News Around the Airport
2025 Call To Artist
Piedmont Triad, N.C. – The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority (PTAA) is now opening the 2025 search for artists with a call for two-dimensional paintings, photographs, mixed media, small three-dimensional sculptures, and large outdoor sculptures. This request is open to...
PTI’s Bethany Medical/Lenny Peters Foundation 5K/10K Run on the Runway
Annual Event Will Benefit Piedmont Triad Hunger Relief Agencies Piedmont Triad, NC – The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority will hold its sixteenth annual Run on the Runway 9 a.m. Saturday, March 22nd. The event includes a 5K run, a 10K run, the Walk to Win Against...
From Car Rentals to Careers
Your Journey Can Be a Success With Enterprise At PTI, there are numerous easy and quality rental car options. Travelers can enjoy a world-class experience through Enterprise, National, and Alamo car rental companies, found in the lower level of the terminal between...
Celebrating 77 Years of American Airlines at PTI
Happy 77th Anniversary to American Airlines at PTI! The journey began on February 20, 1948, with Piedmont Airlines establishing its service at PTI. Over the years, Piedmont evolved through mergers that shaped its legacy. In August 1989, Piedmont merged with US Air,...
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...