Reading Regional / Carl A Spaatz Field (KRDG), Pennsylvania
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Reading Regional / Carl A Spaatz Field (KRDG) is a towered Pennsylvania airport located roughly 43 nautical miles from the metro area it serves, with a business aviation traffic profile that places it in Skystar's top operational tier. The field pairs a 6,350-foot primary runway with a secondary crosswind runway, and it supports both 100LL and Jet A fueling through published attendant hours. Customs clearance is not handled on site; the nearest customs airport of entry is KABE, about 29 nautical miles away.
Runways
Reading Regional / Carl A Spaatz Field has two paved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 6,350 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
Reading Regional / Carl A Spaatz Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 11pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Reading Regional / Carl A Spaatz Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Lehigh Valley International (KABE), 29 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Reading Regional / Carl A Spaatz Field recorded 6,903 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May, June and September. Business aviation traffic at KRDG is concentrated in the warmer months, with September, June, and May posting the highest monthly operations counts.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 647 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Reading Regional / Carl A Spaatz Field averages 10.5 days above 90°F in July and 26.1 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86.5°F, and January the coldest, at 38.6°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Reading Regional / Carl A Spaatz Field has published operating constraints in six categories: access, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
For clearance delivery when the ATCT is closed, contact Harrisburg Approach.
When the ATCT is closed, activate the MALSF on Runway 36; REIL on Runways 13 and 31; PAPI on Runways 13 and 18; HIRL on Runway 13/31 and Runway 18/36; and taxiway lights, via CTAF.
Arresting gear/system: an Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS), 255 feet in length by 170 feet in width, is located at the departure end of Runway 13.
Birds on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 610/F/C/X/T
The PAPI is unusable beyond 3 degrees left of centerline.
ARFF Index C is available upon request; contact the Airport Manager.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Reading Regional / Carl A Spaatz Field has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Heritage Field (KPTW), 20.48 NM southeast.
Part of the Philadelphia area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KRDG
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KRDG?
Reading Regional / Carl A Spaatz Field's longest runway is Runway 13/31, a paved asphalt surface measuring 6,350 feet long and 150 feet wide. The airport's second runway, 18/36, is also asphalt and paved, running 5,151 feet long by 150 feet wide. Both runways support the field's business aviation traffic, which totaled 6,903 operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data. Runway 13/31's length makes it the airport's primary surface for larger business aircraft operating at KRDG.
Does KRDG have an EMAS arresting system?
Yes, Reading Regional / Carl A Spaatz Field has an Engineered Material Arresting System installed at the departure end of Runway 13. The EMAS bed measures 255 feet in length by 170 feet in width. This system is designed to arrest aircraft that overrun the runway end. Flight crews operating on Runway 13 at KRDG should account for this installation when reviewing runway end data.
Can I clear customs directly at Reading Regional Airport?
No, customs clearance is not available on site at Reading Regional / Carl A Spaatz Field. The nearest customs airport of entry is KABE, located approximately 29 nautical miles away. Aircraft arriving from international origins into KRDG need to route through KABE or another customs-equipped airport for entry processing. Dispatchers planning international arrivals into KRDG should build this routing requirement into flight planning.
What fuel is available at KRDG?
Reading Regional / Carl A Spaatz Field offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The field operates on a published attendance schedule of 0600 to 2300 daily, every day of the week. This towered airport in Reading, Pennsylvania supports business aviation traffic year-round under these attended hours. Crews should plan fuel stops at KRDG around the published attendance window rather than assuming continuous availability.
What happens to runway lighting at KRDG when the tower is closed?
When the air traffic control tower at Reading Regional / Carl A Spaatz Field is closed, pilots can activate several lighting systems via CTAF. This includes the MALSF on Runway 36, REIL on Runways 13 and 31, PAPI on Runways 13 and 18, and HIRL on both Runway 13/31 and Runway 18/36, along with taxiway lights. Clearance delivery calls when the tower is closed should be directed to Harrisburg Approach. These procedures let pilots manage lighting and communications at KRDG outside staffed tower hours.