News Around the Airport
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...
Airport Ambassador Program
If you have been to PTI Airport, you have probably seen the four information booths that are located around the terminal in the pre-security area....
New Art Displays at the Airport
Visitors to PTI may notice that there are some new and interesting art pieces on display at the airport. What some visitors to the airport may not...
PTI at Jumpstart® 2019 in Nashville for Air Service Development
Keep reading to get the inside scoop on one of the ways that PTI works to boost air service development! From June 3rd through June 5th, 2019,...
Federal Aviation Administration Breaks Ground for a New Air Traffic Control Tower at PTI
FAA NewsFederal Aviation Administration, Washington, D.C. 20591FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5, 2019Washington, DC -- The U.S. Department...
Money Saving Travel Tips
It’s finally summer in the Triad! Many of us are planning vacations throughout the next few months, and travel costs do tend to add up...
Renovation Work will close Main Runway at PTI this Summer
For Immediate Release: April 29, 2019 Greensboro, N.C. - Renovation work will close the main runway at Piedmont Triad International Airport for the...
New Parking System Coming to PTI
The Piedmont Triad International Airport will soon have new updates to the passenger parking system. The update will be to the Parking...
Airport Authority Considers Request to Co-Brand PTI Megasite with Carolina Core
For Immediate Release: March 28, 2019 Greensboro, N.C. - The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority (PTAA) is considering a request from the Piedmont...
Employee Spotlight: Bobby Bowman
This month, the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority would like to spotlight an exemplary employee – Bobby Bowman. Bobby has...
PTI Press Releases
Holiday Travel Tips
The Piedmont Triad International Airport is prepared to welcome travelers during the coming weeks. “PTI staff and our many partners are prepared to offer a safe, secure, and efficient customer experience during the holiday travel period,” said Executive Director Kevin...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Spontaneous Travelers Get a Chance to Take a Free “Spiritaneous” Trip as Spirit Airlines Launches Service From Piedmont Triad International Airport
9/4/2018 WHO: Piedmont Triad residents wanting the chance to win a trip and leave immediately! WHAT: Guests who arrive in-person to Piedmont Triad International Airport with their bags packed can enter two separate drawings to qualify for a free trip to a Spirit...
Facts about the FedEx Expansion at Piedmont Triad International Airport
For Immediate Release: August 22, 2018 Piedmont Triad – FedEx will expand its activity at PTI beginning on or about September 4, 2018 and will be adding as many as 400 new jobs. The expansion will also add a net total of eight new FedEx flights at the airport, nearly...
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...
Going Global in Orlando! Spirit Airlines Announces Major International Expansion
Nine new international destinations and five new domestic routes begin in September 2018 MIRAMAR, Fla., (June 14, 2018) – From a tranquil rainforest, to a bustling metropolis, to the crystal waters of the Caribbean, the options for exotic culture and cuisine are...
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....
Going to Greensboro! Spirit Airlines Lands in the Piedmont Triad with Ultra-Low Fares
MIRAMAR, Fla., June 12, 2018 – Whether you’re looking to theme park hop or hop onto a beautiful beach, Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is set to whisk the Piedmont Triad away to sunny Florida with ultra-low fares! Beginning September 6, 2018, Spirit will begin service...
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...
FSX 2018
A Full Scale Emergency Exercise will be conducted at the Piedmont Triad International Airport on Wednesday, April 25th at 9:00 a.m. This exercise is required by the Federal Aviation Administration to be held every three years. The exercise is a joint training session...
4 Wrangler Jeansboro Jean Statues installed at PTI
The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority and Wrangler have joined forces to bring 4 Jeansboro Jean Statues to the interior of PTI. Four artists living and working in the Piedmont Triad area were selected from a group of 25 submissions. The goal is to encourage and...
9th Annual Runway Run Raises $130,000 to Fight Hunger
More than 60 sponsors and 1,400 runners step up for charities Piedmont Triad, NC – For nine years, runners have stepped out onto the 9,000-foot runway at Piedmont Triad International Airport to attempt a personal best time on the flat course and to raise money for...
Runway 5R/23L Rehabilitation and Closure
Over the next few years, PTI will be implementing a phased rehabilitation of the Runway 5R/23L system. This will include repair/replacement of runway and taxiway pavement, electrical systems, signage, etc. Runway 5R/23L is the primary runway at PTI and this work...