RI International is Fastest-Growing Major U.S. Airport for Second Straight Year

RI International is Fastest-Growing Major U.S. Airport for Second Straight Year

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) remains the fastest-growing major airport in the United States for the second year in a row, according to the latest U.S. Department of Transportation data.

This week, the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) announced that the data confirms PVD is the fastest-growing major airport in the U.S, by seats and passengers for year-over-year growth over a 12-month period ending October 2025, comparing the largest 75 airports in the country. 

During this timeframe, total passengers increased by 11 percent, and total seat capacity increased by 10 percent.

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“PVD is the only major airport in the country to achieve double-digit passenger and seat growth for this time period. This is a remarkable achievement for PVD travelers and it reinforces the importance of the airport to Rhode Island’s economy,” said Iftikhar Ahmad, president and CEO of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation. 

“We will continue to invest in our infrastructure to keep pace with this growing demand," he added. 

 

 

RI Tourism in Focus

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, aviation activity in Rhode Island generates approximately $2.7 billion annually in total economic impact, supporting jobs, business activity, and statewide connectivity. 

A 2024 statewide tourism economic impact study found that tourism generated a total economic impact of $8.8 billion, driven by $6 billion in direct visitor spending across lodging, food and beverage, transportation and retail. 

The sustained growth at PVD "directly supports both sectors by expanding access, capacity and competitiveness for the Ocean State," said RIAC. 

“On behalf of RIAC’s Board of Directors, we could not be more pleased with the growth and direction of the airport. There has been a collective effort over the past decade from the executive team at RIAC, our federal delegation, the Governor, and House and Senate leaders that has produced this transformative era,” said Jonathan Savage, chair of RIAC’s Board of Directors.