Quonset State Airport (KOQU)
Medium airport · North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States
Airport data
| Name | Quonset State Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KOQU |
| IATA | NCO |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°35'50" W 71°24'44" 41.59710, -71.41210 |
| Location | North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 7,000 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Quonset State Airport at a glance
Quonset State Airport is a medium airport in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States, known to airline systems as NCO. The field elevation of 18 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KOQU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 7,000 ft (2134 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KOQU shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Quonset State Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newport State Airport | KUUU | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport | KPVD | 14 km (8 NM) |
| New Bedford Regional Airport | KEWB | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Westerly State Airport | KWST | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Groton New London Airport | KGON | 61 km (33 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Quonset State Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 18 ft field elevation of Quonset State Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Quonset State Airport
What is the ICAO code of Quonset State Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Quonset State Airport is KOQU, and its IATA code is NCO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Quonset State Airport above sea level?
Quonset State Airport sits at an elevation of 18 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Quonset State Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.5971, -71.4121 — in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Newport State Airport, about 13 km away.
Does KOQU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KOQU appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Quonset State Airport?
Quonset State Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 7,000 ft (2134 m) with a PEM surface.