News Around the Airport
A Longstanding Connection: American Airlines at PTI
For generations, American Airlines has helped link the Piedmont Triad to key destinations, growing alongside PTI and the region it serves. For nearly 80 years, American Airlines has played a consistent role in air service at Piedmont Triad International Airport...
PTI Art Spotlight – February 2026
Rising and One Troy by John Davis Located on the departure level, inside Door 4 near the Airport Authority office, two bold abstract works are displayed. Rising and One Troy, by artist John Davis, explore movement through layered paint, strong contrast, and physical...
PTI Winter Weather – January 30, 2026
PIEDMONT TRIAD, NC, January 30, 2026, The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the coming weekend. Passengers planning to depart from the Piedmont Triad International Airport during the significant winter weather event predicted for the...
PTI Winter Weather Release – January 2026
Call Ahead Before Flying from PTI The Airport will be open, but flights may be canceled. PIEDMONT TRIAD, NC, January 20, 2026 –Passengers planning to depart from the Piedmont Triad International Airport during the significant winter weather event predicted for the...
PTI Art Spotlight – January 2026
Griffin by Jonathan Bowling You might not expect to encounter a mythical guardian while walking to your car after a flight, but that’s exactly what greets passengers at PTI. On the arrival level near Door 7 in the parking area, Jonathan Bowling’s steel sculpture...
Passengers, Cargo Flights, and Seats at PTI – December 2025
PIEDMONT TRIAD, NC, December 17, 2025 – Below are the statistics presented at the December 16, 2025, Airport Authority Board Meeting. Passengers were down 4% over 2024 and up 4% year to date. Cargo was down 13% over 2024 and down 9% year to date. Total scheduled...
PTI Art Spotlight – December 2025
Housculptures by Mary VivoYou can find this month’s featured artwork on the Departures Level near the observation area at stops 21A, 21B, 22A, and 22B on the PTI Art Walking Tour. The pieces are by artist Mary Vivo, who creates miniature 3D models she calls...
Construction Update: December 2025 Project Milestones
Taxiway D Rehabilitation – Phase 2: The contractor has paved the remainder of Taxiway D between the Taxiway Connector D2 and Taxiway H. The contractor has been working on some electrical items and pavement marking. The taxiway will open once everything is...
Passengers, Cargo Flights, and Seats at PTI – November 2025
PIEDMONT TRIAD, NC, November 19, 2025 – Below are the statistics presented at the November 18, 2025, Airport Authority Board Meeting. Passengers were up 9% over 2024 and up 5% year to date. Cargo was down 9% over 2024 and down 8% year to date. Total scheduled...
PTI Airport Donation Drive: Community Steps Up for Essential Federal Employees
The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority extends its sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the donation drive supporting essential federal employees during the recent government shutdown. Through the generosity of local businesses, airport tenants, and community...
PTI Art Spotlight – November 2025
The Wishing Tree Project by Amy FunderburkGuests arriving at PTI will soon pause in front of a interactive installation: a large sculptural tree placed on the north side of the Departure Level behind the Meet & Greet information booth by North Carolina artist Amy...
Smooth Thanksgiving Travel Tips
We are coming up on the busiest travel day of the year at PTI. That’s right, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving – Nov. 26 this year – is when millions take to the skies across the U.S. to reunite with friends and family. At PTI, we’re ready to help make the experience...