Airports / Rhode Island / NPT
Newport State Airport.
Newport, Rhode Island · 172 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
42 ratings
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Operators based
172
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#3 / 6
Rhode Island airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 42 Google ratings , ranked against 6 rated RI fields.
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Quonset State Airport (NCO), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Newport State Airport (KUUU / NPT) is a mid-sized airport serving Newport, Rhode Island. The airport sits 172 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into NPT for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Quonset State Airport (NCO, 7 nm), Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD, 13 nm), and New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB, 17 nm). Its longest runway measures 2,999-foot, best suited to turboprop and piston aircraft rather than jets.
Planning a trip? The Newport, RI destination guide covers routes, aircraft options, and what to expect on the ground. In directories and search listings it also appears under 2B4. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Newport.
1 FBO serves KUUU. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
FlightLevel Aviation Newport
Your FBO? Claim it, freeNewport State Airport (UUU) is used by visitors to the area as well as local aviation enthusiasts and the Army National Guard. It serves the corporate community and visitors to the year-round festivals at Newport. The airport provides quick access for boat owners who harbor vessels in the nearby marinas.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 0800-1600 (building 0800-1800, outside hours on request)
- Unicom 123.05
- Customs
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +7 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KUUU
IATA
NPT
FAA / Local
UUU
Elevation
172 ft
Coordinates
41.5322° N · 71.2810° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs RI fields
state range 18–441 ft
At 172 ft, NPT sits higher than 67% of the 6 Rhode Island fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 2,999 ft
- 04/222,999 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 16/342,623 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 2,999 ft
At 2,999 ft, NPT is generally suited to piston and turboprop aircraft rather than jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 7nmNCOQuonset State AirportNorth Kingstown
- 13nmPVDRhode Island T. F. Green International AirportProvidence/Warwick
- 17nmEWBNew Bedford Regional AirportNew Bedford
- 26nmBIDBlock Island State AirportBlock Island
- 26nmWSTWesterly State AirportWesterly
- 31nmMVYMartha's Vineyard AirportMartha's Vineyard
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKUUU · Newport State Airport · Newport, RI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NPT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 132 nm | 42m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 323 nm | 1h 9m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 744 nm | 2h 8m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 788 nm | 2h 14m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 992 nm | 2h 42m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,045 nm | 2h 50m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,323 nm | 3h 29m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,365 nm | 3h 34m |
Common questions
- Can private jets use NPT?
- At 2,999 ft, Newport State Airport is generally suited to turboprop and piston aircraft rather than jets. Charter flyers usually depart from a nearby field with a longer runway.
- What is the longest runway at NPT?
- Newport State Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 2,999 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Newport State Airport?
- One FBO serves NPT: FlightLevel Aviation Newport. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to NPT?
- The closest alternate is Quonset State Airport (NCO), about 7 nm away, followed by Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) at 13 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NPT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 9m (323 nm), Chicago about 2h 8m (744 nm), Nashville about 2h 14m (788 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.