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Block Island State Airport (BID)

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Block Island State Airport Weather

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Friday

64

Rain and Patchy Fog

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Friday Night

58

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Saturday

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Showers Likely and Patchy Fog

Sunny

Saturday Night

57

Chance Showers and Breezy

Sunny

Sunday

66

Partly Sunny and Breezy then Sunny

Sunny

Sunday Night

59

Mostly Clear

Sunny

Monday

67

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56

Mostly Clear

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Tuesday

68

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Tuesday Night

58

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Wednesday

68

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58

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Block Island State Airport Information

Airport Address:
1 Center Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807, United States
Contact Number:

BID Manager & Contact Information

Name:
IFTIKHAR AHMAD
Address:
RHODE ISLAND AIRPORT CORP, 2000 POST RD
Telephone:

About Block Island State Airport

Block Island State Airport (IATA: BID, ICAO: KBID, FAA LID: BID) 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. As per Federal Aviation Administration records, the airport had 10,384 passenger boardings (enplanements) in calendar year 2008, 8,516 enplanements in 2009, and 9,821 in 2010. It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017 2021, in which it is categorized as a non-hub primary commercial service facility. Block Island State Airport is one of six active airports operated by the Rhode Island Airport Corporation, the other five being T. F. Green State Airport, Newport State Airport, North Central State Airport, Quonset State Airport and Westerly State Airport.

Block Island State Airport Maps

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Block Island State Airport Ground Transportation

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Block Island State Airport Rental Cars

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Thrifty Car Rental

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

Avis Rent-A-Car - Groton-New London Airport

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

Sensible Car Rental of Newport

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

Budget Rent A Car

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

Block Island State Airport Parking

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Block Island State Airport Hotels

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Spring House Hotel

We have many different types of rooms to fit your needs in both the Main Building and the Mott House, which is located 20 yards away from the Main Building. All of our rooms have private baths, ceiling fans, and flat screen TVs. Although we do not have air-conditioning, we have the best ocean breezes on the island.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 1.3 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Atlantic Inn

The Atlantic Inn, on Block Island, welcomes travelers to a relaxing retreat. Set high on a hill, just outside of town the Atlantic Inn is a truly unique and quiet location to savor the delights of Block Island. Looking out from the Inn's wraparound veranda, guests are treated to breathtaking views of Old Harbor and the ocean beyond.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 1.2 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Old Town Inn

The charm of a B&B with the first-class amenities of an inn. Noted for its warmth and hospitality, you immediately feel at home in this renovated Block Island property. We are conveniently located out-of-town, away from the hustle and bustle... enough to explore (a walking mile), yet far enough to see the stars and sleep. Pilots are welcome! We are just down the road from the airport.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 0.2 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Ballard's Inn

The interiors at Ballards Inn combine the traditional with the playful. Many rooms have private balconies, ocean and beach landscape views, and each of our guestrooms and suites will soothe your senses and excite your imagination. It's all in the details, a lighthearted mixture of Ballard's signature colors, textures and surprising combination of styles.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 1.3 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

The Island Home

Set on a hill, The Island Home Inn is conveniently located between Block Island's village area of Old Harbor and the marina areas of New Harbor. A short walk to town, Crescent Beach and marinas, and centrally located for touring by bike or moped.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 0.6 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Barrington Inn

If you are planning a Wedding, Family Reunion or just a Fun retreat, Block Island is the perfect place! The Jane Marie Cottage and The Inn at Block Island are located less than a five minute walk to the Ferry, Shops, Restaurants, Theatre, Library and Churches in Old Harbor. The Barrington Inn is located in a country setting away from the hustle and bustle of town, yet only minutes to the beach and a short walk to shops and restaurants.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 0.7 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Narragansett Inn

A 17 room Victorian main house (shown) with primarily shared baths, and breathtaking views, circa 1909. A twelve room annex which served as the original Mott family farm house with primarily private baths, circa 1709. The Lodge which consists of 15 rooms with primarily shared baths. The Cottage which consists of 7 rooms with primarily private baths.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 1.0 mile
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Blue Dory Inn

Located in the direct vicinity of the Blue Dory, our cottages and suites are the perfect way to get a little bit more privacy but still be under our care. We have a variety of options, from the cozy little honeymoon suite, to a cottage fit for a family of 8. Our cottages and suites are pet friendly and welcome children of all ages. The Blue Dory, also offers luxury suites, charming cottages and quaint houses with the beach at your doorstep. All the rooms have private baths, carpeting and feature antique decor.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 1.5 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

BID Charts & Navaids

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Latitude:
37-37-07.7000N (37.618806)
Longitude:
122-22-31-5000W (-122.375417)
Elevation:
13.1 feet MSL (4 m MSL)
Magnetic Variation:
13.2 E (as of March 2022 from WMM2020 model)
Time Zone:
UTC -8.0 (Standard Time)
UTC -7.0 (Daylight Savings Time)
From City:
08 N.M. SE of San Francisco, California
Found On:
San Francisco Chart
FAA Region:
AWP