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...

JetZero Selects PTI for Groundbreaking Aerospace Manufacturing Campus

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.

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...

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....

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Wings for All® 2018 at Piedmont Triad International Airport

Wings for All® 2018 at Piedmont Triad International Airport

On Oct. 27, 2018, Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI) was proud to host the fifth annual Wings for All® event in the terminal. Wings for All is designed for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities and...

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FAA Announces $40.9 Million for New Tower at GSO

FAA Announces $40.9 Million for New Tower at GSO

10/16/2018 PTI is excited to announce that the FAA is preparing to move ahead with a new Air Traffic Control Tower at our airport for approximately $40.9 million. Washington, DC—The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing...

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Update on Hurricane Florence

Update on Hurricane Florence

For Immediate Release: September 13, 2018 The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center continues to show Florence tracking toward the southeastern United States.   Most Airlines report that they plan to maintain normal flight...

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Hurricane Florence

For Immediate Release: September 11, 2018 The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center shows Florence tracking toward the southeastern United States by later in the week.  This event may have an impact on flights arriving/departing PTI. We strongly encourage...

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First Week of September a Good Week for the Airport

For Immediate Release September 7, 2018 Piedmont Triad – The first week of September was a big week for Piedmont Triad International Airport. In the space of 48 hours, PTI added Spirit Airlines to its roster of passenger airlines, and saw FedEx increase its cargo...

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FedEx Express Mid-Atlantic Hub to Hire 400 New Workers

Improving Economy and Greater Demand Spur Growth For Immediate Release: August 16, 2018   Piedmont Triad – The FedEx Express Mid-Atlantic Hub at the Piedmont Triad International Airport will add approximately 400 employees over the next several months, according...

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Runway 5R/23L Rehabilitation and Closure

For Immediate Release: June 14, 2018 The next phase of the Runway 5R-23L Rehabilitation project will start on Monday, June 18, 2018. The Runway will be closed entirely for this phase. We anticipate the contractor re-opening the runway near the end of October 2018....

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Passenger numbers are up more than 10 percent at PTI

Enplanements at the airport continue to show strong growth Piedmont Triad - The number of people flying from Piedmont Triad International Airport has continued a strong pattern of growth through the first quarter of 2018, and at least one airline is responding with...

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