Name: Rhode Island Soaring Club — Covell Field
Address: 631 Usquepaugh Rd, South Kingstown, Rhode Island, 02892, United States

Place Category: RC Flying Field

Operating Status: Open

Quick Facts

Indoor / Outdoor:

Outdoor

Practice Available: Yes

Racing Available: Unknown

Public Access: Limited / By Permission

Membership Required: No

Verification

Verification Status: Verified

Last Verified: August 27, 2026

Verification Sources:

Rhode Island Soaring Club first-party website: https://www.risoaringclub.org/
RISC field practices: https://www.risoaringclub.org/field-practices.html
RISC membership page: https://www.risoaringclub.org/membership.html
AMA/FAA National Class G authorization list: https://amablog-modelaircraft-org.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/National-Class-G-Authorization-List-PDF-Form-1.pdf
Current AMA Club Finder-derived Covell Field record: https://atisalerts.com/rc/rhode-island-soaring-club-covell-field-south-kingstown-ri

Hours

Hours / Access Notes: Flying is generally on Saturday mornings, with Wednesday evenings in June–August. Field use depends on wind and turf conditions. Visiting AMA members may fly with a club member; contact an officer before visiting.

Pricing / Fees

First-time membership: $50. Renewals: $45.

Activities & Facility Details

RC Activities:

RC Flying

Services

Rentals Available: Unknown

Hobby Shop: Unknown

Repairs / Service: Unknown

Email: rhodeislandsoaringclub@gmail.com

Website

Location

631 Usquepaugh Rd, South Kingstown, Rhode Island 02892

Rhode Island Soaring Club operates Covell Field on a privately owned turf farm in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. The outdoor flying site supports radio-controlled sailplanes and electric-powered gliders, with regular recreational flying and organized soaring activities.