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

Airport Authority Votes to Change Airport Name

PTI will soon become the Central North Carolina International Airport For Immediate Release: December 19 ,2017 The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority voted today to begin the process of changing the name of the Piedmont Triad International Airport to the Central North...

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Sea Creatures and Water Bottles Brighten PTI Fountain

A Guilford County Schools Art Project Brings the Fountain to Life For Immediate Release - November 6, 2017 A student art exhibition that uses recycled plastic water bottles to create a colorful, water-inspired wonderland in the outdoor fountain at the Piedmont Triad...

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Open Competition for Triad Artists!

4 Wrangler Jeansboro Jean Statues Coming to PTI For Immediate Release: September 26, 2017     The Project: The Piedmont Triad International Airport and Wrangler are joining forces to bring 4 Jeansboro Jean Statues to the interior of the Airport.   Artists living and...

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Bryan Boulevard Re-Opens

PRESS RELEASE: July 2017 New Traffic Pattern Entering/Exiting PTI from the West Piedmont Triad – The NCDOT plans to open the new roads around Piedmont Triad International Airport Sunday night July 2nd, 2017, between 8 p.m. and midnight (pending any major construction...

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Bill Whiteheart – Master Pilot

For Immediate Release: April 25, 2017 Contact:  Kimberly Hodges 336-665-5669 PTI Board Member Bill Whiteheart Recognized by FAA as ‘Master Pilot’ Piedmont Triad Airport Authority member Bill Whiteheart was awarded one of the Federal Aviation Administration’s most...

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Call to Artists – April 2017

The Project: The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority (PTAA) is now opening up the search for artists with an open call for large outdoor sculptures that can be installed on 4’ x 7’ concrete bases (there is space for overhang if slightly larger).  This project is open to...

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New Non-Stop Service to Chicago on American Airlines

Daily service between the Piedmont Triad International Airport and Chicago O’Hare (ORD) will increase dramatically beginning this summer. American Airlines has announced plans to add three daily non-stop flights between PTI and Chicago, bringing the total number of...

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PTI’s 5K/10K Run on the Runway Will Keep its June Date

Piedmont Triad, NC – The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority will hold its eighth annual Run on the Runway 8 a.m. Saturday, June 3rd. The event includes a 5K run, a 10K run, a mile run/walk and a kids’ dash, with the proceeds going to fight hunger in the Piedmont Triad....

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