Providence airport (PVD)

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD), opened in 1931, is the primary commercial airport of Rhode Island and a convenient alternative to New England's larger metropolitan hubs. It operates an extensive domestic flight route network along with nonstop international flights to the Caribbean and the Atlantic.

Official Website: flyri.com

Airport Phone: +1 401 691 2000

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Terminals

The airport features a single two-level passenger terminal, the Bruce Sundlun Terminal, which is open 24 hours a day. The ground level houses arrivals and baggage claim, while the upper level contains check-in ticket counters, the TSA security checkpoint, and passenger boarding gates (Gates 1 through 22) split between the North Concourse and the South Concourse. The building connects directly to the InterLink regional transportation facility via a climate-controlled enclosed pedestrian skywalk with moving sidewalks.

Annual Traffic (2025): 4.28 million passengers.

Information Desks

The Visitor Information Center is located on the terminal's lower level in the baggage claim area. Additionally, friendly red-jacketed Airport Ambassador volunteers circulate throughout the facilities to assist passengers, complemented by courtesy paging phones on both floors.

 Location

The airport is located in the city of Warwick, approximately 10 km (6 miles) south of downtown Providence.

Car rental agencies

Car rental customer counters and parking facilities are centrally situated inside the InterLink intermodal center (700 Jefferson Blvd). Passengers can easily walk from the terminal's upper departures level through the enclosed, climate-controlled Skywalk equipped with moving sidewalks, eliminating any need for shuttle buses.

On-site Rental Agencies

• Alamo: 6:00 am to 1:00 am
• Avis: 6:00 am to 0:30 am
• Budget: 6:00 am to 0:30 am
• Dollar: 6:00 am to 11:30 pm
• Enterprise: 6:00 am to 0:00 am
• Hertz: Sunday to Friday 6:00 am to 0:30 am, Saturday 6:00 am to 11:30 pm
• National: 6:00 am to 1:00 am
• Payless / Thrifty: 6:00 am to 0:30 am

Vehicle pickup and return operations take place directly on designated levels of the attached InterLink multi-level parking garage.

Parking services at Providence airport (PVD)

The airport provides short- and long-term parking options with 24-hour security, managed by LAZ Parking and the Rhode Island Airport Corporation. Parking Rates & Reservations

Parking Facilities

• Garage A: covered parking structure steps away from the terminal and TSA checkpoint, linked by a covered skywalk; includes EV charging stations.
• Garage B: covered long-term garage within short walking distance, connected to the terminal via Garage A; premium parking bays on Level 1.
• Lot D: open-air short-term lot situated directly in front of the terminal entrance.
• Long-Term Express Lot E: value-priced surface lot south of the terminal, served by 24-hour continuous complimentary shuttle bus service.
• Lot O: overflow outdoor lot activated during peak holiday travel periods.

Important Features

Cell Phone Waiting Lot: free passenger pickup waiting lot with over 50 spaces situated at 2200/2282 Post Road, just a 2-minute drive from the arrivals curb.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport provides full accessibility resources and dedicated passenger assistance programs.

Special Assistance Requests

Passengers needing wheelchair or escort service should notify their airline at least 48 hours prior to departure. SKYCAP curbside wheelchair assistance is available by dialing +1 401 737 3300. Travelers with medical needs or disabilities can arrange security screening assistance via TSA Cares at +1 855 787 2227.

Infrastructure and Accessibility

The airport features step-free ramp access, passenger elevators, ADA-compliant restrooms, and designated accessible parking stalls in all parking garages and surface lots. The terminal integrates GoodMaps interactive indoor audio navigation to help blind, low-vision, or orientation-challenged travelers navigate independently.

Hidden Disabilities

The airport participates in the international Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, providing complimentary sunflower lanyards to travelers who may need additional time, patience, or understanding.

Nursing Suites and Quiet Spaces

Private nursing mothers' suites are situated throughout the terminal, alongside the tranquil Hope Reflection Room located on level 2 pre-security.