Erie International Tom Ridge Field (KERI)
Medium airport · Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Airport data
| Name | Erie International Tom Ridge Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KERI |
| IATA | ERI |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°4'59" W 80°10'26" 42.08313, -80.17387 |
| Location | Erie, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,508 ft (1069 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 06/24 | 8,420 ft (2566 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Erie International Tom Ridge Field at a glance
Erie International Tom Ridge Field is a medium airport in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States, known to airline systems as ERI. The field elevation of 732 ft (223 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KERI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 8,420 ft (2566 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KERI shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Erie International Tom Ridge Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Ohio Regional Airport | KHZY | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport | KJHW | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Venango Regional Airport | KFKL | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Youngstown Warren Regional Airport | KYNG | 101 km (55 NM) |
| St Thomas Municipal Airport | CYQS | 108 km (58 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Erie International Tom Ridge Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 732 ft field elevation of Erie International Tom Ridge Field can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Erie International Tom Ridge Field
What is the ICAO code of Erie International Tom Ridge Field?
The ICAO identifier of Erie International Tom Ridge Field is KERI, and its IATA code is ERI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Erie International Tom Ridge Field above sea level?
Erie International Tom Ridge Field sits at an elevation of 732 feet (223 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Erie International Tom Ridge Field located?
The airport lies at 42.0831, -80.1739 — in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Northeast Ohio Regional Airport, about 55 km away.
Does KERI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KERI appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Erie International Tom Ridge Field?
Erie International Tom Ridge Field has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 8,420 ft (2566 m) with a ASP surface.