Newport State Airport (KUUU)
Medium airport · Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Airport data
| Name | Newport State Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KUUU |
| IATA | NPT |
| Elevation | 172 ft (52 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°31'56" W 71°16'52" 41.53221, -71.28104 |
| Location | Newport, Rhode Island, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,999 ft (914 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 2,623 ft (799 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Newport State Airport at a glance
Newport State Airport is a medium airport in Newport, Rhode Island, United States, known to airline systems as NPT. The field elevation of 172 ft (52 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KUUU are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 2,999 ft (914 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KUUU 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 Newport State Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quonset State Airport | KOQU | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport | KPVD | 25 km (14 NM) |
| New Bedford Regional Airport | KEWB | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Westerly State Airport | KWST | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Groton New London Airport | KGON | 68 km (37 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Newport State Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 172 ft field elevation of Newport 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 Newport State Airport
What is the ICAO code of Newport State Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Newport State Airport is KUUU, and its IATA code is NPT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Newport State Airport above sea level?
Newport State Airport sits at an elevation of 172 feet (52 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Newport State Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.5322, -71.2810 — in Newport, Rhode Island, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Quonset State Airport, about 13 km away.
Does KUUU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KUUU 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 Newport State Airport?
Newport State Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 2,999 ft (914 m) with a ASP surface.