Rhode Island · Air Force

Quonset State Airport Air National Guard Station

North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Installation overview

About Quonset State Airport Air National Guard Station

Quonset State Airport hosts the 143rd Airlift Wing, providing tactical airlift capabilities with C-130J aircraft.

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Location

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North Kingstown, Rhode Island

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Quonset State Airport, RI 02852

Quick Facts

Branch
Air Force
Installation type
Air National Guard Station
State
Rhode Island
Nearest city
North Kingstown
Official website
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Area hazard risk
Very Low

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Last verified: January 2024

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Quonset State Airport Air National Guard Station

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (NEWPORT ROSE, RI US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Kent County.

Avg high
58.7°F
Avg low
44.5°F
Annual rainfall
47.45 in
Typical snowfall
26 in

Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Very Low
HurricaneVery Low
WildfireVery Low
TornadoVery Low
FloodRelatively Low
Extreme heatVery Low

Climate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.

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Where is Quonset State Airport Air National Guard Station located?

Quonset State Airport Air National Guard Station is located near North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

What city is closest to Quonset State Airport Air National Guard Station?

North Kingstown is the nearest listed city for Quonset State Airport Air National Guard Station.

What is it like to live near Quonset State Airport Air National Guard Station?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near Quonset State Airport Air National Guard Station?

The surrounding Kent community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 58.7°F, average low near 44.5°F, about 47.45 inches of annual rainfall, about 26 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.