Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (KRDG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) in Reading, PA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (KRDG) is a regional airport serving Reading, PA at 344 ft. KRDG reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (13, 18, 31, 36), longest 6,350 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 KRDG 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 north (010°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 1,400 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F). Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,400 ft.
METAR KRDG 130854Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM OVC014 21/18 RMK AO2 SLPNO 60000 T02060183 $
Current pilot readout for KRDG
KRDG is currently MVFR with winds from 010° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,400 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 4 knots. 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 KRDG. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36FAV | 5,151 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 31 | 6,350 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 13 | 6,350 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 18 | 5,151 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 1,400 ft.
KRDG weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) in Reading, 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 KRDG 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KRDG
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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TTN UA /OV RBV350010/TM 0844/FL200/TP H25B/TA M8/IC LGT RIME
TTN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RBV350010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0844Reported at 08:44 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP H25BAircraft type reporting.TA M8Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.Show raw report
ACY UA /OV ACY310001/TM 0625/FL008/TP A320/SK OVC008/RM OVC008 ON FINAL RWY 13, ADDITIONAL OVC070 INBOUND FOR ACY A/P
ACY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ACY310001Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0625Reported at 06:25 UTC.FL008Altitude: 800 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC008Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM OVC008 ON FINAL RWY 13, A…Remarks.Show raw report
BWI UA /OV BAL330006/TM 0415/FL012/TP C25A/SK BASES OVC015
BWI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL330006Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0415Reported at 04:15 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP C25AAircraft type reporting.SK BASES OVC015Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV THV/TM 0306/FL025/TP C340/SK BKN025
MDT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV THVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0306Reported at 03:06 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP C340Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN025Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRDG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRDG reported mostly VFR across 18 observations, with 1 flight-category change. The lowest ceiling was 1,400 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 31
- 34%
- 18
- 28%
- 36
- 26%
- 13
- 12%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0713Z (3:13 AM EDT)
TAF KRDG 130713Z 1307/1406 12005KT P6SM VCSH OVC040 FM130800 02005KT 4SM -RA BR OVC010 TEMPO 1309/1312 2SM RA BR OVC005 FM131200 35006KT 3SM -RA BR OVC008 FM131700 29005KT P6SM OVC020 FM132000 27006KT P6SM BKN120 AMD NOT SKED
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KRDG
- IATA
- RDG
- FAA LID
- RDG
- City
- Reading
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 344 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.3785, -75.9652
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,350 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 127.1 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 14h 17m
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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
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KRDG
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRDG reported VFR conditions during about 79.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 269 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.4 kt, calm 25.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.3 | 11.2 | 7.1 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 78.8 | 9.3 | 7.8 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 80.5 | 10.7 | 6.3 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 81.5 | 12.2 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
| May | 76.7 | 14.0 | 7.4 | 1.9 |
| Jun | 82.0 | 11.6 | 5.5 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 84.9 | 11.1 | 3.0 | 1.1 |
| Aug | 82.7 | 12.5 | 3.7 | 1.1 |
| Sep | 78.7 | 13.7 | 5.6 | 2.1 |
| Oct | 77.2 | 14.9 | 5.4 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 82.3 | 10.8 | 5.5 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 72.4 | 14.0 | 8.7 | 5.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.3 kt |
| Feb | 6.7 kt |
| Mar | 7.2 kt |
| Apr | 6.8 kt |
| May | 5.1 kt |
| Jun | 4.8 kt |
| Jul | 4.0 kt |
| Aug | 3.8 kt |
| Sep | 3.9 kt |
| Oct | 4.7 kt |
| Nov | 5.5 kt |
| Dec | 5.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KRDG airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) in Reading, 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 ↗
KRDG weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KRDG?+
KRDG has 4 runways: 13, 18, 31, 36; the longest is 6,350 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRDG report its own weather?+
Yes. Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRDG have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KRDG broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KRDG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KRDG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KRDG airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (KRDG) 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 Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (KRDG)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field), including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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