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RI28

Plouffe Landing Seaplane Base

Glocester, Rhode IslandElevation 328 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 5,000 ft

13W/31W
Dimensions
5,000 x 100 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 13W
RWY 31W
16W/34W
Dimensions
2,200 x 100 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 16W
RWY 34W
06W/24W
Dimensions
3,100 x 100 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 06W
RWY 24W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Plouffe Landing Seaplane Base is in Glocester, Rhode Island. Field elevation 328 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerMYRON MITCHELL
Manager phone401-602-5131
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATARI28
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BRIDGEPORT
RegionRhode Island
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.8753, -71.5903
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD VFR OPNS, PR USE, RESOLVE ANY TRAFFIC PATTERN CONFLICTS WITH AIRPORTS WITHIN 5 NM.
›50 FT TREES ALL QUADRANTS.
›FOR CD CTC PROVIDENCE APCH AT 401-738-8945, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗RI28 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does RI28 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for RI28. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does RI28 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for RI28. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at RI28?
RI28 sits at 328 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for RI28?
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.