RI International Airport #1 in the U.S. — Second Year in a Row

RI International Airport #1 in the U.S. — Second Year in a Row

Rhode Island 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.

 

“This recognition is an incredible honor for our airport and the State of Rhode Island,” said Iftikhar Ahmad, president and 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.”

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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.”

 

“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.