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(KUUU) Newport State Airport

1 rating | 3 reviews
Newport, RI
(401) 691-2000

Overview

Civil
Public Use
Attendance:

Attended

May-Sep/Sun-Sat/0800-1800
FAA
Oct-Apr/Sun-Sat/0800-1600
FAA
Runways:
04/22, 16/34

Longest paved runway: 2,999 ft (914 m)

Elevation:
172 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
No
Airspace:
Unknown
Fees:
Landing, Parking, Other

Click FBO link(s) below for details:
FBO Fee Details:
FlightLevel Aviation
Timezone:
EDT (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:34 am - 8:11 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:43 pm
(Today)
 - 
5:03 am
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$6.69
100LL (self)
$7.20
Jet-A (full)
$7.30
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)

Distance Calculator

Distance From:

Distance To:

Newport State


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Local Food/Lodging/Activities

(401) 849-5000
(401) 841-1310
(401) 849-4500
(401) 848-5161
(401) 841-4052
(401) 847-9543

Toby's Sub Shop

(401) 619-4564
(401) 846-8458
(401) 846-5350
(401) 619-5705
(401) 848-9370
(401) 848-2252
(401) 848-9500
(401) 846-2008
(401) 851-7988
(401) 848-2250
UUU
Newport Grand Slots
US Naval War College
Navy Lodge (free shuttle)
Newport Vineyards
Naval War College Museum
Green Valley Golf Course
Toby's Sub Shop
McDonald's
KFC
Boss Man Burgers
China Star II
Sunrise Vietnamese
Blue Plate Diner
Mizu Japanese
Siam Square
Bangkok City

Flying Clubs

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Runway 04/22

Dimensions:
2,999 × 75 ft
(914 × 23 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 30,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
n/a
Designator:0422
Elevation: 148.3 ft 171.8 ft
Heading: 039° magnetic
024° true
219° magnetic
204° true
Gradient: 0.78% up 0.78% down
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: basic, in Fair condition non-precision, in Fair condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Box/Left-Side VASI
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC:n/a LOC/DME
Obstructions:

Trees, 20 ft Right ft of center, 75 ft high, 1,250 ft from end, 14:1 clearance slope

Trees, 250 ft Left ft of center, 38 ft high, 750 ft from end, 14:1 clearance slope

Comments:
10 Ft Trees, 160 Ft Fm Thr, 120 Ft R; 20 Ft Trees, 100 Ft Fm Thr, 200 Ft L.
FAA
22:1 Fm Tmpry Dthr.
FAA
Ots Ufn.
FAA
Tmpry Dthr 499 Ft.
FAA
n/a

Runway 16/34

Dimensions:
2,623 × 75 ft
(799 × 23 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 30,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
Nmrs Cracks Full Wid & Len.
FAA
Designator:1634
Elevation: 146.3 ft 162.2 ft
Heading: 159° magnetic
144° true
339° magnetic
324° true
Gradient: 0.61% up 0.61% down
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: basic, in Fair condition basic, in Fair condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Box/Left-Side VASI
n/a
Displaced Threshold:n/a 250 ft
ILS/LOC:n/an/a
Obstructions:

Trees, 250 ft Left ft of center, 37 ft high, 525 ft from end, 8:1 clearance slope

Trees, 200 ft Right ft of center, 37 ft high, 900 ft from end, 18:1 clearance slope

Comments:
10 Ft Fence/Trees 50 Ft Fm Thr, 220 Ft L; 10 Ft Trees, 190 Ft Fm Thr, 240 Ft R.
FAA
29:1 Fm Dthr.
FAA

TFRs

Location: UUU
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KUUU. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: UUU
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 11 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)
End Date:
(UTC)
Condition:
01/008 01/06/2025 1749 12/31/2025 2359
TWY B SAFETY AREA NOT STD
4/1981 02/06/2024 1918
ODP NEWPORT STATE, NEWPORT, RI. TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES AMDT 3A... ADD TAKEOFF …
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05/010 05/27/2021 1312
RWY 04 THR DISPLACED 499FT
01/006 01/06/2025 1741 12/31/2025 2359
TWY ALL SAFETY AREA NOT STD
01/007 01/06/2025 1745 12/31/2025 2359
TWY A SAFETY AREA NOT STD
01/003 01/06/2025 1725 12/31/2025 2359
RWY 04/22 SAFETY AREA NOT STD NMRS RUTS
05/002 05/05/2025 1626 08/30/2025 2359
RWY 22 HLDG PSN SIGN AT TWY C LGT U/S
05/001 05/05/2025 1625 07/31/2025 2359
RWY 04 HLDG PSN SIGN AT TWY A LGT U/S

