T.F. Green Airport (PVD) is located six miles (10 km) south of Providence, in Rhode Island, USA. Established in 1931, the airport was named after Theodore Francis Green, Rhode Island’s former governor and senator. It was completely rebuilt in 1996 and in 2011 it handled almost 4 million passengers.
T.F. Green’s terminal comprises of two levels. Some areas are open to visitors while other areas, including some retail and dining venues, are limited to passengers only. Concessions are not plentiful, but they provide sufficient amusement for those waiting for flights.
T.F. Green Airport is a no-frills airport. Amenities are generally modern and clean, queues short and staff friendly and efficient. It’s difficult to find fault with this charming little airport.
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All gates are within close proximity to each other and can be accessed by foot.
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Train: The MBTA Commuter rail service runs from T.F. Green Airport to downtown Providence; a one-way ticket costs $2.50.
Taxi: A taxi trip to Providence takes approximately 15 minutes and costs about $38.
Bus: Buses run from the airport to Providence at a cost of $2 per one-way ticket.
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A total of 8,325 parking bays constitute Garages A-C, as well as Short Term Lot D and Long Term Express Lot E. Rates for all parking areas are $6 for the first hour and $3 for each additional hour, with daily maximum rates ranging between $11 and $26.
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Money and communications: ATMs.
Luggage: There are lost-and-found facilities. As with all US airports no luggage storage facilities are available due to security concerns.
Conference and business: A business center is located on the second floor and can accommodate up to 10 people, while a briefing center, located behind the USAir ticketing counter, has capacity for 20 people. Facilities include speakerphones, power outlets and Internet.
Other facilities: Meditation and prayer room, pet-relief area and shoeshine stand.
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi access is available in all public areas of T.F. Green Airport for a fee.
Shopping: There are nine retail outlets at T.F. Green Airport (Borders, Federal Hill News, New York Times Bookstore, Explore! Rhode Island, Only in Rhode Island, Brighton, Brooks Brothers, Ocean State Travel Mart and Shades).
Food and drink: Eating and drinking options are limited to a modest range of restaurants, bistros, bars and cafes, including Starbucks, Federal Tavern, Shipyard Brew Pub, the Candy Hangar, Famous Famiglia, Quiznos, Johnny Rockets, Providence Oyster Bar, Dunkin’ Donuts, TGI Fridays and Wolfgang Puck Express.
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