Erie International Tom Ridge Field
Erie International Airport (Tom Ridge Field) serves Erie, Pennsylvania, and the Lake Erie shoreline. Located 5 miles southwest of downtown Erie, ERI offers a 6,500-foot runway accommodating most heavy jets with proper weight planning. The airport serves Presque Isle State Park (Pennsylvania's most-visited state park), the Lake Erie wine country, and the Erie manufacturing community. Estimated charter rates to Erie via ERI: light jets from $4,500 per hour, mid-size jets from $6,000 per hour, heavy jets from $8,500 per hour.
Transworld Jets Insider Tip
Presque Isle State Park, a sandy peninsula reaching into Lake Erie, is Pennsylvania's most-visited state park with 4 million visitors annually. The Lake Erie wine trail along the shoreline produces excellent cool-climate wines. Erie is the only Pennsylvania city with lake access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can heavy jets land at Erie?
Yes. Erie International's 6,500-foot runway accommodates most heavy jets with proper weight planning.
How close is ERI to Presque Isle?
Erie International is approximately 5 miles from Presque Isle State Park, typically a 10-minute drive.
Why fly private to Erie?
Private aviation offers the fastest, most flexible access to Erie, bypassing commercial airline schedules and connections. Our brokers can arrange same-day charter flights to match your exact itinerary.
Aircraft Compatible with Erie International Tom Ridge Field
Based on the longest runway (8,420 ft), the following aircraft categories can operate here.
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,420 ft | 150 ft | Asp | ✓ Yes |
| 02/20 | 3,508 ft | 150 ft | Asp | ✓ Yes |
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- IATA Code
- ERI
- ICAO Code
- KERI
- Elevation
- 732 ft
- Runways
- 2
- Longest Runway
- 8,420 ft
- Location
- Erie, Pennsylvania