RI08
South County Hospital Heliport
Wakefield, Rhode IslandElevation 38 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
South County Hospital Heliport is in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Field elevation 38 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerGREG PARISEAULT
Manager phone401-788-2450
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATARI08
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BRIDGEPORT
RegionRhode Island
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.4307, -71.4981
Distance from city1 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PRVDD VFR ONLY, OBSTN & WINDSOCK LGTS RMN IN USE FOR NGT OPNS.
›CTC MGR PRIOR TO USE.
›FOR CD CTC PROVIDENCE APCH AT 401-738-8945, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
›52 FT BLDG 160 FT E; 300 FT LGTD TWR 260 FT SE; 60 FT BLDG 300 FT NE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does RI08 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for RI08. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does RI08 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for RI08. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at RI08?
RI08 sits at 38 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for RI08?
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.