Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)

KRDG / RDG

Reading, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
06:54Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
0 kt
--
Visibility
600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRDG 050654Z AUTO 00000KT 1 3/4SM BR OVC006 07/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP239 T00720056

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 344 ft
OVC 600 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
944 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (344 ft)
Pressure Alt
52 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -825 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KRDG 050520Z 0506/0606 VRB03KT 2SM BR SCT003 OVC008 FM050900 VRB03KT 3SM -RA BR SCT003 OVC004 FM051200 VRB04KT 1 1/2SM -RA BR OVC003 FM051500 VRB04KT 2SM BR OVC003 FM051900 07007KT 2SM BR BKN004 OVC010 FM052200 07009KT 1SM -RA BR BKN004 OVC010 FM060300 08009KT 2SM -RA BR BKN004 OVC010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:38Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Mist
09:00Z FM050900
+2h
LIFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 400 ft
Light Rain, Mist
12:00Z FM051200
+5h
LIFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Light Rain, Mist
15:00Z FM051500
+8h
LIFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RDG
13
31
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
13/31 6,350 ft 150 ft ASP 121°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
121° angle
18/36 5,151 ft 150 ft ASP 172°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
172° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KRDG

4,929 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72%
MVFR
16.8%
IFR
8.2%
LIFR
3%

Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) typically experiences VFR conditions 72% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 26.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 26.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.4%
NE
5.8%
E
2.5%
SE
3.2%
S
8.7%
SW
5.5%
W
19.2%
NW
16.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.9°C
Range: -18°C to 31°C
-18°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 8.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.3%
Fog Frequency: 4.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,929 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KRDG
IATA Code: RDG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 344 ft MSL

Location

City: Reading
Country: US
Latitude: 40.378502°
Longitude: -75.965202°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 6,350 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 5,151 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)

Overview

Reading Regional Airport serves the Reading, Pennsylvania metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport situated at 344 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 40.378502, -75.965202, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region with two asphalt runways supporting general aviation and regional operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 73.6% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring in 16.8% of observations. Wind patterns are consistently westerly at 270° with an average speed of 7.5 knots, and temperatures range dramatically from -18°C to 31°C, creating varied flying environments throughout the year.

Notable Features

Both runways offer favorable wind alignments, with 13/31 (6350ft) and 18/36 (5151ft) demonstrating 100% wind compatibility. The airport's terrain and elevation suggest a relatively straightforward operational environment with moderate crosswind challenges, averaging 4.1-5.1 knots depending on runway selection.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate generally stable approach conditions, with excellent visibility averaging 8.5 statute miles and low incidence of restrictive weather. September, October, and January represent the most consistent VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions with minimal meteorological interference.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.