7 public-use fields
Rhode Island Airport Density Altitude
Rhode Island has 7 public-use airports, and none of them typically exceed 5,000 ft of density altitude even on a summer afternoon — heat still trims performance, but the climate keeps typical density altitudes low.
Every field, worst typical afternoon first
| Airport | City | Field elev | Worst typical afternoon DA | Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSFZ — North Central State | Pawtucket | 441 ft | 2,156 ft | July |
| 08R — Richmond | West Kingston | 130 ft | 1,733 ft | July |
| KPVD — Rhode Island Tf Green International | Providence | 54 ft | 1,658 ft | July |
| KBID — Block Island State | Block Island | 108 ft | 1,600 ft | July |
| KWST — Westerly State | Westerly | 81 ft | 1,567 ft | July |
| KUUU — Newport State | Newport | 172 ft | 1,553 ft | July |
| KOQU — Quonset State | North Kingstown | 18 ft | 1,264 ft | August |
▲ above 5,000 ft · ⚠ above 8,000 ft on a typical afternoon of the airport's hottest month. Open any field for its monthly table and a pre-filled calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Which Rhode Island airport has the highest density altitude in summer?
North Central State (KSFZ) tops the list: from 441 ft of field elevation, a typical summer afternoon reaches about 2,156 ft of density altitude. Each airport's page carries its full monthly table.
What is the highest airport in Rhode Island?
North Central State (KSFZ) at 441 ft MSL, per the FAA airport record. Elevation is the biggest single term in density altitude — the summer heat gets added on top of it.