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Goat Island Heliport

ICAO RI21🇺🇸 Newport
Coordinates
41.4882°N, 71.3279°W
Elevation
8 ft (2 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-RI
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
13.7° W

Daylight today(Oct 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:35
Sunrise
07:03
Sunset
17:58
Civil dusk
18:26

About 10h 55m 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 Goat Island Heliport

Goat Island Heliport is a heliport in Newport, United States. It sits at an elevation of 8 ft (2 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 200 ft / 61 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Newport State Airport (NPT), about 3.4 nm to the ne.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H1200 ft / 61 m200 ftGrass / SodUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—217 ft—
Obstacle—95 ft—
Obstacle—164 ft—
Obstacle—203 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Goat Island Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Goat Island Heliport located?

Goat Island Heliport is heliport located in Newport, United States, at an elevation of 8 ft (2 m).

How many runways does Goat Island Heliport have?

Goat Island Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 200 ft / 61 m.

What time zone is Goat Island Heliport in?

Goat Island Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Goat Island Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Goat Island Heliport is approximately 13.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Goat Island Heliport?

The nearest airport to Goat Island Heliport is Newport State Airport (NPT), about 3.4 nm to the ne, followed by Quonset State Airport and Boystown Fly-in-Ranch Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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