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RI21HELIPORT

GOAT ISLAND

NEWPORT, Rhode Island

VFRUpdated 2h ago8 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

RI21

Elevation

8 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

41.490, -71.328

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

8 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

BOSTON

Coordinates

41.4902, -71.3279

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KPVD 061251Z 20015G21KT 10SM FEW010 FEW130 BKN250 18/12 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP117 T01780122

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

200° at 15 kt G21

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

17.8°C

Dewpoint

12.2°C

Altimeter

1011.90 inHg

Cloud Cover

BKN

Nearest weather from KPVD (15 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-06 12:51Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at RI21. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Nantucket Airport facing SouthEast
Live

Nantucket Airport

SouthEast · Camera 3 · 2 cameras total

77 NM away

Weather camera at Chatham Municipal Airport facing NorthWest
Live

Chatham Municipal Airport

NorthWest · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

81 NM away

6 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H1110 ft180 ftTURF-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for RI21.

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RI21 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

GOAT ISLAND (RI21) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in NEWPORT, Rhode Island, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 8 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.4902°N, 71.3279°W.

Helipads

GOAT ISLAND has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 110 feet by 180 feet with a turf surface.

Communications & Operations

GOAT ISLAND is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near GOAT ISLAND, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at GOAT ISLAND is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RI21?

RI21 is the ICAO identifier for GOAT ISLAND, a public-use airport located in NEWPORT, Rhode Island, United States.

How many runways does GOAT ISLAND have?

GOAT ISLAND (RI21) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of RI21?

The field elevation of GOAT ISLAND is 8 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at RI21?

No fuel types are currently listed for GOAT ISLAND. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at RI21?

The current flight category at GOAT ISLAND is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at RI21?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for GOAT ISLAND.

How do I access complete data for RI21?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for GOAT ISLAND.

Where is GOAT ISLAND located?

GOAT ISLAND (RI21) is located in NEWPORT, Rhode Island, United States, at an elevation of 8 ft MSL.

Does RI21 have weather cameras?

RI21 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 6, 12:27 AM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 6, 12:51 PM UTC
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