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Block Island State Airport

IATA BIDICAO KBIDLocal BID🇺🇸 Block Island
Coordinates
41.1684°N, 71.5786°W
Elevation
108 ft (33 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-RI
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
13.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:54
Sunrise
05:27
Sunset
20:19
Civil dusk
20:51

About 14h 52m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Block Island State Airport

Block Island State Airport

Block Island State Airport is a public use airport located on Block Island, in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. The airport is owned by the State of Rhode Island. It is primarily a general aviation airport, but there is also scheduled airline service to Westerly State Airport. The airport opened in 1950.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 282,502 ft / 763 m100 ftAsph-eUnlitOpen

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Block Island Southeast Light144 ft
Obstacle16 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Block Island State Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Block Island State Airport?

The ICAO code for Block Island State Airport is KBID, and its IATA code is BID.

Where is Block Island State Airport located?

Block Island State Airport is small airport located in Block Island, United States, at an elevation of 108 ft (33 m).

How many runways does Block Island State Airport have?

Block Island State Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,502 ft / 763 m.

What time zone is Block Island State Airport in?

Block Island State Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Block Island State Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Block Island State Airport is approximately 13.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Block Island State Airport?

The nearest airport to Block Island State Airport is Westerly State Airport (WST), about 14.9 nm to the nw, followed by Montauk Airport and Stonington Airpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Block Island State Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.