January Construction Progress: PTI Facility and Infrastructure Updates

Boom Facility Construction: The contractors are working on some erosion control settlement basin conversion. Otherwise, the building is complete.Bentley Road Project: The DOT has finished paving Bentley Road Extension. The Authority is working with the DOT to...

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...

News Around the Airport

All About Airport Trading Cards

All About Airport Trading Cards

Did you know that airports have collectible trading cards? PTI Airport is a participant in the North American Airports Collectors Series (NAACS). The NAACS is a trading card program for airports that are members of the Airports Council International-North America...

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PTI Wins 2019 Award for Best Overall Marketing Programs

PTI Wins 2019 Award for Best Overall Marketing Programs

Piedmont Triad International Airport was awarded top prize for Overall Marketing Programs among small airports at the 2019 Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) Marketing and Communications Conference held in Miami November 7. “This prestigious award...

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Message Regarding Chairman Steve Showfety

Greensboro, NC - Steve Showfety, chairman of the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority, passed Wednesday night after a valiant battle with brain cancer. Showfety was 72 years old. Showfety was serving his 10th year on the Airport Authority and his sixth year as the Board’s...

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Honoring PTI Chairman Steve Showfety

Honoring PTI Chairman Steve Showfety

On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, PTI Chairman Steve Showfety received two distinct honors at the annual Greensboro Chamber of Commerce State of the Community: The Order of the Long Leaf Pine and the Stanley Frank Economic Workforce Development Award. To honor him and...

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Statement Regarding Vandalism to Automobiles at PTI

Greensboro, N.C. - Piedmont Triad International Airport Police and Greensboro Police are investigating vandalism to over 20 automobiles that were parked in long-term parking at the airport early Sunday morning. The automobiles involved in the incident had windows...

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PTI to Hold Public Workshop for Airport Noise Study Update

The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority (PTAA) has begun an update of the Airport Noise Compatibility Planning study for Piedmont Triad International Airport. The original study was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration in November 2008 per Title 14 of the Code...

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