GREENSBORO, N.C. — UPDATE: The runway at PTI is back open
The Piedmont Triad International Airport said that a runway is closed due to a landing gear issue with a small aircraft on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
According to the airport's X, the aircraft landed safely and no one was injured.
The aircraft is currently being removed from the airfield.
At this time, runway 5R/23L is closed. The airport said all inbound and outbound flights will be delayed.
The PTI website shows several incoming flights as being diverted, while outgoing flights are being delayed.
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