind
140° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.18 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
943 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
3 NM NW
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
RDG (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ZACKARY J. TEMPESCO
Address
2501 BERNVILLE RD, READING PA 19605

Flight service · Hours

FSS IPT
WILLIAMSPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2300

Frequencies

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

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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140° · 5 kt
RWY 13
109°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 109° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,343 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored109° / 289°6,350 ftASPHStandard L
18/36160° / 340°5,151 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
136,350'6,350'6,350'6,350'PAPI 4-box left(3°)317', trees, 7661' from thr, 1213' R of cntrln, slope 23
316,350'6,350'6,350'6,350'
185,151'5,151'5,151'5,151'PAPI 4-box left(3°)59', trees, 893' from thr, 580' R of cntrln, slope 11
365,151'5,151'5,151'5,151'MALSF19', trees, 769' from thr, 499' R of cntrln, slope 29

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 13
LD · CAT I
VXO
110.55
RWY 36
LS · CAT I
RDG
109.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 13
KRDG · 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)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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
No

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

  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Harrisburg Approach at 800-932-0712.Show FAA
  • Aircraft rescue and fire fighting index C is available upon request by contacting the airport manager.Show FAA
  • Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the MALSR for runway 36, REIL for runways 13 and 31, PAPI for runways 13 and 18, HIRL for runways 13/31 and 18/36, and taxiway lights on CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36The pavement classification rating value for runway 18/36 is 610/F/C/X/T.Show FAA
  • 13/31The pavement classification rating value for runway 13/31 is 610/F/C/X/T.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13The PAPI on runway 13 is unusable beyond 3 degrees left of the centerline.Show FAA

Arresting gear

  • 13_EMASAn engineered material arresting system 255 feet in length by 170 feet in width is located at the departure end of runway 13.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Prior permission required 24 hours in advance for aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats. Call the airport manager at 610-372-4666.Show FAA
  • There is a landing fee for turbine aircraft.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KRDG

Answer card
ICAO
KRDG
Name
READING RGNL/CARL A SPAATZ FLD
Location
READING, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
343.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,343.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-0000
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13/31 · 6,350 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
10
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 13

Reading Rgnl/Carl A Spaatz Fld is in Reading, Pennsylvania. Field elevation is 343.4 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 6,350 ft on runway 13/31. Runway 18/36 is 5,151 ft.

The field is towered from 0600 to 0000. ILS approaches are published for runway 13 and runway 36. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Reading Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.

A few operational notes matter here. Runway 13 has an EMAS at the departure end. The PAPI on runway 13 is unusable more than 3 degrees left of centerline. Birds are reported on and near the airport. When the tower is closed, lighting is activated on CTAF. That includes the MALSR for runway 36. It also includes REIL for runways 13 and 31, PAPI for runways 13 and 18 and HIRL for both runways. For clearance delivery after tower hours, contact Harrisburg Approach. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KRDG?
Field elevation is 343.4 ft MSL. That is the number to use for your preflight performance and density altitude planning.
What is the longest runway at Reading Regional?
Runway 13/31 is the longest runway at 6,350 ft. Runway 18/36 is 5,151 ft.
What are the tower hours at KRDG?
The tower is open from 0600 to 0000. After hours, use the published lighting procedures and contact Harrisburg Approach for clearance delivery if needed.
Does KRDG have ILS approaches?
Yes. ILS approaches are published for runway 13 and runway 36. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest minima and procedure details.
What is the pattern altitude at KRDG?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KRDG?
Reading Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
What runway lighting is available when the tower is closed at KRDG?
When the tower is closed, activate the MALSR for runway 36. Use REIL for runways 13 and 31. PAPI is available for runways 13 and 18. HIRL is available on both runways.
Are there any special operational notes for runway 13 at KRDG?
Yes. The PAPI on runway 13 is unusable beyond 3 degrees left of centerline. There is also an EMAS at the departure end of runway 13.

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