Westerly State Airport (KWST), Rhode Island
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Westerly State Airport (KWST) is a non-towered public-use field in Westerly, Rhode Island, handling general aviation and business traffic under FAA TFMSC tracking for 2025. Two paved runways serve the field, the longer at 4,010 feet and the crosswind strip at 3,960 feet, both asphalt. The airport sits close to the coast and is bordered by noise-sensitive residential areas to the south and west, a factor reflected in its published abatement procedures. No customs facility operates onsite; the nearest is KGON, roughly 11 nautical miles away.
Runways
Westerly State Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 07/25, is 4,010 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
Westerly State Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Westerly State Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Groton-New London (KGON), 11 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Westerly State Airport recorded 883 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KWST concentrates heavily in the summer months, peaking in July at 221 operations against single-digit or low-double-digit counts in the winter.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 221 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Westerly State Airport averages 1.7 days above 90°F in July and 25.2 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81.6°F, and January the coldest, at 39.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Westerly State Airport has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
Runway 07/25 has uneven pavement approximately 1,000 feet from the runway 25 threshold. Contact the airport manager.
For clearance delivery, contact Providence Approach. When approach is closed, contact Boston ARTCC.
Gliders operate from the airport on an intermittent basis.
Lighting operates dusk to dawn. Activated systems include MALSF on runway 07; REIL on runways 25, 14, and 32; PAPI on runways 7, 14, and 32; VASI on runway 25; and MIRL on runways 07/25 and 14/32, all controlled via CTAF.
Trees 10 feet tall stand 100 feet from the threshold, 110 feet left and 120 feet right.
Trees 10 feet tall stand 170 to 200 feet from the threshold, 180 feet left.
Trees 20 feet tall stand 200 feet from the threshold, 125 feet left.
An obstacle clearance slope of 22:1 applies to the displaced threshold.
Runway conditions may not be maintained or reported when the airport is unattended. Contact Rhode Island Airport Corporation operations.
Runway 07/25 is the preferred runway in calm wind conditions.
The airport is located in a noise-sensitive area. Populated areas to the south and west should be avoided.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager for details.
Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Self-service 100LL fuel is available 24 hours.
Jet fuel is reported as available through an on-field provider.
An overnight parking fee applies.
Helicopter tours and banner tow operations occur on the airfield below 1,000 feet along the southern coast of Rhode Island.
For after-hours terminal apron access, contact the airport manager.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Westerly State Airport has five airfields within 24 NM. The closest is Groton-New London (KGON), 10.96 NM west.
Part of the Hartford and Springfield area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KWST
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Frequently asked questions
What are the runways at KWST?
Westerly State Airport (KWST) has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 07/25 is the longer at 4,010 feet by 100 feet wide, and it is designated the preferred runway in calm wind conditions. Runway 14/32 measures 3,960 feet by 75 feet. Both runways carry medium intensity lighting available on CTAF.
Is fuel available at Westerly State Airport?
Westerly State Airport offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Self-service 100LL is available 24 hours a day. Jet A is reported as available through an on-field provider according to airport remarks. Pilots should confirm current fuel status before arrival since the field is not staffed around the clock.
Does KWST have customs clearance onsite?
KWST does not have onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at KGON, approximately 10.96 nautical miles away. For clearance instructions, pilots should contact Providence Approach, or Boston ARTCC when the approach facility is closed, as noted in airport remarks.
Are there noise restrictions at Westerly State Airport?
Westerly State Airport is located in a noise-sensitive area, with populated zones to the south and west that pilots are advised to avoid. Noise abatement procedures are in effect, and pilots should contact the airport manager for details. Runway 07/25 is the preferred runway in calm wind conditions, which factors into abatement routing.