In a move that redefines what’s possible in aviation, JetZero, a bold startup with serious aerospace muscle, announced on June 12th that it will establish its advanced manufacturing headquarters at PTI. And this isn’t your average aircraft project. JetZero’s Z4, a...
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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...
PTI hosts TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Event in July
PIEDMONT TRIAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO HOST TSA PRECHECK® ENROLLMENT EVENT Piedmont Triad, NC – Piedmont Triad International Airport will host a TSA Precheck® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, a TSA Precheck authorized enrollment provider. Travelers can...
Airport Ambassadors Help You Fly Easy
At the heart of PTI’s mission to help passengers Fly Easy is a dedicated group of volunteers focused on smoothing each journey through the terminal. Since 1988, the Airport Ambassadors have been delivering customer experience with Southern charm all around PTI. Under...
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
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Breeze Airways to start nonstop service to Orlando and Hartford from PTI
Piedmont Triad, N.C. (February 20, 2025) – Breeze Airways has announced that it will begin daily nonstop service from the Piedmont Triad International Airport to both Hartford, CT and Orlando, FL, beginning June 6, 2025. Kevin Baker, Executive Director of the Piedmont...
PTI’s Bethany Medical/Lenny Peters Foundation 5K/10K Run on the Runway
Annual Event Will Benefit Piedmont Triad Hunger Relief Agencies Piedmont Triad, NC – The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority will hold its sixteenth annual Run on the Runway 9 a.m. Saturday, March 22nd. The event includes a 5K run, a 10K run, the Walk to Win Against...
Celebrating 77 Years of American Airlines at PTI
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January Construction Progress: PTI Facility and Infrastructure Updates
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PTI Congratulates Boom Supersonic on Historic Flight
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. – January 29, 2025 – Piedmont Triad Airport Authority (PTI) congratulates Boom Supersonic on the successful supersonic flight of their XB-1 demonstrator aircraft today, which marks a significant milestone in the advancement of aviation technology....
Passengers, Cargo Flights, and Seats at PTI
PIEDMONT TRIAD, NC, January 28, 2025 – Below are the monthly statistics. Passengers were up 16% over December 23 and up 12% year to date. Cargo was down 23% over December 2024 and down 32% year to date. Total scheduled departing seats for February 2025 seats are up 9%...
Understanding Airplane De-Icing
Winter weather can be challenging for air travel, but de-icing ensures airplanes can take off and fly safely. While the sight of de-icing trucks spraying fluid might cause anxiety or seem unusual to some passengers, it’s critical for aviation safety. To help you...
PTIA Named 2024 Top 10 Airport
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C., Oct. 2, 2024 — Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI) is proud to announce it has been named one of the top 10 small airports in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2024. This prestigious recognition places PTI among the best...
Go from NC to D.C.!
United Airlines will resume nonstop flights between PTI and Washington Dulles,
beginning October 27, 2024.
The service will connect with three of the four banks out of IAD, bringing even more connectivity for passengers leaving PTI and connecting to destinations all over the world through Washington Dulles.
From PTI to Mile High
Daily nonstop flights from Greensboro, NC to Denver, CO are here
“With the launch of the United Denver nonstop service, United Airlines is providing not only nonstop service to a new destination but also an important new gateway to other points in the West, and international flights to Asia”, said Kevin Baker, Executive Director, of Piedmont Triad Airport Authority.