Newsroom – Piedmont Triad International Airport

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...

October Construction Progress: PTI Major Upgrades

Boom Facility Construction The paving is complete at the Boom facility, with ongoing work on mulching, seeding, and other punch list items. Currently, contractors are installing a crane inside the facility to support the final assembly operation.Marshall Facility...

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...

PTIA Named 2024 Top 10 Airport

PTI Art Spotlight – October 2024

Stop by the arrivals area on the lower level of PTI Airport to experience John Gibbs' painting, Pilot Mountain in Autumn. This vibrant artwork showcases the autumnal colors of North Carolina’s iconic Pilot Mountain in rich reds, oranges, and yellows. Gibbs’ bold...

Wings for All at PTI

On Saturday, September 28th, PTI Airport hosted a special event in partnership with The Arc of North Carolina and Delta Airlines as part of the "Wings for All" initiative. This program is dedicated to making air travel more accessible for individuals with intellectual...

Marriott Airport Hotel

You’ve likely passed it many times, driving quickly to head out of town, drop off, or pick up from the Piedmont Triad International Airport. But nestled in the heart of the PTI property lies a gem of the region. The Greensboro-High Point Marriott Airport Hotel offers...

Girls in Aviation Day

On Saturday, September 21, the Samaritan’s Purse Hangar buzzed with excitement as young girls, ages 8-18, gathered for the third annual Triad Girls in Aviation Day. The event, organized by Maureena Shepherd and Associates and proudly supported by PTI, aimed to...

PTI Delta Airlines & Others Host Wings for All

Piedmont Triad - Wings for All is an airport “rehearsal” specially designed for people with disabilities, their families, and aviation professionals. The event is intended to alleviate some of the stress that families who have a loved one on the autism spectrum...

Triad Honor Flight Scheduled for Wednesday, October 2nd from Piedmont Triad International Airport

PIEDMONT TRIAD, NC, September 26, 2024 – Triad Honor Flight, a member of the Honor Flight Network, has scheduled their fall Honor Flight for October 2, 2024. Over 100 veterans from the Triad area will be traveling from the Piedmont Triad International Airport to...