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RI21

Goat Island Heliport

Newport, Rhode IslandElevation 8 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 200 ft

H1
Dimensions
110 x 180 ft
Surface
Turf
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

Goat Island Heliport is in Newport, Rhode Island. Field elevation 8 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerDAVID SMILEY
Manager phone401-849-2600
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATARI21
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BRIDGEPORT
RegionRhode Island
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.4882, -71.3279
Distance from city4 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC PROVIDENCE APCH AT 401-738-8945, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
›CELL 401-524-6662
›VFR USE ONLY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗RI21 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does RI21 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for RI21. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does RI21 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for RI21. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at RI21?
RI21 sits at 8 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for RI21?
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.