UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) / DRONES Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones, as they are commonly referred to as, can cause safety concerns in an airport environment. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has established requirements for individuals who operate drones to register their devices. The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority (PTAA) must be notified if flying within five miles of Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI). Click this link to complete the form to notify the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority (PTAA) of any drone operation within five miles of the airport. Completion of this form will serve as your notification to PTAA. Please note that this notification is not an FAA authorization. Therefore, you will need to obtain FAA authorization before operating your UAS near Piedmont Triad International Airport. Please consult the following resources to obtain your Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA), or LAANC authorization from the FAA. Whether you are flying your drone for fun or for business, there are requirements that you, as the operator should know about. Before flying your drone, be sure to check on the latest information. Below are links to resources and information for drone operators. https://www.faa.gov/uas/ – FAA’s webpage for Drone/UAS information. https://www.ncdot.gov/aviation/uas/ – NCDOT’s Webpage for Drone/UAS information in the state of North Carolina. http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/ – Education campaign founded by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to educate prospective users about the safe and responsible operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). https://www.faa.gov/Dronezone/ – FAA Drone Information B4UFLY APP The B4UFLY app provides model aircraft users with situational awareness and considers the user’s current or planned location in relation to operational restrictions to derive a specific status indicator. The color- and shape-coded status indicators inform the user if model aircraft operation is prohibited, requires the user to take certain actions, or if there are no FAA operating restrictions other than flying safely. B4UFLY App – Apple App Store B4UFLY App – Android App on Google Play ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Best Practices for Flying Your Drone within Five Miles of an Airport from Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). CONTACT INFORMATION Piedmont Triad International Airport 1000A Ted Johnson Parkway Greensboro, NC 27409 Airport Code: GSO Open 24 hours, 7 days a week Greensboro: +1 (336) 665-5600 24 Hour Info: +1 (336) 665-5666 TSA Lost and Found: +1 (336) 931-9601 Airport Lost & Found Online Contact Form TSA - What Can I Bring on My Flight? AIRLINE & TSA CONTACTS Allegiant American Airlines Delta Airlines United Airlines Spirit Transportation Security Administration TRANSPORTATION Arch Angel Transit Inc. (Taxi/Van): +1 (336) 668-9808 RIDE SHARING LYFT: https://www.lyft.com UBER: https://www.uber.com AMTRAK: +1 (800) 872-7245 Greyhound: +1 (800) 872-7245 RENTAL CARS Alamo: +1 (336) 668-7657 Avis: +1 (336) 665-5700 Budget: +1 (336) 665-5882 Dollar: +1 (336) 662-0762 Enterprise: +1 (336) 662-0188 Hertz: +1 (336) 668-7963 National: +1 (336) 668-7657 Thrifty: +1 (336) 668-3488 HOTEL & MOTEL SHUTTLES Airport Marriott: +1 (336) 852-6450 Ashford Suites: +1 (336) 812-8787 Courtyard by Marriott GSO Airport: +1 (336) 294-3800 Embassy Suites: +1 (336) 668-4535 Hampton Inn Greensboro Airport: +1 (336) 605-5500 Hilton Garden Inn: +1 (336) 852-1491 Hilton Garden Inn GSO Airport: +1 (336) 881-1111 La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham: +1 (336) 316-0100 O. Henry Hotel: +1 (336) 370-0966 Springhill Suites - GSO Airport: +1 (336) 844-4900 EFLASH SIGN-UP Sign Up! ©2019 Piedmont Triad International Airport. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Webmail | Send a File | Operational Documents | Manager Login | Employee Login | Site by Vela.