Additional Remarks

24 Hrs Advn Notice Rqrd for All Jet A Services Aft Posted Bus Hrs.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Airport Lctd in Noise Sensitive Area. Populated Areas to the N, S, & E. Noise Abatement Procs in Efct. CTC Airport Manager 401-691-2265 for More Info.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Deer & Birds on & In vicinity of Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Cd When Approach Clsd CTC Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Hels Reqstd to Avoid Main Trml Ramp for Prkg or Ldg. Pls CTC Amgr.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Nmrs Unlgtd Obstns Up to 150 Ft AGL Srndg Airfield.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ppr for Jet Acft.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rwy 04 Dsgnd Calm Wind Rwy.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rwy Conds May not be Mnt or Rprtd When Airport is Unattended. Airport Unattended 1800-0700 Dly & Sun-Mon. CTC Riac Operations At 401-691-2265.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Seasonal Bird Actvty Approach End of Runway 34, CTC Airport Manager for Dtls 401-691-2265.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Landing fee for commercial and non registered Rhode Island aircraft
Source:
AM
Airport Manager

Noise Abatement

Runway:Applies to:Approach/Departure:Text:
All All Aircraft Approach RWY 34 - Avoid straight in approaches and descend to the runway with as few power changes as necessary
All All Aircraft Approach RWY 4 - Avoid straight in approaches and descend to the runway with as few power changes as necessary
All All Aircraft Approach RWY 4 - Use the VASI to land on runway. It will indicate a safe glide path and allow a smooth, quiet descent to the runway
All All Aircraft Departure RWY 4 - Gain altitude as quickly as possible without compromising safety. Use “Best rate of climb” and maintain runway heading to 700 ft MSL
All All Aircraft Departure RWY 22 - Gain altitude as quickly as possible without compromising safety. Use “Best rate of climb” and maintain runway heading to 1000 ft MSL
All All Aircraft Approach RWY 22 - Use PAPI to land on runway, it will indicate a safe glide path and allow a smooth, quiet descent to the runway

Instrument Procedures

Data Cycle:
Effective: 7/10/25 - 8/7/25

Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 41.53244, -71.28154
  • 41° 31′ 56.8″ N, 71° 16′ 53.6″ W
  • 41° 31.946′ N, 71° 16.893′ W
ARTCC:
Boston (ZBW)
App/Depart Control Facility:
PVD
Chart:
NACO: New York Sectional
FSS:
Bridgeport (BDR)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
15W (1995)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Pilot Activated Lighting:
  • low intensity: 3 clicks in 5 secs
  • medium intensity: 5 clicks in 5 secs
AM
Actvt REIL Rwy 22; PAPI Rwy 22, VASI Rwy 4 & 16; MIRL Rwy 04/22 & 16/34; Twy A, B, C & Ramp Area - CTAF.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
Approach/Departure 128.7 Providence
ASOS 132.075T
(401) 846-5910
Clearance Delivery 127.25 Providence
CTAF 123.05
UNICOM 123.05
WIPOR STAR 123.675 Providence

Navaids

Services

Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
International Landing Rights
AM
Transportation:
Limousine, Van
AM
Activities:
Intensive Flight Training
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported

Aircraft & Activity

To view based aircraft and activity information for this airport visit the FAA's Airport Operations site: https://aspm.faa.gov/opsnet/sys/Airport.asp.

Webcams

There are no webcams listed for KUUU. If you are aware of any webcams at or near the airport, please contact your airport manager or email airportdirectory@aopa.org.

METARs

TAFs

Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Iftikhar Ahmad
Rhode Island Airport Corp, 2000 Post Rd
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 691-2000 (Office)

Owner

State of Rhode Island
Rhode Island Airport Corporation, 2000 Post Rd
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 691-2000 (Office)

Airport Reviews

Overall:
1 rating | 3 reviews
Runways and Taxiways:No ratings
Markings and Signage:No ratings
Ground Transportation:No ratings
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    7/18/14
    CHRISTOPHER S.
    Flew into KUUU today on a whim for lunch. Watch out for Skydivers over the field. I was greeted by the airport supervisor upon landing who met me at the plane and assisted with parking. The C152 was a beast to push back into the spot, lol. Anyway, th…
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  • 2/28/19
    GRAEME S.
    UPDATE 2/19. FBO is a remodeled facility - no longer a trailer mentioned by another reviewer. Car Rental - Hertz now have a dropbox and will leave cars for out of hours pickups. Taxis - as another reviewer mentioned - in summer they are scarce. …
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    10/21/13
    WILLIAM P.
    Flew in for an over night stay on 10/19. FBO is in a temporary trailer type facility that they share with a Parachute jumping operation. Self service fuel only. No tie downs for transient. Park and Chock only. Runways were in good shape. Jumping is c…
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