Erie International / Tom Ridge Field (KERI), Pennsylvania
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Erie International / Tom Ridge Field, identified by the ICAO code KERI, serves Erie, Pennsylvania as a towered public-use airport at 732 feet elevation. The field offers two paved asphalt runways, including a longer 8,420-foot runway and a shorter 3,508-foot crosswind option, along with both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Onsite CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement support international arrivals, making KERI a workable point of entry for business aviation traffic in the region. The airport operates under an attendance schedule spanning early morning to late evening seven days a week.
Runways
Erie International / Tom Ridge Field has two paved runways. The longest, 06/24, is 8,420 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Erie International / Tom Ridge Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Erie International / Tom Ridge Field has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Erie International / Tom Ridge Field recorded 3,807 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July and October. Business aviation traffic at KERI concentrates in the warmer months, rising from a low in December to a peak in July before tapering off toward winter.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 402 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Erie International / Tom Ridge Field averages 1.8 days above 90°F in July, 26.2 freeze days in January and 8.9 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81.1°F, and January the coldest, at 35.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Erie International / Tom Ridge Field has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Extensive non-radio and ultralight aircraft operations occur 3.5 to 5 nautical miles southwest of the airport at or below 700 feet AGL, from May 1 through October 31 annually, from sunrise to sunset.
For clearance delivery, contact Buffalo Approach; when Approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC.
When the control tower is closed, the MALSR for Runway 06/24, the PAPI for Runway 06/24, the HIRL for Runway 06/24, the VASI for Runway 20, the MIRL for Runway 02/20, and the taxiway lights can be activated via CTAF.
Runway 02/20 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger-carrying operations with more than 9 passenger seats, or for non-scheduled passenger-carrying operations with more than 30 passenger seats.
A railroad crossing 31 feet high angles across the runway centerline. A lighted pole obstacle 32 feet high stands 106 feet from the runway end, 17 feet to the right.
A lighted pole obstacle 21 feet high stands 8 feet from the runway end, 325 feet to the right. A billboard 15 feet high stands 189 feet from the runway end, 327 feet to the right.
A road obstacle 15 feet high is located at the runway end, 225 feet to the right. A fence obstacle 9 feet high is located 65 feet from the runway end, 128 feet to the right.
The approach ratio is 22:1 to the displaced threshold, accounting for 60-foot trees located 459 feet from the runway end, 29 feet to the right.
The approach ratio is 30:1 to the displaced threshold, accounting for trees over 103 feet tall located 2,227 feet from the runway end, 699 feet to the left.
The approach ratio is 18:1 to the displaced threshold, accounting for 53-foot trees located 680 feet from the runway end, 77 feet to the left.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 670/F/D/X/T
Flight notification service (ADCUS) is available, with prior reservation required.
Index C rescue and firefighting capability is available upon request.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Erie International / Tom Ridge Field has five airfields within 42 NM. The closest is Corry-Lawrence, 26.01 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KERI for international arrivals?
Erie International / Tom Ridge Field provides onsite CBP inspection services, supported by a USDA compliance agreement. Flight notification service, referred to locally as ADCUS, is also available for arriving aircraft. A prior reservation is required before requesting this service, so crews should plan ahead rather than assume walk-up coverage. This setup lets KERI handle inbound international general aviation traffic without diverting to another customs airport. Dispatchers should coordinate timing through the appropriate channel before departure.
What is the primary runway length at KERI?
Erie International / Tom Ridge Field, ICAO code KERI, offers Runway 06/24 at 8,420 feet long and 150 feet wide, with an asphalt surface. This is the airport's longest paved runway and the one referenced for the field's max paved length. A second runway, 02/20, measures 3,508 feet, also 150 feet wide and asphalt. Both runways are paved, giving crews a choice depending on wind and aircraft performance needs. The longer runway accommodates larger business aircraft without length constraints typical of shorter fields.
Can Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled operations use Runway 02/20 at KERI?
Runway 02/20 at Erie International / Tom Ridge Field is restricted for certain commercial passenger operations. It is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger-carrying operations exceeding 9 passenger seats. It is also closed to non-scheduled passenger-carrying operations exceeding 30 passenger seats. Operators running larger scheduled or charter passenger flights must instead plan to use Runway 06/24. This restriction applies specifically to 02/20 and does not affect the longer runway.
What obstacles should crews expect on approach to KERI runways?
Erie International / Tom Ridge Field has several charted close-in obstacles near its runway environment. These include a lighted pole 106 feet from the runway end at 17 feet right, standing 31 feet high, along with railroad angles crossing the runway centerline at 32 feet. Additional obstacles include a lighted pole 8 feet from the runway end at 21 feet high and a billboard 189 feet out at 15 feet high, both to the right. A road and a fence are also charted near the runway end. Approach ratios as low as 18:1 apply for tree obstructions on some approaches, so crews should review charted procedures closely.
Does KERI see seasonal variation in business aviation traffic?
Yes, Erie International / Tom Ridge Field shows notable seasonal concentration in business aviation operations. Traffic based on FAA TFMSC data climbs through the spring and summer months, peaking in July at 402 operations, and stays elevated through October at 388 operations. Winter months see the lowest volumes, with December at 239 operations and February at 252. This pattern means crews planning trips to KERI, PA, may find quieter ramp conditions in winter and busier conditions from May through October. The airport's ops tier 1 status reflects its overall traffic volume across the full year.