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Airports / Rhode Island / PVD
Large airport · PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport.
Providence/Warwick, Rhode Island · 55 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
3,952 ratings
0
Operators based
55
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Providence/Warwick, Rhode IslandELEV 55 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
3,952
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
55
Field elevation
feet above sea level
8
Nearest alternate
nm to NCO
Field standing
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Quonset State Airport (NCO), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport, listed as KPVD / PVD, is a large commercial airport in Providence/Warwick, Rhode Island. The airport sits 55 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into PVD for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Quonset State Airport (NCO, 8 nm), Newport State Airport (NPT, 13 nm), and New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB, 21 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 8,700-foot paved runway, PVD can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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1 FBO serves KPVD. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Warwick Providence
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated only 6 miles south of the state’s capital, Providence, Atlantic PVD will always make your trip relaxing and enjoyable. Whether you’re spending your time at Federal Hill with a wide selection of restaurants and shops, or flying in for business, we'll provide the standard services you'd expect along with our exceptional customer service.
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 0500-2400 On-call services with prior arrangements
- Unicom 129.8
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- +7 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The setup getting from rental cars to the building is beautiful and covered with moving walkways.”
Kristin5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“All the employees from the gate agents to TSA were friendly and helpful.”
Kristin5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KPVD
IATA
PVD
FAA / Local
PVD
Elevation
55 ft
Coordinates
41.7250° N · 71.4257° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs RI fields
state range 18–441 ft
At 55 ft, PVD sits lower than 67% of the 6 Rhode Island fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,700 ft
- 05/238,700 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 16/346,081 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,700 ft
PVD's 8,700 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmNCOQuonset State AirportNorth Kingstown
- 13nmNPTNewport State AirportNewport
- 21nmEWBNew Bedford Regional AirportNew Bedford
- 28nmWSTWesterly State AirportWesterly
- 30nmOWDNorwood Memorial AirportNorwood
- 34nmBIDBlock Island State AirportBlock Island
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKPVD · Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · Providence/Warwick, RI
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PVD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 130 nm | 42m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 322 nm | 1h 9m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 736 nm | 2h 7m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 786 nm | 2h 14m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 999 nm | 2h 43m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,052 nm | 2h 51m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,320 nm | 3h 28m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,364 nm | 3h 34m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PVD?
- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,700 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at PVD?
- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,700 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport?
- One FBO serves PVD: Atlantic Aviation Warwick Providence. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to PVD?
- The closest alternate is Quonset State Airport (NCO), about 8 nm away, followed by Newport State Airport (NPT) at 13 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PVD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 9m (322 nm), Chicago about 2h 7m (736 nm), Nashville about 2h 14m (786 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.