Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)
Reading, United States
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)
Regional gateway serving southeastern Pennsylvania's Berks County.
- ›Named after General Carl A. Spaatz, a Reading, Pennsylvania native and the first Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force.
- ›Located approximately three miles northwest of downtown Reading in Berks County.
- ›The airport is owned and operated by the City of Reading.
- ›Primarily serves general aviation, corporate, charter, and cargo operations.
- ›The airport has an elevation of approximately 344 feet above mean sea level.
Reading Regional Airport, officially named Carl A. Spaatz Field in honor of the first Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, is a general aviation and limited commercial airport located in Reading, Pennsylvania. Situated in Berks County, it has served the region for decades as a hub for private, charter, and light commercial operations. The airport reflects Reading's industrial heritage while providing a convenient alternative to the congestion of major Philadelphia-area airports.
- Main Terminal — A single modest terminal building handling passenger check-in, arrivals, and general aviation services for the airport's low-volume traffic.
- Taxi and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) available at the terminal
- Rental car agencies on-site including national brands
- Private car and shuttle arrangements through local companies
- Personal vehicle pick-up with short-term and long-term parking on site
- DoubleTree by Hilton Reading
- Crowne Plaza Reading
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Reading
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott Reading
Food options inside the terminal are limited given the airport's small scale, with basic snack and beverage service available. The nearby city of Reading and surrounding Berks County offer a wide range of dining, from Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine to contemporary American restaurants within a short drive. Travelers are advised to eat before arriving or plan for a meal en route to their final destination.
- Confirm your flight's operating status directly with your carrier, as schedules at smaller regional airports can change with short notice.
- Arrive early if renting a car, as on-site rental counters may have limited staffing hours.
- Parking is affordable and plentiful compared to major metropolitan airports in the region.
- Reading is about 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia — factor in road traffic if connecting onward by car.
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