Runways · KUUU

Runways at Newport State headings, length, surface and ILS (KUUU)

NEWPORT STATE · NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND

Runway system
Non-towered
2
runways
Longest
2,999 ft
ILS
1
Surface
ASPH

Newport State (KUUU) has 2 asphalt runways. The longest is Runway 04/22 at 2,999 ft by 75 ft. Runway 16/34 is 2,623 ft by 75 ft. Runway 22 has ILS. The field elevation is 171.8 ft MSL.

There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless ATC or airport procedures say otherwise. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. The airport sits in a noise sensitive area with populated areas to the north, south and east. Pilots should review the airport manager guidance before arrival.

Runway headings are 144°/324° for 16/34 and 24°/204° for 04/22. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flight for the latest airport notes and runway data.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KUUU.

Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 6 kt
RWY 16
129°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 129° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,172 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
04/229° / 189°2,999 ft75 ftASPHStandard L
16/34129° / 309°2,623 ft75 ftASPHStandard L

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published at KUUU. For light piston aircraft, use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless local procedures or ATC say otherwise. There is no control tower, so pilots self-announce and self-sequence in the pattern.

Runway 04/22 is the longer runway. Runway 22 has ILS. Runway 16/34 is the shorter runway. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. The airport is in a noise sensitive area with populated areas to the north, south and east. That makes pattern discipline important. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flight for any local pattern notes.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KUUU?
Runway 04/22 is the longest runway at KUUU. It is 2,999 ft long and 75 ft wide.
How many runways does Newport State have?
Newport State has 2 runways.
Which runway at KUUU has ILS?
Runway 22 has ILS.
What are the runway headings at KUUU?
Runway 16/34 is 144°/324°. Runway 04/22 is 24°/204°.
Is Newport State towered?
No. KUUU does not have a control tower.
What is the pattern altitude at KUUU?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston aircraft, use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless local procedures say otherwise.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KUUU?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. The airport is in a noise sensitive area with populated areas to the north, south and east.