KOQU Quonset State Airport
Quonset State Airport (NCO) is a towered general-aviation airport in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, at 18 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 16/34 (7,000 ft), 05/23 (4,000 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KOQU · FAA OQU · IATA NCO |
|---|---|
| Location | North Kingstown, RI · 41.5971, -71.4121 |
| Elevation | 18 ft MSL (5 m) |
| Tower | 126.35 MHz |
| FAA charts | 9 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KOQU METAR and TAF
METAR KOQU 010455Z AUTO 02014KT CLR 08/01 A3047 RMK AO2 PWINO| Wind | From 020° at 14 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | Not reported |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Clear below 12,000 ft (automated) |
| Temperature / dew point | 8°C (46°F) / 1°C (34°F) · spread 7°C |
| Altimeter | 30.47 inHg (1032 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (020° true at 14 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 16: tailwind 8 kt, crosswind 11 kt from the left
- RWY 34: headwind 8 kt, crosswind 11 kt from the right
- RWY 05: headwind 14 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the left
- RWY 23: tailwind 14 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the right
KOQU does not issue a TAF. Check the TAF of the nearest larger airport, or an area forecast in an official briefing.
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 / 34 | 7,000 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 05 / 23 | 4,000 × 75 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | PROVIDENCE APP/DEP | 135.4 |
| CTAF | 126.35 | |
| Ground | 134.5 | |
| Radio (FSS) | BRIDGEPORT RDO | 122.3 |
| Tower | 126.35 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KOQU before you fly.
FAA charts for KOQU — d-TPP 2611
9 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 5
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 16Revised this cycle
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 34Revised this cycle
- LOC RWY 16
- VOR RWY 34Revised this cycle
- VOR-ARevised this cycle
Arrivals (STAR) 1
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
- TAKEOFF MINIMUMS
- ALTERNATE MINIMUMSRevised this cycle
KOQU on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.