PTI Job Fair - Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Piedmont Triad International Airport does more than just talk about being an economic development leader for the region – supporting approximately 9,000 employees and an economic impact of nearly $10B....
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PTI Art Spotlight – October 2025
SPIRIT By Bonnie WalkerPassengers arriving at PTI Airport will be greeted by SPIRIT, a striking near life-size eagle sculpture created entirely from salvaged scrap metal. Displayed on the arrivals level outside the terminal, this piece captures attention not just for...
Causey Aviation Expands with New Facility at PTI
Causey Aviation, a family-founded business with nearly six decades of service in North Carolina, is taking another step forward with the opening of a new hangar and operations center at PTI this fall. Founded in 1967 by Benson Causey and his two sons, Winfield and...
Construction Update: Fall 2025 Project Milestones
Taxiway D Reconstruction – Phase 1: The contractor finished the Delta 1 and 2 connectors and the paving of the mainline. The final marking will be done thirty days after the asphalt has been placed. The contractors will roll into phase 2, which will go to Taxiway...
Fly Breeze from PTI: Now Serving Hartford and Orlando
We’re excited to welcome Breeze Airways to our growing list of carriers, bringing nonstop flights to Hartford, Connecticut, and Orlando, Florida. These new routes open the door to greater convenience, affordability, and adventure for Triad-area travelers. Breeze...
Graham Bennett Named Chair of Piedmont Triad Airport Authority Board
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C., April 22, 2025 — The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority (PTAA) is pleased to announce the election of Graham Bennett as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Bennett succeeds Paul Mengert, who has served as Board Chair since early 2020. Mr....
PTI and Autism Awareness: Helping Every Passenger Fly Easy
April is Autism Awareness Month! Our team at PTI is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all travelers. We proudly participate in the Sunflower Program, offering a discreet way for passengers with hidden disabilities to navigate the...
Triad Honor Flight: First Flight of 2022 Scheduled for April 27th from Piedmont Triad International Airport
Triad Honor Flight, a member of the Honor Flight Network, has scheduled their spring Honor Flight for April 27th, 2022. Veterans from the Triad area will be traveling from the Piedmont Triad International Airport to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to...
PRESS RELEASE: Runway 5R / 23L Rehabilitation and Closure
PIEDMONT TRIAD, NC, March 28th, 2022 – Over the past few years, PTI has undergone a phased rehabilitation of Runway 5R / 23L. The next phase of runway rehabilitation will take place in two parts and is scheduled to begin Monday, April 11th, 2022. This year’s...
Press Release: Boom Supersonic Chooses PTI for New Manufacturing Plant
Project to create more than 1,750 Jobs at first US supersonic airliner factory PIEDMONT TRIAD, NC, January 26, 2022 – Governor Roy Cooper announced Wednesday that Boom Supersonic has chosen Piedmont Triad International Airport as the location where it will manufacture...
PTI’s Bike Patrol
PTI's Airport Police Bike Patrol was created in 2006 under the leadership of retired Sgt. Mike Dunnington with only a single certified Bike Patrol officer at the time of inception. The Bike Patrol, led by Officer Romain Watkins, is an integral part of the Airport...
Parking at PTI is Easy!
Parking at the Piedmont Triad International Airport for your trip is easier than ever with our automated parking system. The parking system makes it easier for customers to pay for garage and lot parking, and more convenient to exit the parking facilities. Customers...
All About PTI’s K-9 Unit
If you have traveled through Piedmont Triad International Airport before, you may have noticed a few of the Airport Police Officers patrolling around the terminal accompanied by their canine companions who have a special job. We are very proud of our K-9 unit and the...
PTI Gears Up for Annual Run on the Runway
It’s not every day that you get a chance to get out on a runway, but running a 5K or 10K runway is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Piedmont Triad International Airport is hosting its annual charity event, 5K / 10K on the Runway, on September 18th beginning at...
Long Term Parking Lots Re-Open May 15th
Beginning May 15, 2021, the North and South long-term parking lots will re-open. The lots were temporarily closed last March as a result of the pandemic and its impact on air travel. “As passenger traffic continues to grow, we are monitoring conditions and working to...
PTI Wants You to Fly Local
As more people return to air travel, the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority encourages Piedmont Triad residents to Fly Local, Fly Easy, and Fly from PTI. Continued progress in combatting COVID-19 is prompting airlines to re-start service that was suspended during the...
The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority is turning 80!
Please read the following statement from Piedmont Triad Airport Authority Chairman Paul Mengert regarding the PTI's 80th anniversary: I would like to note that this year the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority is celebrating 80 years of existence. The North...
Employment Numbers are Growing at PTI
The Piedmont Triad International Airport, which has established itself as a regional employment center with approximately 8,600 jobs, is seeing even more employment growth, according to Kevin Baker, the airport’s executive director. “Two of our major tenants – FedEx...
Delta Air Lines to resume nonstop flights to Detroit
Delta Air Lines will resume nonstop flights between PTI and Detroit, beginning Thursday, March 4. The airline has announced it will use an Embraer 175 aircraft for the reinstated daily service. Tickets are on sale now at delta.com. The flight schedule, between PTI and...
New System Will Make Airport Parking More Convenient
Piedmont Triad - People parking at the Piedmont Triad International Airport while dropping off or picking up passengers will soon find it easier to pay for short-term parking thanks to action taken by the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority at its regular meeting last...
Allegiant to start PTI to Nashville non-stop service
Piedmont Triad – Allegiant Airlines has announced that it will begin non-stop service from the Piedmont Triad International Airport to Nashville this summer, signaling some good news for air service at PTI. “Direct service to Nashville has been on our radar for a long...
State Report: PTI pumps $8.6 billion annually into local economy
Piedmont Triad – The Piedmont Triad International Airport contributes $8.6 billion to the local economy and supports more than 30,000 local jobs, according to a report released today by the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation. The...
Vote for PTI as USA TODAY’s 2021 Best Small Airport!
Piedmont Triad – Piedmont Triad International Airport has once again been nominated in USA TODAY’s 2021 10Best Readers' Choice travel awards. PTI is one of the current front runners in this nationwide contest in which individuals can vote online for the Best Small...
Northwest Development Site Information
PTI has been receiving numerous questions about the work in the northwest corner of the airport, near I-73 and the old Pleasant Ridge Golf Course. This work is all part of the airport’s mission and role of being a job creator for our community. In 2019, there were...