News Around the Airport
PTI Airport Launches Donation Drive to Support Essential Workers Affected by Government Shutdown
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority is inviting the Triad community to come together in support of essential federal employees impacted by the ongoing government shutdown. From November 3 through November 7, PTI Airport will host a five-day...
Passengers, Cargo Flights, and Seats at PTI – October 2025
PIEDMONT TRIAD, NC, October 29, 2025 – Below are the statistics presented at the October 28, 2025, Airport Authority Board Meeting. Passengers were up 7% over 2024 and up 4% year to date. Cargo was up 4% over 2024 and down 8% year to date. Total scheduled departing...
Triad Honor Flight Takes Off from PTI, Honoring Local Heroes
Piedmont Triad International Airport is more than a place for takeoffs and landings. It is a gateway for moments that matter. On Wednesday, October 1, PTI proudly welcomed the latest Triad Honor Flight, a day-long mission of gratitude carrying more than 100 local...
PTI Connects You To Leading Employers
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....
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...
PTI Operations During Government Shutdown
PTI (Piedmont Triad International Airport) does not anticipate any immediate operational changes due to the government shutdown. Commercial airports like PTI remain open, flights continue to operate, and airline schedules are not directly altered. The airport itself...
Passengers, Cargo Flights, and Seats at PTI – September 2025
PIEDMONT TRIAD, NC, September 26, 2025 – Below are the statistics presented at the September 25, 2025, Airport Authority Board Meeting. Passengers were up 4% over 2024 and up 4% year to date. Cargo was down 14% over 2024 and down 9% year to date. Total scheduled...
Triad Honor Flight Scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, from PTI
PIEDMONT TRIAD, NC, September 23, 2025 – Triad Honor Flight, a member of the national Honor Flight Network, will take to the skies on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, carrying more than 100 local veterans from the Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI) to Washington,...
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...
Passengers, Cargo Flights, and Seats at PTI – August 2025
PIEDMONT TRIAD, NC, August 27, 2025 – Below are the statistics presented at the August 26, 2025 Airport Authority Board Meeting. Passengers were up 5% over 2024 and up 4% year to date. Cargo was up 3% over 2024 and down 9% year to date. Total scheduled departing seats...
In Memoriam: Edwin Samuel “Jim” Melvin
The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority joins the Greensboro community in mourning the passing of Edwin Samuel “Jim” Melvin, a visionary leader whose dedication to economic growth left an indelible mark on our region. Mr. Melvin played a pivotal role in advancing...