Westerly State Airport (KWST)
Medium airport · Westerly, Rhode Island, United States
Airport data
| Name | Westerly State Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KWST |
| IATA | WST |
| Elevation | 81 ft (25 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°20'59" W 71°48'12" 41.34960, -71.80340 |
| Location | Westerly, Rhode Island, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,010 ft (1222 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 3,960 ft (1207 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Westerly State Airport at a glance
Westerly State Airport is a medium airport in Westerly, Rhode Island, United States, known to airline systems as WST. The field elevation of 81 ft (25 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KWST 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 — 07/25 — offers 4,010 ft (1222 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KWST 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 Westerly State Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Groton New London Airport | KGON | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Quonset State Airport | KOQU | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Newport State Airport | KUUU | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport | KPVD | 52 km (28 NM) |
| New Bedford Regional Airport | KEWB | 79 km (43 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Westerly State Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 81 ft field elevation of Westerly 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 Westerly State Airport
What is the ICAO code of Westerly State Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Westerly State Airport is KWST, and its IATA code is WST. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Westerly State Airport above sea level?
Westerly State Airport sits at an elevation of 81 feet (25 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Westerly State Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.3496, -71.8034 — in Westerly, Rhode Island, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Groton New London Airport, about 20 km away.
Does KWST publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KWST 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 Westerly State Airport?
Westerly State Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 4,010 ft (1222 m) with a ASP surface.