North Central State Airport (KSFZ), Rhode Island
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
North Central State Airport (KSFZ) serves the Pawtucket, Rhode Island area with two paved runways and onsite customs clearance, a combination that supports both regional business aviation and occasional international arrivals. Located roughly 31.6 nautical miles from the nearest metro center, the airport sits alongside several other regional fields, including Rhode Island T.F. Green International about 12 nautical miles to the south. KSFZ is uncontrolled and operates on a published daily attendance schedule, with fuel and services available within those hours.
Runways
North Central State Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 05/23, is 5,000 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
North Central State Airport has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
North Central 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
North Central State Airport recorded 789 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KSFZ concentrates in the fall months, with September and October showing the highest operations counts of the year according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 104 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 3.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
North Central State Airport has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
Medium approach lighting system activates on Runway 05. Runway end identifier lights serve Runways 23, 15, and 33. Precision approach path indicators serve Runways 05, 15, and 23. High-intensity runway lights serve Runway 05/23, and medium-intensity runway lights serve Runway 15/33. Taxiway lights are controlled via CTAF.
A lighted tower 250 feet MSL stands approximately 3.4 miles southeast of the airport.
For clearance delivery when the approach is closed, contact Boston ARTCC.
Trees more than 10 feet tall stand 150 feet from the threshold, 180 feet left of centerline. Additional trees more than 10 feet tall stand 120 feet from the threshold, 180 feet right of centerline.
Trees more than 15 feet tall stand 170 feet from the threshold, 90 feet right of centerline. Additional trees more than 10 feet tall stand 120 feet from the threshold, 150 feet left of centerline.
A dropoff of more than 50 feet lies 250 feet from the Runway 05 end, and a dropoff of more than 40 feet lies 250 feet from the Runway 23 end.
Runway conditions may not be maintained or reported when the airport is unattended. Contact Rhode Island Airport Corporation Operations.
Numerous unlighted obstructions up to 150 feet AGL surround the airfield.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect; contact the airport manager for details.
The airport has a wildlife hazard from deer, with activity increased at night.
Birds and wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
An overnight parking fee applies.
Seasonal skydiving activity occurs on the northeast side of the airfield.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
North Central State Airport has five airfields within 26 NM. The closest is Rhode Island Tf Green International (KPVD), 12.25 NM south.
Part of the Boston area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KSFZ
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs clearance available at KSFZ?
Yes, North Central State Airport (KSFZ) has CBP inspection services available onsite, along with a USDA compliance agreement. This allows arriving international flights to clear customs directly at the field rather than diverting to another airport. Dispatchers should still coordinate arrival details with CBP ahead of time, since onsite availability does not eliminate standard advance-notice requirements. The airport is unattended outside its published hours, so international arrivals should be planned within the attendance schedule. No nearest alternate customs airport is listed because KSFZ handles this service directly.
What runways does North Central State Airport offer?
North Central State Airport (KSFZ) has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 05/23 is the longer of the two at 5,000 feet by 100 feet, and it carries the airport's high-intensity runway lighting. Runway 15/33 measures 3,211 feet by 75 feet and uses medium-intensity runway lighting instead. Both runways sit at a field elevation of 440 feet. Operators of longer-range business aircraft will generally plan around Runway 05/23 given its greater length and width.
Are there obstacles near the runway thresholds at KSFZ?
Yes, North Central State Airport (KSFZ) has documented close-in obstructions near multiple runway thresholds. Trees exceeding 10 feet are noted 150 feet from one threshold and 120 feet from another, offset left and right of centerline. A separate set of trees over 15 feet stands 170 feet from a threshold, with another set over 10 feet at 120 feet. Dropoffs of 40 to 50 feet are also reported 250 feet beyond both ends of Runway 05/23. Crews should review these obstruction details during approach and departure planning at KSFZ.
Is fuel service confirmed at KSFZ, and what types are offered?
North Central State Airport (KSFZ) offers 100LL, Jet A, and Jet A+ fuel. The airport operates on a published attendance schedule of 0700 to 1700 daily, and fuel service aligns with that attended window. KSFZ is uncontrolled, meaning there is no operating tower, so pilots coordinate on CTAF for traffic and lighting activation. Since the field is unattended outside listed hours, crews needing fuel outside that window should plan accordingly. Runway condition reporting is also limited when the airport is unattended, per airport remarks.
Does business aviation traffic at North Central State Airport vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at North Central State Airport (KSFZ) is concentrated in certain months rather than spread evenly through the year. According to FAA TFMSC data for 2025, monthly business aviation operations ranged from a low of 27 in February to a high of 104 in October. The months of September and October show the highest volumes, both exceeding 95 operations, while January, February, and December remain the lowest. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KSFZ during the fall months should anticipate comparatively higher traffic levels than in winter.