Quonset State Airport

OQU · KOQU · NCO · North Kingstown, RI · Towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
18 ft MSL
Longest runway
7,000 ft 16/34
Runways
2
Mag var
15W
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 08:32 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:11 AM09:11Z
Sunrise05:42 AM09:42Z
Sunset08:01 PM00:01Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:32 PM00:32Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:32 PM → 05:11 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:01 PM → 04:42 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 070°downwind 340°base 250°final 160°45° entry16233405

RWY 16LEFT traffic

Heading
160° mag · 145° true
Dimensions
7,000 × 150 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°) + MALSR
ILS
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.5 (OQU) · GS 3.00°
CTAF
126.35
More details — RWY 16
Threshold elev
18 ft
Markings
precision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 45 ft, 1,400 ft from threshold, 300 ft R of centerline — 26:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
55 ft
TDZ elevation
18 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
7,000 / 7,000 / 7,000 / 7,000 ft

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: High. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Double wheel 175k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Quonset”
ATIS
118.6
Clearance — primary
134.5

Taxi & takeoff

“Quonset”
Ground — primary
134.5
Tower — primary
126.35

Departure & arrival

“Providence”
App/Dep
123.675 WIPOR arrivals

Also

CTAF
126.35
UNICOM
122.95
Flight service
124.85 LOW
Emergency
121.5

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (10 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
36.8ARNG OPS
123.675WIPOR STAR
226.675GND/P
243.0EMERG
244.875APCH/P DEP/P · WIPOR STAR
252.9LCL/P
274.3ARNG OPS
307.9WOODSTOCK RCAG (LOW)
335.95COMD POST (QUAHOG)
372.175OPS (RHODY OPS)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 16
RunwayILS
RWY 16ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.5 (OQU) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

PVD 115.60 · ORW 110.00 · SEY 117.80 · +3
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
PVD · Providence VOR/DME 115.60 · 103X High r188° / 7.7 NM
ORW · Norwich VOR/DME 110.00 · 37X Low r099° / 26.5 NM
SEY · Sandy Point VOR/DME 117.80 · 125X Low r031° / 26.8 NM
PUT · Putnam VOR/DME 117.40 · 121X High r152° / 28.9 NM
GON · Groton VOR/DME 110.85 · 45Y Terminal r075° / 32.9 NM
MVY · Marthas Vineyard VOR/DME 114.50 · 92X Low r304° / 37.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Arrivals
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KOQU / NCO
Coordinates
41.5971, -71.4121
Elevation
18 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
15W
Sectional chart
NEW YORK
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
Tower hours
TUE-FRI 0800-2300; SAT 0900-1700; SUN 1000-1800; CLSD MON & HOLS.
Airspace
Class D · CLASS D SVC 0800-2300 TUE-FRI, 0900-1700 SAT, 1000-1800 SUN, CLSD MON AND HOL; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 118.6 · ☎ 401-294-2197
ARTCC
BOSTON (ZBW)
Flight service (FSS)
BRIDGEPORT · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
OQU
Attendance
UNATNDD SUN-SAT 2200-0700; UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1947/03
Distance from city
3 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 16; REIL RWY 05 & 23; PAPI RWY 05 & 23; MIRL RWY 05/23; HIRL RWY 16/34; TWY LGTS - CTAF. on 126.35Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 05: 4-light PAPI (left) · 23: 4-light PAPI (right) · 16: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 34: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
RHODE ISLAND AIRPORT CORP
T.F. GREEN STATE AIRPORT, 2000 POST RD, WARWICK, RI
401-691-2000
Manager
IFTIKHAR AHMAD
RHODE ISLAND AIRPORT CORP, 2000 POST RD, WARWICK, RI
401-691-2000
Remarks FAA · 19 notes

General

  • DEER, BIRDS & WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • TWY R & TWY E CLSD INDEFLY.
  • RWY CONDS MAY NOT BE MNT OR RPRTD WHEN ARPT IS UNATNDD. CTC RI ARPT CORPORATION OPS AT 401-691-2265.
  • LGTD CRANES 125 FT HIGH AT PIER 1000 FT SE OF RWY 05.
  • FUEL: J8(MIL) A+ (FBO OPR 1100-0200Z++. PPR MANDATORY DUR NON-DUTY HR. CTC C401-295-5020) (NC-100LL, A).
  • MILITARY: RSTD: 180 DEG TURNS FOR ACFT OVER 12500 LB GWT PROH ON RWY 16/34.
  • MILITARY: ARNG: OPR 1200-2230Z++ TUE-FRI, EXC HOL. PPR FOR TSNT MIL ACFT LDG, PRKG ARNG RAMP & FUEL CTC DSN 247-4539, C401-275-4539. LTD PRKG, FUEL & MAINT AVBL, PRKG PAD 3 CLSD UFN. CALL HOPE OPS 274.30 (PRI), 36.80 (ALTN). PPR TO USE LCL TRG AREA.
  • MILITARY: ANG: PPR FOR SVCG & USE OF ANG PRKG RAMP ONLY. AMOPS OPS 1200-2230Z++ TUES-FRI, EXCP HOL, DSN 476-3404/3405. TSNT ACFT INBD TO ANG PRKG RAMP CTC QUAHOG, COMD POST, 15 MIN PRIOR TO LDG.
  • MILITARY: ANG: BASH PROGRAM IN EFF. 1 JUL-31 OCT ARE THE DSGND BASH PHASE II PERIODS FOR MIGRATORY BIRD ACT. INCRD HAZ FM CANADIAN GEESE FLYING EAST TO WEST OVER RWY. INBD ACFT CTC QUAHOG/RHODY OPS FOR LATEST BIRD WATCH CONDS.
  • MILITARY: ANG: TMPRY STORAGE OF CLASSIFIED MTRLS UP TO SECRET AT COMD POST. ACFT REQ CUST/AG CTC AMOPS 7 DAYS PRIOR TO ARR.
  • FUEL: A++ AVBL.
  • FOR CD WHEN APCH CLSD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
  • NMRS CRANES ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • CIVIL ACFT USE CTN, HEIGHTENED SCTY MEASURES IN EFCT ON ANG AND ARMY RAMPS UFN.
  • MILITARY: ANG: TWY N PCN 22/F/B/W/T-OG/CC APVL FOR C-130H/J WITH OPR WT UP TO 175000 LBS. ALL OTR ACFT OVR TWY N PCN RQR APVL FM OG/CC THRU AFLD MGMT.

Runways

  • 8000 FT AVBL FOR MIL ACFT ONLY.
  • RWY 23 UNEVEN PAVEMENT APRXLY 100-400 FT FM AER 23 THR. CTC AMGR 401-295-5020.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 16; REIL RWY 05 & 23; PAPI RWY 05 & 23; MIRL RWY 05/23; HIRL RWY 16/34; TWY LGTS - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • APCH RATIO 50:1 TO DTHR.
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About KOQU

Quonset State Airport (OQU · KOQU · NCO) is an airport in North Kingstown, RI, at 18 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 7,000 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KOQU, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KOQU have a control tower?

Yes. Quonset State Airport has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KOQU?

Quonset State Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 7,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KOQU?

Quonset State Airport is in North Kingstown, RI, at an elevation of 18 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.5971, -71.4121.

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