3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Small clean, quiet community airport.”
Julie Fisher5★ on Google
Airports / Pennsylvania / ERI
Medium airport · ERI
Erie International Tom Ridge Field.
Erie, Pennsylvania · 732 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
426 ratings
0
Operators based
732
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Erie, PennsylvaniaELEV 732 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
426
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
732
Field elevation
feet above sea level
30
Nearest alternate
nm to JFN
Field standing
30 nm
To the nearest alternate
Northeast Ohio Regional Airport (JFN), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Erie International Tom Ridge Field, listed as KERI / ERI, is a mid-sized airport in Erie, Pennsylvania. The airport sits 732 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into ERI for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Northeast Ohio Regional Airport (JFN, 30 nm), Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport (JHW, 41 nm), and Venango Regional Airport (FKL, 45 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 8,420-foot paved runway, ERI can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from ERI depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Erie.
1 FBO serves KERI. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
North Coast Air
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 0700-2300, Sat 0700-2200, Sun 0700-2100
- Unicom 122.95
- Customs
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- +7 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Traveling with a child who needs extra support can be stressful — this team made it feel seamless, respectful, and welcoming.”
Jordyn Toplovich4★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Huge appreciation for the incredible check-in, TSA Cares, and boarding staff at Erie International Airport.”
Jordyn Toplovich4★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Erie International Tom Ridge Field, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KERI
IATA
ERI
FAA / Local
ERI
Elevation
732 ft
Coordinates
42.0831° N · 80.1739° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs PA fields
state range 36–2,284 ft
At 732 ft, ERI sits lower than 57% of the 49 Pennsylvania fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,420 ft
- 06/248,420 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 02/203,508 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,420 ft
ERI's 8,420 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 30nmJFNNortheast Ohio Regional AirportAshtabula
- 41nmJHWChautauqua County-Jamestown AirportJamestown
- 45nmFKLVenango Regional AirportFranklin
- 54nmYNGYoungstown Warren Regional AirportYoungstown/Warren
- 59nmYQSSt Thomas Municipal AirportSt Thomas
- 63nmCYFDBrantford Municipal AirportBrantford
Location
Open the full mapKERI · Erie International Tom Ridge Field · Erie, PA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ERI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC (IAD) | 226 nm | 56m |
| New York (TEB) | 285 nm | 1h 4m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 345 nm | 1h 12m |
| Boston (BED) | 395 nm | 1h 19m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 469 nm | 1h 29m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 925 nm | 2h 33m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 966 nm | 2h 39m |
| Miami (MIA) | 978 nm | 2h 40m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ERI?
- Erie International Tom Ridge Field's longest paved runway is 8,420 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ERI?
- Erie International Tom Ridge Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,420 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Erie International Tom Ridge Field?
- One FBO serves ERI: North Coast Air. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to ERI?
- The closest alternate is Northeast Ohio Regional Airport (JFN), about 30 nm away, followed by Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport (JHW) at 41 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ERI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 56m (226 nm), New York about 1h 4m (285 nm), Chicago about 1h 12m (345 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.