Quonset State Airport (KOQU), Rhode Island
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Quonset State Airport (KOQU / NCO), in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, is a towered, public-use joint civil-military field roughly 48 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. The airport pairs a 7,000-foot primary runway with onsite CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement, and its business aviation traffic, tracked through FAA TFMSC data, reflects a mix of civilian and Air National Guard operations sharing the same airfield.
Runways
Quonset State Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 16/34, is 7,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Quonset State Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Quonset State Airport has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Quonset State Airport recorded 3,562 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KOQU concentrates in the warmer months, rising sharply from May through September and peaking in July before declining through the winter.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 568 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 3.9 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Quonset State Airport has published operating constraints in six categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Runway 23 has uneven pavement approximately 100 to 400 feet from the Runway 23 approach end threshold. Contact the airport manager.
Fuel: J8 (military) and A+ available, with FBO operations from 1100 to 0200Z. Prior permission is mandatory during non-duty hours; contact the FBO. Also NC-100LL and A fuel available.
Military: Army National Guard operates from 1200 to 2230Z Tuesday through Friday, except holidays. Prior permission is required for transient military aircraft landing and for parking arrangement and fuel; contact the operations desk. Limited parking, fuel, and maintenance are available; parking pad 3 is closed until further notice. Call Hope Operations on frequency 274.30 primary or 36.80 alternate. Prior permission is required to use the local training area.
Military: Air National Guard requires prior permission for servicing and use of the ANG parking ramp only. AMOPS operates from 1200 to 2230Z Tuesday through Friday, except holidays. Transient aircraft inbound to the ANG parking ramp should contact Quahog command post 15 minutes prior to landing.
For clearance delivery when the approach is closed, contact Boston ARTCC.
Military: restricted. 180-degree turns are prohibited on Runway 16/34 for aircraft over 12,500 pounds gross weight.
Activate MALSR on Runway 16; REIL on Runway 05 and 23; PAPI on Runway 05 and 23; MIRL on Runway 05/23; HIRL on Runway 16/34; taxiway lights via CTAF.
8,000 feet of runway is available for military aircraft only.
Approach ratio is 50:1 to the displaced threshold.
Runway conditions may not be maintained or reported when the airport is unattended. Contact RI Airport Corporation Operations.
Lighted cranes 125 feet high are located at a pier 1,000 feet southeast of Runway 05.
Deer, birds, and waterfowl are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Military: Air National Guard BASH program is in effect. July 1 through October 31 are the designated Bash Phase II periods for migratory bird activity. There is increased hazard from Canadian geese flying east to west over the runway. Inbound aircraft should contact Quahog or Rhody Operations for the latest bird watch conditions.
Military: Air National Guard Taxiway N has PCN 22/F/B/W/T-OG/CC approval for C-130H/J aircraft with operating weight up to 175,000 pounds. All other aircraft over the Taxiway N PCN require approval from the operations group commander through airfield management.
Taxiway R and Taxiway E are closed indefinitely.
Military: temporary storage of classified materials up to Secret level is available at the command post. Aircraft requiring customs or agriculture services should contact AMOPS seven days prior to arrival.
Fuel: A++ available.
Numerous cranes are located on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Civil aircraft should use caution; heightened security measures are in effect on the ANG and Army ramps until further notice.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Quonset State Airport has five airfields within 24 NM. The closest is Newport State (KUUU), 7.06 NM southeast.
Part of the Boston area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KOQU
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs clearance available at KOQU?
Yes, Quonset State Airport has onsite CBP inspection services along with a USDA compliance agreement. This means both customs and agricultural inspection needs can be handled directly at the field rather than requiring a diversion to another port of entry. Operators should still coordinate arrival details in advance given the airport's unattended overnight hours. KOQU's military tenants also carry separate customs and agriculture notification requirements, including a seven-day advance contact requirement for aircraft carrying classified materials arriving at the joint-use ramp.
What fuel is available at KOQU?
Quonset State Airport lists 100LL and Jet A among its available fuel types. Remarks note additional detail on the military side, including J8 fuel for military users and A+ fuel tied to FBO operating hours, with a mandatory prior permission requirement during non-duty hours. A separate remark also references A++ fuel availability. Civilian operators should treat the military-side fuel notes as tenant-specific rather than a description of standard commercial fuel service at the field.
What is the longest runway at KOQU and are there restrictions on its use?
Runway 16/34 at Quonset State Airport is the longest paved surface at 7,000 feet, with 150 feet of width. A separate remark indicates that an additional 8,000 feet of runway length is available but restricted to military aircraft only. Civil operators over 12,500 pounds gross weight are also prohibited from making 180-degree turns on Runway 16/34. The parallel Runway 05/23 measures 4,000 feet by 75 feet and has a noted section of uneven pavement near the Runway 23 threshold.
When is Quonset State Airport unattended?
Quonset State Airport, KOQU, is unattended daily from 2200 to 0700 local, seven days a week. During these hours, runway conditions may not be maintained or reported, so pilots planning operations in that window should contact RI Airport Corporation Operations directly for current field status. The airport is towered during its attended hours. Given the unattended overnight period, dispatchers should factor in the lack of runway condition reporting when planning late-night or early-morning arrivals.
What wildlife hazards are reported at KOQU?
Quonset State Airport reports deer, birds, and waterfowl both on the airport and in the vicinity. The military tenant at the field also runs a BASH (Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard) program, with July 1 through October 31 designated as Phase II periods for migratory bird activity. During that window, an increased hazard from Canadian geese flying east to west over the runway is specifically noted. Inbound aircraft are advised to contact the on-field military operations desk for current bird watch conditions.