What are the advantages of flying out of Greensboro airport?

It's vacation season! People are packing their carry-ons, stocking up on sunscreen, and hitching rides to the airport. Many are flying out of the country or to one of our warmer states to enjoy a temporary tropical getaway. It is very common for people to drive to Charlotte Douglas International Airport to catch a plain. However, the people of the Triad are fortunate enough to have their very own airport right here in Greensboro - this blog will explain why it may be better for both you and the city of Greensboro to use the Piedmont Triad International Airport.

Cost Efficiency
With a simple calculation of cost, we find that it may actually be cheaper to fly out of the Greensboro airport. While the ticket price itself appears more expensive, it is cancelled out with the cost of gas driving to and from the airport. It costs 40 to 60 dollars in gas, depending on the efficiency of your car, to drive to the Charlotte airport. With two round trips for drop-off and pick-up at the airport, you would spend 80 to 120 dollars in gas driving to Charlotte. If you are flying to a large airport within the United States, the cost of your ticket from Charlotte plus gas will most likely be more than the slightly more costly, but closer, Greensboro ticket.

Avoid Traffic
The road to the Greensboro airport is simple - just hop on I-40, 1-85, or I-73  - with predictable traffic patterns. Save yourself the stress of missing your flight because of surprise traffic delays on the way to Charlotte by flying out of Greensboro. Also, because Greensboro airport is rather small, you can arrive to the airport as little as 45 minutes before your flight and still get through security on time.

Business
The Greensboro airport brings in impressive quantities of business to the Triad area. Its distribution infrastructure includes the FedEX shipping and sorting facility, generating business in the area. Also, the airport is a business operated by the Greensboro Airport Authority, meaning that it does not use a cent of tax payers dollars.

By using this airport, you may save money and benefit the city of Greensboro simultaneously.