The Piedmont Triad International Airport is such and expansive space and is especially beautiful on a sunny day. Above is a photo we took recently, taxiing into the gate at the Delta end of the airport. This 3,770 acre "campus" in western Guilford County. The airport got its start in 1927, with only 112 acres. My has it grown since the early days.* If you aren't scheduled to travel soon but want to get a good look at the runway, and you like to run, consider signing up to run in the PTI 5K/10K/one mile event on the runway.
PTI Run on the Runway will be held on Saturday, March 25th, starting promptly at 9:00 am. The event is open not only to runners, but also walkers, and is wheelchair and baby stroller friendly. The fundraiser "Walk to Win Against Hunger" will also be held at the same time. There is also a "Kids Dash" that starts about 40 minutes later (and is free). If you aren't a runner, perhaps you will want to volunteer to help. Run on the Runway is such a great way to build community, and to see the airport firsthand. Just think, the next time you fly from there, you can have bragging rights with the person sitting next to you, informing them that you actually ran on the runway!
Happy Wednesday, and... Beware of the Ides of March!
* reference and more information HERE.
An unusual spot for a run.
Posted by: William Kendall | Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 09:26 PM