Satellite and aerial maps of Quonset State with nearby locations
Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
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NS Newport , Rhode Island | 11.2 | 133 | |
Newport State , Rhode Island | 13.2 | 123 | KUUU |
Providence , Rhode Island | 14.0 | 354 | KPVD |
Rhode Island Hospital , Rhode Island | 23.5 | 000 | RI25 |
Pawtucket , Rhode Island | 36.4 | 349 | KSFZ |
Westerly State , Rhode Island | 42.7 | 229 | KWST |
Quonset State |
1941 to present | ||
41° 35' 56'' N 71° 24' 48'' W | ||
Rhode Island, North Kingstown, Rhode Island | ||
ICAO: KOQU | IATA: NCO | FAA: OQU |
Elevation: 18 feet |
Known as NAS Quonset Point until 1974 when was transfered to civilian use. It is still in use by the Rhode Island Army National Guard.
The airfield houses QUONSET air museum opened in 1992.
Preserved aircraft: Sea King 149738/11 (from 1996).
Preserved aircraft: Sea King 149738/11 (from 1996).
List of units at Quonset State |
Years | Unit | |
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1986- | 1-126 AVN | |
1973/74 | HS-74 | S-61 H-3, |
1970/73 | HS-1 | S-61 H-3, |
1969/73 | HS-7 | S-61 H-3, |
1961/62 | HS-13 | S-58 H-34, |
1959/74 | HS-5 | S-61 H-3, S-58 H-34, |
1957/73 | HS-11 | S-61 H-3, S-58 H-34, |
1956/74 | VXE-6 | HH-1N, |
1956/68 | HS-9 | S-61 H-3, S-58 H-34, |
Rhode Island National Guard | ||
HeliService USA | AW169, |
Quonset State News |