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Pittsburgh International Airport

Pittsburgh, United States
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Pittsburgh's gateway to the world, modernized for the future.

Opened
1992
Location
Pittsburgh, United States
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is the primary commercial airport serving the Pittsburgh metropolitan area in western Pennsylvania. Opened in 1992, it replaced Greater Pittsburgh Airport and was praised for its innovative landside-airside design, which separated ticketing and security from the gates via an underground people mover. The airport was originally developed as a hub for US Airways (formerly USAir), which operated a major connecting hub there until the mid-2000s. Following the hub's closure, the airport significantly reduced in operations but has since stabilized with a mix of domestic and international service. A major terminal modernization project broke ground in 2022, aiming to replace the aging landside terminal with a new, more efficient facility while retaining the airside concourses. The project represents one of the largest infrastructure investments in the airport's history.
Terminals
The airport features a landside terminal connected by an automated people mover to an X-shaped airside terminal housing four concourses (A, B, C, and D).
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible from downtown Pittsburgh primarily by car via Interstate 376, with bus service operated by Port Authority of Allegheny County and various shuttle options available.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving PIT include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Spirit Airlines, with no single carrier maintaining a hub.
Notable facts
  • ›The 1992 terminal was designed by Tasso Katselas and was considered an architectural landmark for its airside-landside separation concept.
  • ›US Airways (USAir) once operated a massive connecting hub at PIT, making it one of the busiest airports in the US during the 1990s.
  • ›Pittsburgh International covers approximately 8,800 acres, making it one of the largest airports by land area in the United States.
  • ›A new landside terminal construction project began in 2022 with an estimated cost exceeding $1.4 billion.
  • ›The airport has two active runways capable of handling wide-body international aircraft.
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Route map (37 destinations)

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Routes

PIT → BDLAA · ER4
PIT → DFWAA · M80
PIT → JFKAA · ER4
PIT → LAXAA · 738
PIT → BOSAA · E70 CRJ
PIT → MIAAA · ER4
PIT → PHXAA · 319 320
PIT → STLAA · ER4
PIT → CLTAA · 319 737 321 320
PIT → LGAAA · E75 CRJ
PIT → ORDAA · E75 CR7 ER4
PIT → PHLAA · 320 319 E90
PIT → DCAAA · E75 E70 CRJ
PIT → RDUAA · ER4
PIT → YYZAC · DH1
PIT → ATLAF · M88 CR9 717
PIT → CDGAF · 752
PIT → ATLAM · M88 320
PIT → ATLAZ · M88
PIT → LAXAS · 738
PIT → BOSB6 · E90
PIT → CDGDL · 752
PIT → CVGDL · ERJ
PIT → PUJDL · 320
PIT → JFKDL · 752
PIT → MSPDL · 319 320
PIT → ATLDL · M88 320 717
PIT → LGADL · CR7
PIT → MEMDL · ERJ
PIT → CUNF9 · 320
PIT → PUJF9 · 320
PIT → DTWDL · M88 ERJ 320 CR7
PIT → MCODL · CR9
PIT → BWIFL · 73W 73C
PIT → TPAFL · 717
PIT → ATLFL · 717 73G
PIT → MDWFL · 73W
PIT → MCOFL · 717
PIT → ATLKL · M88 CR9
PIT → IADUA · DH4 ERJ CR7
PIT → EWRUA · DH4
PIT → IAHUA · 319 320 738 73G
PIT → LAXUA · 319 738 320
PIT → DENUA · 738 320 739
PIT → ORDUA · 738 320 319 73G
PIT → SFOUA · 320 319 738
PIT → BDLUS · ERJ
PIT → YYZUA · DH1
PIT → PHXUS · 319 320
PIT → RDUUS · ERJ
PIT → BOSUS · E70 CRJ
PIT → CLTUS · 319 734 321 320
PIT → LGAUS · E75 CRJ
PIT → DCAUS · E75 E70 CRJ
PIT → DFWUS · M80
PIT → JFKUS · ER4
PIT → LAXUS · 738
PIT → MIAUS · ER4
PIT → ORDUS · CR7 ER4 E75
PIT → PHLUS · 320 319 E90
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City & Place Guide

Where three rivers meet steel heritage and modern culture

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania sits at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers, giving the city its nickname, the City of Bridges. Once the heart of American steel production, Pittsburgh has reinvested its industrial legacy into world-class museums, vibrant neighborhoods, and a thriving tech and healthcare economy.

The city is divided into distinct neighborhoods, each with its own personality. Lawrenceville buzzes with trendy restaurants and galleries, the Strip District draws food lovers to its markets and shops, and Mount Washington rewards visitors with panoramic skyline views. Pittsburgh consistently ranks among the most livable cities in the United States.

  • •Point State Park — iconic triangular park at the meeting of all three rivers
  • •Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh — art and natural history under one roof in Oakland
  • •Andy Warhol Museum — seven floors celebrating Pittsburgh's most famous pop artist
  • •Duquesne Incline — historic cable car delivering stunning views from Mount Washington
  • •Phipps Conservatory — stunning Victorian glasshouse with world-class botanical gardens
  • •Heinz History Center — deep dive into western Pennsylvania's rich cultural heritage

Getting around: Pittsburgh is served by Port Authority of Allegheny County buses and the light-rail T system, which runs free through downtown's subway loop. Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft are widely available and convenient given the city's hilly terrain. Taxis exist but are less common. The inclines on Mount Washington are a practical and scenic transit option for crossing between neighborhoods.

Best time: Late spring (May–June) and early fall (September–October) offer mild temperatures, low humidity, and colorful scenery ideal for exploring the city.

Local food: Try a Primanti Brothers sandwich stuffed with coleslaw and fries, sample pierogi from the Strip District, and finish with a Klavon's ice cream soda.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Pittsburgh International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Pittsburgh International Airport —originally Greater Pittsburgh Airport and later Greater Pittsburgh International Airport—is a civil-military international airport in Findlay Township and Moon Township, Pennsylvania, United States. About 17 miles (27 km) west of downtown Pittsburgh, it is the primary international airport serving the Greater Pittsburgh Region as well as adjacent areas in West Virginia and Ohio. The airport is owned and operated by the Allegheny County Airport Authority and offers passenger flights to destinations throughout North America, Caribbean, and Europe. PIT has four runways and covers 10,000 acres (40 km2). PIT is the largest civil/public airport in terms of land area in the state of Pennsylvania. It also hosts a sizable United States Air Force base.

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