Thank you for visiting the Erie Regional Airport Authority’s website for the Runway 6-24 Improvement Program at Erie International Airport, Tom Ridge Field (ERI).  This website is developed as a means to keep the public informed of this very important regional project.  ERI serves the aviation needs of Western Pennsylvania, Western New York State, and Northeast, Ohio. The Runway 6-24 Improvement Program is intended to complement the current facilities and accommodate future air transportation demands relating to the transitional economic growth of the region.

As you navigate through this website you will gain a better understanding of the importance of the Runway 6-24 Improvement Program.  Certain links, such as the EMAA Master Plan, provide you historical information regarding the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) decision to fund the 920 safety improvements needed at ERI.  Other links like Frequently Asked Questions will help you understand the other components of the program such as the 1,000 extension, often referred to as the capacity portion of the program. 

If you are a vendor interested in contract opportunities associated with this project, you will want to return to this website from time to time learn about upcoming projects.  During the construction phase, bid opportunities as well as bid results will be posted and advertised here.

Finally, we will make every effort to keep you informed of the progress of the program though the monthly update link and other public outreach components.  If you have information you want to share or questions you need answered, you can contact us at 814-833-4258.