Warwick, RI – July 7, 2026 – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) has been
named the No. 1 Domestic Airport in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026 readers’ survey
for the second year in a row, following two consecutive years as the nation’s fastest-growing
airport. This honor will appear in the August 2026 issue of Travel + Leisure and is also featured
online at https://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best-awards-domestic-airports-11952445.
Voters cited Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport’s convenience and easy ability to
navigate and Travel + Leisure stated, “It may not be the biggest, but perhaps that’s precisely why
T. F. Green continues to win praise from voters, beating out big-city rivals with its two well-
appointed concourses.”
“This recognition is an incredible honor for our airport and the State of Rhode Island,” said Iftikhar
Ahmad, president CEO of Rhode Island Airport Corporation. “To be named the No. 1 Domestic
Airport in back-to-back years is a testament to the dedicated work of all employees at PVD, the
countless vendors we rely upon, and our airline partners.”
“We want to thank the traveling public who voted for us, especially Rhode Island travelers who
consider PVD their home airport,” added Ahmad.
Each year, Travel + Leisure asks readers to rate airports across several categories including access,
check-in/security, restaurants/bars, shopping, and design. By improving on its score from 2026,
the results are based on the experiences of hundreds of thousands of readers who participated in
the survey.
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” 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.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/.