Erie International Tom Ridge Field (KERI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Erie International Tom Ridge Field in Erie, PA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Erie International Tom Ridge Field (KERI) is a regional airport serving Erie, PA at 732 ft. KERI reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 06, 20, 24), longest 8,420 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KERI in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south (190°) at 4 kt, visibility 8 statute miles, a few clouds at 1,900 ft, scattered clouds at 2,500 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
SPECI KERI 131005Z 19004KT 8SM FEW019 SCT025 21/20 A2990 RMK AO2 T02060200
What changed at KERI?
Since the 0951Z (5:51 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from MVFR to VFR.
- The 1,600 ft ceiling dissipated, no ceiling now.
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Current pilot readout for KERI
KERI is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 4 knots, visibility 8 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,600 ft (field elevation 732 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KERI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20FAV | 3,508 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 0 kt |
| 24 | 8,420 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 06 | 8,420 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 02 | 3,508 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KERI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Erie International Tom Ridge Field in Erie, PA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KERI is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KERI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KERI reported mostly VFR across 28 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,600 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 20
- 38%
- 24
- 31%
- 02
- 16%
- 06
- 15%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0533Z (1:33 AM EDT)
TAF KERI 130533Z 1306/1406 19006KT P6SM BKN050 FM131100 21006KT 6SM BR BKN018 FM131500 27010G18KT P6SM OVC035 FM132000 27012G22KT P6SM OVC035 PROB30 1320/1323 4SM -TSRA BKN035CB FM132300 33013KT P6SM BKN100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KERI
- IATA
- ERI
- FAA LID
- ERI
- City
- Erie
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 732 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.0831, -80.1739
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,420 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 120.35 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 13h 12m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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Historical Flying Weather at KERI
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KERI reported VFR conditions during about 75.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 226 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.2 kt, calm 7.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48.6 | 32.8 | 12.3 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 58.9 | 25.0 | 10.5 | 5.6 |
| Mar | 71.9 | 17.1 | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| Apr | 79.7 | 12.7 | 4.4 | 3.2 |
| May | 83.8 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Jun | 85.7 | 9.6 | 3.0 | 1.7 |
| Jul | 87.3 | 10.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 86.8 | 11.2 | 1.7 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 85.4 | 12.1 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Oct | 80.2 | 16.1 | 2.9 | 0.9 |
| Nov | 73.7 | 20.2 | 4.3 | 1.8 |
| Dec | 53.1 | 33.6 | 8.2 | 5.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.8 kt |
| Feb | 9.2 kt |
| Mar | 8.9 kt |
| Apr | 8.6 kt |
| May | 7.4 kt |
| Jun | 7.0 kt |
| Jul | 6.3 kt |
| Aug | 6.5 kt |
| Sep | 7.0 kt |
| Oct | 8.5 kt |
| Nov | 9.4 kt |
| Dec | 9.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KERI airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Erie International Tom Ridge Field in Erie, PA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KERI weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KERI?+
KERI has 4 runways: 02, 06, 20, 24; the longest is 8,420 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KERI report its own weather?+
Yes. Erie International Tom Ridge Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KERI have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KERI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KERI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KERI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KERI airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Erie International Tom Ridge Field (KERI) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Erie International Tom Ridge Field (KERI)
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