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Richmond Airport

West Kingston, Rhode IslandElevation 130 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,129 ft

11/29
Dimensions
2,129 x 30 ft
Surface
Asphalt (excellent)
Edge lights
NSTD
RWY 1198°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 29278°T
Displaced threshold130 ft
VGSITRIL
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Richmond Airport is in West Kingston, Rhode Island. Field elevation 130 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJACK GORDON
Manager phone401-783-1498
AttendedDaily, 0900–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA08R
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BRIDGEPORT
RegionRhode Island
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.4895, -71.6206
Distance from city3 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›IREG HRS OF OPN. CALL 401 783-1498 FOR ACFT RQRG FUEL.
›THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
›ULTRALIGHTS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›DEER & BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›RWY 11 CLSD NGTS.
›+40 FT DROPOFF, 150 FT FM RWY 29 END; +10 FT DROPOFF, 200 FT FM RWY 11 END.
›FOR CD CTC PROVIDENCE APCH AT 401-738-8945, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
›RWY HAS NON-STD SAFETY AREA, CTC AMGR FOR DTLS.
›NSTD LIRL LCTD 30 FT FM EDGE OF PAVEMENT.
›DSPLCD THR LGTD & MKD WITH WHITE BAR & NR.
›APCH RATIO 5:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
›RWY 11, +23 FT TREES 150 FT FM THLD, 50 FT LEFT; +27 FT TREES 160 FT FM THLD, 110 FT RIGHT.
›RWY 29, 11 FT WIDE ROAD 90 FT FM THLD, ON CNTRLN; +40 FT TREES 125 FT FM THLD, 110 FT LEFT; +65 FT TREES 200 FT FM THLD, 45 FT RIGHT.
›ROTG BCN OTS INDEFLY.
›ACTVT LIRL RWY 11/29; WINDSOCK LGTS - CTAF.
›VFR USE ONLY. HEL ASP: FILED FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗08R on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 08R have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 08R. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 08R have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 08R. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 08R?
08R sits at 130 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 08R?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.