# GSO — Piedmont Triad International Airport > Machine-readable reference for GSO. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/gso HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/gso Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/gso.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/GSO.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-02T22:35:45.22+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Piedmont Triad International Airport - IATA: GSO - ICAO: KGSO - City: Greensboro - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/New_York - Distance from city: 14 km (9 mi) west-northwest of Greensboro - Runways: 3 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 2.0M - Official website: https://flyfrompti.com ## Overview Welcome At Piedmont Triad International (PTI/GSO), the experience is more akin to a tranquil regional hub than the impersonal nature of many larger airports. With a unique blend of efficiency and nostalgia, travelers often remark on the ease of moving from curb to gate — a feat achievable in under 20 minutes for morning flights when lines at the Main Terminal security are at their shortest. An observation room overlooking the airfield offers avgeeks a rare treat, while a walking art tour introduces a cultural touch to your journey. At a glance PTI manages the flow of roughly 2 million passengers annually across its single Main Terminal. It lies just 14 kilometers (9 miles) west-northwest of Greensboro. Airlines such as American, Delta, and Southwest make frequent stops here, serving both business and leisure travelers. Despite its size, the airport boasts an indoor viewing area and themed dining and shopping experiences, inspired by local sports and cultural themes, that set it apart from other regional airports. Terminals & layout The Main Terminal of PTI is straightforward, minimizing the chances of getting lost in a maze of corridors. The terminal supports all passenger services… ## Terminals (1) - **Passenger Terminal** — airlines: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/terminals/main ## Dining (5) - **ACC American Café** — GSO URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/restaurants/acc-american-cafe - **PGA Grill** — GSO URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/restaurants/pga-grill - **Starbucks** — GSO URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/restaurants/starbucks - **The Great American Bagel & Panini Company** — GSO URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/restaurants/the-great-american-bagel-panini-company - **The Local @ GSO** — GSO URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/restaurants/the-local-gso ## Lounges (1) - **Executive Center** — access: Landside business center URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/lounges/executive-center ## Shops (4) - **CNBC Store** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/shops/cnbc-store - **Kitty Hawk News** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/shops/kitty-hawk-news - **PGA Tour Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/shops/pga-tour-shop - **Piedmont Marketplace** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/shops/piedmont-marketplace ## Parking (5) - **Economy Parking** — Surface lot with shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/parking/economy-parking - **Long-Term Parking** — Surface lot · $15/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/parking/long-term-parking - **Marriott Hotel Parking** — On-site hotel URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/parking/marriott-hotel-parking - **Parking Garage** — Garage · $15/day, 3/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/parking/parking-garage - **Short-Term Parking** — Metered · 8/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/parking/short-term-parking ## Ground transport (8) - **Airport Shuttle to Marriott Hotel** — Hotel shuttle · About 2-5 min between terminal and on-airport Marriott by shuttle (based on mapping distance and guest descriptions of 'short ride') · On demand; guests report needing to call the hotel for pickup rather than a fixed-interval service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/transport/airport-shuttle-to-marriott-hotel - **Economy Lot Shuttle** — Parking shuttle · Approx. 5-10 min between economy/long-term lot and terminal by shuttle as described in multiple parking reviews · Roughly every 10-15 min in daytime according to user reports; less frequent late at night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/transport/economy-lot-shuttle - **Hotel Shuttles** — Nearby hotels · Driving time between PTI and nearby airport hotels is usually 5-10 min; reviewers commonly report 10-20 min total including shuttle wait · Typically free for registered hotel guests as stated in multiple PTI-area hotel descriptions and reviews · On demand or scheduled; many hotels run shuttles roughly every 30 min during operating hours according to guest reports URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/transport/hotel-shuttles - **Local Bus Service** — Public transit bus · Commonly 40-60 min total to get from PTI to central Greensboro when including transfer and wait times, according to transit users on Reddit · $2-3 for PART local fare as referenced by riders in Reddit discussions · Roughly every 60 min on routes serving PTI during weekday daytime; limited or no late-night/Sunday service per local riders URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/transport/local-bus-service - **Rental Car Center** — On-site rental cars · Plane-to-car in roughly 10-20 min for carry-on only travelers per Google reviews describing quick terminal-to-rental walks · Rental counters aligned with flight banks; no dedicated rental shuttle needed at PTI according to location descriptions and reviews URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/transport/rental-car-center - **Rideshare Pick-up** — Uber and Lyft · Approx. 15-20 min PTI–downtown Greensboro in normal traffic (similar to taxi, confirmed by locals) · About $15-25 PTI–downtown Greensboro depending on time and demand per multiple Reddit users · Typically 5-10 min wait for a car at most times of day according to r/Greensboro users URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/transport/rideshare-pick-up - **Signature GSO** — General aviation transfer · Quick in-and-out for GA operations; pilots mention short turn times but do not consistently quantify them · On demand for general aviation; operations depend on flight plans rather than scheduled frequency URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/transport/signature-gso - **Taxi Service** — Curbside · Roughly 15-20 min PTI–downtown Greensboro in normal traffic via I-73/I-40 according to locals · About $20-30 from PTI to downtown Greensboro as reported by Reddit users · On demand at the taxi rank; availability thins late at night according to Reddit URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gso/transport/taxi-service ## Insider tips - _Time_: Security lines are consistently short; you can often get from curb to gate in under 15-20 minutes for early flights. - _Quiet_: The observation room near the PGA TOUR Grill offers a peaceful spot to watch flights without crowds. - _Local_: The Local @ GSO on the North Concourse serves dishes with ingredients sourced from nearby farms. - _Money_: Short-term parking meters cost only about $0.25 per 15 minutes, ideal for quick pickups or drop-offs. - _Insider_: The Executive Center pre-security offers free workspaces with Wi-Fi, making it a great spot to catch up on emails before heading through security. - _Avoid_: Dining options close early; it's best to eat before arriving if you're landing late at night. - _Insider_: The PGA TOUR Shop in the main terminal stocks golf gear which is handy if you're headed to local courses. ## Travellers notes mentioning GSO - [Greensboro’s Piedmont Triad vs Charlotte and Raleigh: When GSO Quietly Wins Your Trip](https://airport.flights/notes/gso-at-tiny-piedmont-triad) — by Marcus Trenton, 2026-07-17 Triad flyers keep driving to Charlotte and Raleigh for flights they could have started at Greensboro. Here is when GSO’s small footprint, $15/day parking, and short airport routine actually beat CLT and RDU on time, mone - [First‑time flying from Piedmont Triad International Airport? How parking works in Greensboro](https://airport.flights/notes/gso-parking) — by Imani Reeves, 2026-06-22 New to Piedmont Triad International Airport? Learn Greensboro’s on-site and nearby parking options, from quick drop-offs to multi-day stays. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/GSO.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/gso/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/gso/departures — HTML page with live departures