Warwick, RI – September 8, 2026 – The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) is proud to announce that Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) has been nominated again for Best Small Airport in the highly regarded USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards.
The nomination was made by a panel of travel experts and editors from USA TODAY 10BEST AWARDS. Voting is open and will remain open through Monday, October 5th at 11:59 a.m. EDT. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, October 14th at noon EDT.
“We want to thank the traveling public for their appreciation of our operations and convenience that continues to produce these types of nominations, accolades and awards,” said Iftikhar Ahmad, president and CEO of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation. “It takes a team effort to make Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport one of the best small airports in the nation – including airline partners, concessionaires, service providers, RIAC staff and our board of directors – everyone plays a critical role.”
The USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards celebrate excellence in travel, tourism, and hospitality by empowering readers to vote for their favorites across a variety of categories. The Best Small Airport category highlights airports that offer exceptional convenience, service, and overall traveler experience.
How to Vote
Members of the public can cast their vote once per day until the voting period closes.
Vote for PVD here: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/rhode-island-tf-green-international-airport-pvd-warwick-rhode-island/
This nomination is the latest recognition for Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport, which has earned 21 national awards and top-tier rankings since 2017, reinforcing its reputation as one of the country’s premier airports and most consistently recognized travel destinations.
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) is located just outside Providence and offers easy access for travelers from throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and eastern Connecticut. Known for its efficiency, PVD continues to grow, offering passengers affordable parking, shorter security lines, and increasing flight options. Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is frequently named as one of USA TODAY’s “Readers’ Choice Best Small Airports” and has earned further distinction as a #1 airport in Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best Awards” two years in a row. Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport was also named one of the Top 3 Airports in the U.S. and Top Ten in the world by the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards for 2023. More information is available at https://flyri.com. Visit https://flyri.com/ for more information.
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