News Around the Airport
PTI Art Spotlight – February 2025
Located in the central lobby of PTI’s Main Terminal, A Traveler’s Garden is a breathtaking centerpiece that merges North Carolina’s natural beauty with artistic ingenuity. This suspended sculpture, designed by Chapel Hill artists Holly Felice and Gary Caldwell,...
PTI’s K9 Team Helps Secure 60th Presidential Inauguration
PTI’s explosive detection K9 Nico and his handler, Officer Justin Cook, were among an elite group of eight TSA law enforcement teams chosen to support security efforts at the 60th Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Officer Cook and K9...
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%...
Travel Advisory: Check Your Flight Status Before Heading to PTI During Severe Weather
PTI is open, but flights may be canceled. January 9, 2025 - According to airport officials, passengers planning to depart from the Piedmont Triad International Airport over the next few days should call their airline before leaving home to ensure their flight is...
PTI Art Spotlight – January 2025
In our PTI parking lot, you'll find Scorpius, a steel sculpture created by artist Lawrence Feir. Feir's journey to becoming a full-time artist began after he left the aerospace industry following 9/11. Before that, he worked closely with PTI in the early 1990s,...
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...
PTI Prepares for Busy Travel
At PTI, available seats have increased by 14%, and flights have risen by 24% compared to December 2023. During the next two-week period, we anticipate seeing over 70,000 passengers travel through PTI. Here are some tips if you plan to travel by air this holiday...
TSA PRECHECK® ENROLLMENT EVENT at PTI
Piedmont Triad International Airport will host a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, a TSA PreCheck authorized enrollment provider. Travelers can enroll at 1000 Ted Johnson Parkway from January 6 – 10, 2025. The hours will be from 9 a.m. to...
Holiday Decorating Contest and Scavenger Hunt
The holiday spirit is in full swing as the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority hosts its first annual Holiday Decorating Contest and a Scavenger Hunt for passengers to celebrate the season. Twelve tenants, ranging from airlines to rental car companies, are participating...
Remembering Greensboro Mayor Pro Tem Yvonne Johnson
The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority is deeply saddened at the loss of Mayor Pro Tem Yvonne Johnson. Her dedication and commitment to serving the City of Greensboro were genuinely inspiring, and her absence will be felt by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Our...