Warwick, RI – October 15, 2025 – USA Today has named Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) as a Top 3 winner in the 2025 “USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice” travel award contest for Best Small Airport in the country. This is the highest placement for any New England airport, after being selected as one of the Top 20 small airports in the United States by a panel of travel experts. This award marks the 20th time PVD has received a Top Ten national or international honor since 2017, reinforcing the airport’s growing reputation for convenience, customer satisfaction, and accessibility.
In past announcements, USA Today has noted that “loyal fans of Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport in Rhode Island love it as an alternative to Boston Logan International for its lack of crowds and quick access to Providence and Boston via a dedicated train station. It’s also an excellent option for travelers heading to Cape Cod.”
“I am incredibly proud of our team and the continued recognition of Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport as one of the best small airports in the nation and the world,” said Iftikhar Ahmad, CEO of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC). “These accolades are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence demonstrated by our staff, and the 2,500 people that show up to deliver exceptional customer service every day.”
“On behalf of the board of directors, I want to thank the entire team at RIAC along with the governor, Senate and House leaders and tourism stakeholders. It took a collective effort to accomplish a turnaround that continues to benefit Rhode Island travelers and our economy,” stated Jonathan Savage, chair RIAC’s Board of Directors.
More information on this year’s winners can be found at: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-small-airport-2025/
Nominees for the “Best Small Airport” award are selected by a panel of travel industry experts including editors from USA TODAY, 10Best.com, and other relevant contributors. The public determines the winners through digital voting hosted on 10Best.com.
While the 10Best Readers’ Choice Award contest lives on 10Best.com – a standalone travel media site – it is promoted across USA TODAY Travel Media Group’s digital and mobile platforms, newsletters, and social media channels. 10Best.com features original, unbiased, and experiential travel content on attractions, things to do, and restaurants in top destinations across the U.S. and around the globe and draws more than 5 million visitors per month. It has been part of USA TODAY, owned by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), since 2013.
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About Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport: A convenient and low-cost gateway to New England, Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) has a large catchment area with 7.5 million residents within 90 minutes of the airport. It attracts passengers from nearby Massachusetts and eastern Connecticut. PVD is located just outside of Providence, Rhode Island. Well known for ease of traveler access, affordable parking, and faster security lines, PVD is frequently named as one of USA Today’s “Readers’ Choice Best Small Airports” and has earned further distinction as a No. 1 airport in Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best Awards.” Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport was also named one of the Top 3 Airports in the U.S.by Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards and Top Ten in the world by the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards for 2023. More information is available at https://flyri.com/.