Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI)

Erie International Tom Ridge Field (KERI) serves the city of Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania, positioned at coordinates 42.08° latitude and -80.17° longitude along the southern shore of Lake Erie, providing essential aviation access to this important Great Lakes industrial center known for its manufacturing heritage, lake shipping, educational institutions, and proximity to recreational attractions along one of America's Great Lakes. The airport operates as a vital transportation resource for this economically significant lakefront community that serves as a regional center for manufacturing, education, and lake commerce, supporting business travelers, students, tourists, and residents accessing the diverse opportunities available in the Pennsylvania Great Lakes region.

At 732 feet elevation covering 450 acres, the airport operates two runways (runway 06/24 at 8,420 feet and runway 02/20 at 3,508 feet) designed to accommodate commercial flights, corporate aircraft, general aviation, and cargo operations serving the needs of manufacturing industries, educational institutions, lake shipping companies, and recreational tourism while providing convenient access to Lake Erie attractions and the broader Pennsylvania economy. The airport enables efficient transportation for manufacturing executives and technicians, university students and faculty, business travelers supporting lake commerce operations, and recreational visitors accessing Lake Erie beaches, boating, and the scenic Pennsylvania lakeshore.

Operational services focus on supporting the diverse manufacturing and educational activities that define the Erie region while facilitating access to Great Lakes recreational opportunities and regional economic networks, demonstrating aviation's important role in connecting Great Lakes communities to broader markets and transportation systems. The airport represents valuable infrastructure enabling continued economic development and recreational access in northwestern Pennsylvania, where reliable air transportation supports manufacturing excellence, educational institutions, lake commerce, and recreational tourism that celebrates Pennsylvania's unique Great Lakes heritage and industrial capabilities.