KSFZ

VFR

NORTH CENTRAL STATE

PAWTUCKET · RHODE ISLAND

Elev
440.5'
Longest RWY
5,000'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSFZ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,440.5'
MSL · field 440.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +5 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KSFZ

Current METAR

Observed 17:56Z

KSFZ 271756Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP243 T01890033 10194 20094 58005 $
Wind
VAR @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 3°C
Altimeter
30.25 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
617 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM E
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
SFZ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
IFTIKHAR AHMAD
Address
RHODE ISLAND AIRPORT CORP, 2000 POST RD, WARWICK RI 02886

Flight service · Hours

FSS BDR
BRIDGEPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • SUN-SAT · 0700-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 6 kt
RWY 05
017°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 017° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,441 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored17° / 197°5,000 ftASPHStandard L
15/33125° / 305°3,211 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALS53', trees, 2200' from thr, 700' R of cntrln, slope 37
23PAPI 4-box left(3°)20', trees, 900' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 35
15PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)39', trees, 850' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 16
3324', trees, 535' from thr, 90' R of cntrln, slope 13

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 05
LE
SFZ
111.9
LOC RWY 05
KSFZ · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,GLD,INSTR,PAJA,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery when approach control is closed, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager.Show FAA
  • Runway conditions may not be maintained or reported when the airport is unattended. Contact Rhode Island Airport Corporation operations at 401-691-2265.Show FAA
  • There is a lighted 250 feet mean sea level tower located 3.4 miles southeast.Show FAA
  • Seasonal skydiving occurs on the northeast side of the airfield.Show FAA
  • There is an overnight parking fee.Show FAA
  • There is a 50 foot dropoff 250 feet from the runway 05 end and a 40 foot dropoff 250 feet from the runway 23 end.Show FAA
  • Numerous unlighted obstructions up to 150 feet above ground level surround the airfield.Show FAA
  • The airport has a wildlife hazard with increased deer activity.Show FAA
  • Birds and wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The airport has a medium intensity approach lighting system with sequenced flashing lights on runway 05; runway end identifier lights on runways 23, 15, and 33; precision approach path indicators on runways 05, 15, and 23; high intensity runway lights on runway 05/23; medium intensity runway lights on runway 15/33; and taxiway lights activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23There are 15 foot trees 170 feet from the threshold, 90 feet to the right, and 10 foot trees 120 feet from the threshold, 150 feet to the left of runway 23.Show FAA
  • 05There are 10 foot trees 150 feet from the threshold, 180 feet to the left, and 10 foot trees 120 feet from the threshold, 180 feet to the right of runway 05.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • There is a landing fee for commercial aircraft and non-Rhode Island registered aircraft.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KSFZ

Answer card
ICAO
KSFZ
Name
NORTH CENTRAL STATE
Location
PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND
Elevation
440.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,440.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
05/23 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

North Central State Airport is in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The field elevation is 440.5 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 5,000 ft on runway 05/23. The other runway is 15/33 at 3,211 ft. There is no control tower, so expect non-towered traffic flow on CTAF 123.075.

One ILS approach is published for runway 05. The airport also has approach lighting on 05 and runway lights on both runways. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport uses noise abatement procedures. Check with the airport manager before you go.

FlightLevel Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (401) 333-8503 for current service details. The airport also has seasonal skydiving on the northeast side of the airfield. Watch for birds, wildlife and deer. The remarks also note numerous unlighted obstructions up to 150 ft AGL around the field. That matters here. Runway 05 has trees near the threshold area. Plan your arrival with that in mind. If approach control is closed, clearance delivery goes through Boston ARTCC. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any runway condition notes before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KSFZ?
KSFZ has two asphalt runways. The longest is 05/23 at 5,000 ft. The other runway is 15/33 at 3,211 ft.
Does North Central State Airport have an ILS?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 05. Verify the current Chart Supplement for approach details before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at KSFZ?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KSFZ towered?
No. North Central State has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.075 for local traffic and monitor the airport closely.
Which FBO is on the field at KSFZ?
FlightLevel Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (401) 333-8503 for current services.
Are there noise abatement procedures at North Central State?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager for the current procedure before you fly in.
What should I watch for on approach to runway 05 at KSFZ?
The remarks call out trees near the threshold area for runway 05. The airport also has numerous unlighted obstructions up to 150 ft AGL nearby. Plan a careful stabilized approach.
Is there wildlife or skydiving activity at KSFZ?
Yes. The airport has a wildlife hazard with increased deer activity. Seasonal skydiving also occurs on the northeast side of the airfield.

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