What is the T.F. Green Airport Improvement Program?
The T.F. Green Airport Improvement program is a series of airport improvements at T.F. Green Airport, which will enhance safety as well as increase efficiency to serve the travel needs of Rhode Island and the greater New England region. The program currently includes Runway 16-34 safety improvements and extending Runway 5-23. Other projects in the improvement program include terminal expansion, fuel farm expansion, a new cargo facility, terminal gate additions as well as parking and roadway improvements.

Because of potential environmental impacts associated with the T.F. Green Airport Improvement Program, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Please see this map for a list and locations of the proposed improvements (Adobe PDF, 350KB).

EIS Roles and Responsibilities

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):

• Is the lead federal agency responsible for preparing the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Record of Decision (ROD)
• Is responsible for conducting environmental analyses, public outreach, and coordination with other agencies
• Ensures compliance with environmental laws and regulations
• Prepares EIS documents
• Supervises the EIS Contractor

The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC):

• Is the sponsor of the Proposed Action (T.F. Green Airport Improvement Program)
• Provides data and information to assist FAA in carrying out their responsibilities

The EIS Contractor - Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB):

• Provides technical expertise and staff to assist FAA and RIAC in carrying out their responsibilities

The EIS will be developed in coordination with other federal agencies that have jurisdiction by law or special expertise, as well as relevant state and local agencies.