Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (KRDG)
Medium airport · Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Airport data
| Name | Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KRDG |
| IATA | RDG |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°22'43" W 75°57'55" 40.37850, -75.96520 |
| Location | Reading, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,350 ft (1935 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 5,151 ft (1570 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) at a glance
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) is a medium airport in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States, known to airline systems as RDG. The field elevation of 344 ft (105 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KRDG are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 6,350 ft (1935 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KRDG 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 Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Airport | KLNS | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport | KMUI | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Lehigh Valley International Airport | KABE | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Harrisburg International Airport | KMDT | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Philadelphia International Airport | KPHL | 83 km (45 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 344 ft field elevation of Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz 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 Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)
What is the ICAO code of Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)?
The ICAO identifier of Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) is KRDG, and its IATA code is RDG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) above sea level?
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) sits at an elevation of 344 feet (105 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) located?
The airport lies at 40.3785, -75.9652 — in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lancaster Airport, about 40 km away.
Does KRDG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KRDG 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 Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)?
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,350 ft (1935 m) with a ASP surface.