Theadore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)

Overview

T.F. Green Airport was named after Theodore Francis Green, Rhode Island's former governor and senator. It is a short drive from Providence and handles close to four million passengers each year.

T.F. Green's terminal contains only the bare essentials and a couple of dining venues for passengers only. The staff are friendly and helpful and there's a great massage therapy business for passengers spending extra time at the airport.

Location

The airport is located about nine miles (14km) from Providence.

Getting to the city

Peter Pan Bus Lines provides a service from the airport to central providence. RIPTA bus ferries commuters to Kennedy Plaza and Providence train station and taxis are available.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).

Contacts

Tel: +1 401 691 2471, or toll-free 888 268 7222.

Car rental

Most major car rental companies are represented at the airport, including Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and National.

Facilities

A variety of restaurants, snack bars and cafes are located around the airport. A retail court and market place have a collection of shops and things for sale. Two conference centres and wireless Internet are available.

Parking

Long- and short-term parking is available at T.F Green Airport. Rates start at $3 for the first half-hour and $3 per hour thereafter. Daily rates range from $11 to $26.

Departure Tax

None.

Website

www.pvdairport.com

Airlines

Flights to T.F. Green Airport can be booked on US Airways, US Airways Express, United, Delta, Continental, Cape Air, Southwest and Air Canada Express.

Internet

A combination of free and paid-for wi-fi is available throughout T.F. Green Airport.

Business Lounges

T.F. Green Airport has a business centre on the second floor. It has power outlets, Internet access and speakerphones as well as space for up to 10 people.

Providence Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.