News Around the Airport
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...
PTI Art Spotlight – December 2024
The Devil’s Doctor" by Karena “Kidd” Graves Step through Door 4 on the upper level of PTI, past the Airport Authority Office, and you'll find The Devil’s Doctor by North Carolina artist Karena “Kidd” Graves. This tapestry delves into African American folklore...
HMSHost and PTI
Partnering to Serve Travelers and the Community When travelers at PTI grab a coffee before a morning flight, enjoy a quick meal between connections, or make a self-checkout purchase after hours, they may not realize the extensive work that goes into creating a...
Holiday Travel Tips and Events
The Piedmont Triad International Airport is prepared to welcome travelers in the coming weeks. “PTI staff and our many partners are prepared to offer easy, efficient customer experience during the holiday travel period,” said Executive Director Kevin Baker. This year,...
From PTI to D.C.: Triad Veterans Experience a Day of Honor and Tribute
On Oct. 2, Triad Honor Flight flew 100 veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorials. Onboard were five WWII veterans, the eldest being 103 years old. For the first time in the nearly 20-year program, an Honor Flight picked up two veterans in D.C. The day was...
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...
Honda Aircraft Company
Outside the world of aviation, Honda is known worldwide as a maker of cars and motorcycles, but that is only part of the picture. In the last twenty years, what started as a secret aircraft development project within Honda Motors has blossomed into an expansive,...