Warwick, RI – March 19, 2026 – The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) announced today it will begin rehabilitation work on Runway 5–23, the primary 8,700-foot runway at Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) in April.
The project will include milling and resurfacing pavement; as well as upgrades to runway lighting, electrical systems, signage and pavement markings. This project does not include lengthening the current runway surface. The work is part of the airport’s ongoing airfield maintenance program and such work is routinely conducted at airports across the United States to maintain safe operating conditions.
“PVD continues to experience strong underlying demand for air travel and RIAC remains focused on completing the runway rehabilitation project efficiently,” stated Dawn Mineker, executive vice president, infrastructure & operations. “We continue to invest in our infrastructure to keep pace with increased growth and passenger demand both on the airfield and within the terminal.”
Construction is expected to begin in April and conclude in October. The project, approved by the FAA, will cost approximately $30 million and is funded with federal airport improvement grants. No state taxpayer dollars will be used to support this project.
During construction, aircraft will primarily use Runway 16–34, which is approximately 6,100 feet long. While fully capable of supporting safe operations, the shorter runway may require airlines to adjust aircraft operations under certain conditions.
As airlines finalize seasonal schedules, passenger volumes at PVD may temporarily decline by up to double digits during certain months of the construction period. Because airline schedules are planned months in advance, some adjustments may extend beyond the October completion of the project as airline networks return to typical operating patterns. These changes reflect operational adjustments associated with runway availability rather than any change in underlying demand for air service at PVD.
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/.