Airports / Pennsylvania / RDG
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field).
Reading, Pennsylvania · 344 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
184 ratings
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Operators based
344
Elevation ft
Google rating
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#12 / 42
Pennsylvania airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 184 Google ratings , ranked against 42 rated PA fields.
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lancaster Airport (LNS), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Reading, Pennsylvania, Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (KRDG / RDG) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 344 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
RDG has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Lancaster Airport (LNS, 22 nm), Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport (MUI, 28 nm), and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE, 29 nm). RDG offers 2 runways, the longest 6,350-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of RDG vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from RDG, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Reading Aviation FBO
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- Hangar
- 06:00-23:00 daily, after-hours upon request (24/7 support available)
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- +16 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KRDG
IATA
RDG
FAA / Local
RDG
Elevation
344 ft
Coordinates
40.3785° N · 75.9652° 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
No
Elevation vs PA fields
state range 36–2,284 ft
At 344 ft, RDG sits lower than 88% of the 49 Pennsylvania fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,350 ft
- 13/316,350 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/365,151 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,350 ft
RDG's 6,350 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.
- 22nmLNSLancaster AirportLancaster
- 28nmMUIMuir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) AirportFort Indiantown Gap(Annville)
- 29nmABELehigh Valley International AirportAllentown/Bethlehem
- 38nmMDTHarrisburg International AirportHarrisburg
- 45nmPHLPhiladelphia International AirportPhiladelphia
- 45nmILGWilmington AirportWilmington
Location
Open the full mapKRDG · Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) · Reading, PA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RDG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 245 nm | 58m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 548 nm | 1h 40m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 565 nm | 1h 43m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 848 nm | 2h 22m |
| Miami (MIA) | 902 nm | 2h 30m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,100 nm | 2h 57m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,144 nm | 3h 4m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,222 nm | 3h 15m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RDG?
- Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)'s longest paved runway is 6,350 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 RDG?
- Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,350 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)?
- One FBO serves RDG: Reading Aviation FBO. 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 RDG?
- The closest alternate is Lancaster Airport (LNS), about 22 nm away, followed by Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport (MUI) at 28 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RDG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 58m (245 nm), Chicago about 1h 40m (548 nm), Nashville about 1h 43m (565 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.