[5] Griswold Field proved inadequate for the larger Spirit of St. Louis and an alternative site could not be located, so a flyover by Lindbergh had to suffice.

That year two airfields were established: one on land next to the former Griswold Field, and another in Kearsarge that is now the site of the Millcreek Mall.

Prior to September 11, 2001, the airport was at its height with US Airways mainline jets to Pittsburgh and international service to Toronto.

[13] On February 24, 2020, non-stop service to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) on United Express was announced.

[17] Owing to a mild winter in 2011–2012 that did not hinder construction work, the extension was also completed two years ahead of schedule.

[16] Erie International/Tom Ridge Field covers 450 acres (182 ha) and has two runways: The airport has a passenger terminal building that opened in 1958 and has had several expansions and upgrades since its construction.

The first floor of the passenger terminal building, which houses the baggage claim, check in desks, rental car counters, cafe, TSA checkpoint, and boarding gate areas occupies approximately 43,200 square feet.

Current regularly occupied gates are: The Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority's Route 31 includes a stop at the airport.

[28] Local drivers for Uber and Lyft provide ridesharing services to and from the airport and throughout the Erie area.