Newport Airshow - STA License

[wx9svr]

I couldn't find much info about this event other than what was in the license application & attachments. The location address is the resort, while the lat/long is a little bit east of there.

Newport Airshow
Sep 2-3, 2026 • Newport Harbor Island Resort, Newport, RI
WSNU838

118.3500 Airboss/Advisory
119.3250 Airboss/Advisory

 

[ecps92]

Odd for a Weekday Airshow and also nothing found/known even on the Resort pages
sounds like a road trip might be in order...

Thanks

 

[wa1lad]

Sponsored by Audrain (the classic car group) for their wealthy friends in Newport.......

 

[ecps92]

Sponsored by Audrain (the classic car group) for their wealthy friends in Newport.......

on a weekday ? unless they put in the wrong dates

 

[skaneri]

I couldn't find much info about this event other than what was in the license application & attachments. The location address is the resort, while the lat/long is a little bit east of there.

Newport Airshow
Sep 2-3, 2026 • Newport Harbor Island Resort, Newport, RI
WSNU838

118.3500 Airboss/Advisory
119.3250 Airboss/Advisory

Thanks for this...I'll be there and will confirm and also see what other, if any, frequencies are in use.

 

[EricCottrell]

From newportbuzz:

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Psst… you didn’t hear this from us. 👀

Clear your calendar for Wednesday, Sept. 2.

Something pretty spectacular is coming to the skies over Newport Harbor.

✈️ NEWPORT AIR SHOW
📅 Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026
⏰ 6–8:30 p.m.
🌧️ Rain date: Sept. 3

And here’s the inside tip: You’ll be able to see the show from anywhere on the harbor!

That’s all we’re saying… for now. 🤫

#newportri #newportbuzz

 

[wa1lad]

From past monitoring of events in Newport, I would suggest keeping an eye on Marine VHF 16 and 21A along with RISCON TG's for Newport FD, Marine TF 2, FD and PD Intercity.

 

[skaneri]

Thanks for this...I'll be there and will confirm and also see what other, if any, frequencies are in use.

Those frequencies were correct...I listened and the chatter notified there would be a 30 minute break before the night show...I was able o tell a few families in the area not to leave quite yet after the first part of the show...they were quite appreciative as there was also a really cool drone show after the airplane portion. ( These families could not believe that anyone could listen to the transmissions of the pilots and the Air Boss. I think I may have accidentally introduced a few people into the monitoring hobby!)