Flight Simulator Flights at KRDG Reading Rgnl\/Carl A Spaatz Fie

Reading Regional Airport, also known as Carl A Spaatz Field, is a medium-sized general aviation and business aviation aerodrome serving Reading, Pennsylvania, at an elevation of 325 feet. It offers two hard-surfaced, lit runways and ILS approaches, making it a practical VFR or IFR destination for simulator pilots flying in the southeastern Pennsylvania area.

Overview

Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field), ICAO code KRDG, is a medium-sized airport located at Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. It sits at an elevation of 325 feet and offers two paved runways with lighting and instrument approach capability, giving simulator pilots a well-equipped field to fly into under either visual or instrument conditions.

Airspace & Location

The airport lies at coordinates 40.3785, -75.9652 near Reading, Pennsylvania. The nearest airport of note is Allentown, Pennsylvania, roughly 45 kilometres (24 nautical miles) to the east-northeast.

Runways

Reading Regional has two physical runways, both hard-surfaced and lit. Runway 13/31 is the longer of the two at 6,340 feet, with an ILS approach available on runway 13. Runway 18/36 measures 5,147 feet, with an ILS approach available on runway 36.

Radio & Navigation

Air traffic services are provided on the tower frequency 119.9 MHz, which also serves as the CTAF. Ground control operates on 121.9 MHz, with approach and departure services on 125.15 MHz. The ATIS broadcasts on 127.1 MHz, and UNICOM is available on 122.95 MHz. Instrument approaches include ILS procedures to runways 13 and 36.