Pittsburgh International Airport

Until the beginning of World War II, Moon Township was mostly a rural agricultural area. It was not considered a suburb of downtown Pittsburgh as it was too distant. It was served solely by Pittsburgh-based state and federal services and media. In the early 1920s, John A. Bell of Carnegie purchased a number of small farms in Moon and established a commercial dairy farm on his {{convert|1900|acre|km2|0}} of land. He was bought out by Edward E. Rieck and his wife, and C.F. Nettrour, owners of the established Rieck's Dairy. They doubled the number of cattle at the farm.

Around 1940, the federal government, through the Works Progress Administration (WPA), determined that the Pittsburgh area needed a military airport to defend the industrial wealth of the area and to provide a training base and stop-over facility. The administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt was continuing to invest in infrastructure across the country in the waning years of the Great Depression, before the US entered World War II, which had started in 1939. The agricultural expanses of Moon Township were attractive to airport planners in the city. The Civil Aeronautics Administration proposed $2.6 million to the county for a $6 million field in August 1941 (${{formatprice|{{Inflation|US|2600000|1941|r=0}}}} and ${{formatprice|{{Inflation|US|6000000|1941|r=0}}}} present day dollars).{{Cite web |title=The Pittsburgh Press - Google News Archive Search |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Ma4pAAAAIBAJ&dq=john%20kane%20allegheny%20county&pg=5345%2C2924801 |publisher=The Pittsburgh Press}} The county bought the Bell Farm, and federal agencies began construction of the runways on 20 April 1942, after the US had entered the war.

In 1944, Allegheny County officials proposed to expand the military airport with the addition of a commercial passenger terminal to relieve the Allegheny County Airport, which was built in 1926 and was becoming too small. Ground was broken on the new passenger terminal on 18 July 1946. The new terminal would eventually cost $33 million (${{formatprice|{{Inflation|US|33000000|1952|r=0}}}} present day dollars) and was built entirely by Pittsburgh-area companies. The new airport, christened as Greater Pittsburgh Airport (renamed Greater Pittsburgh International Airport in 1972 upon the opening of the International Arrivals Building) opened on 31 May 1952. The first flight was on 3 June 1952. In its first full year of operation in 1953, more than 1.4 million passengers used the terminal. "Greater Pitt" was then considered modern and spacious. The airport terminal was the largest in the United States, second only to Idlewild Airport's (now JFK Airport) in New York when it was completed five years later.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Google News Archive Search |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=icRRAAAAIBAJ&dq=johnson%20pittsburgh%20airport&pg=3834%2C48822}}{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Google News Archive Search |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=mE0NAAAAIBAJ&pg=1698%2C9338}} The airport's capacity is one of its most valuable assets.

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The airport was designed by local architect Joseph W. Hoover. One of the features of his style is the use of simple, exposed concrete, steel, and glass materials. The terminal building was constructed in "stepped" levels: the first floor extended farther than the second, the second floor extended farther than the third, etc. Such a design meant that the uncovered roof of the lower level could be an observation deck. In addition to the observation decks, the rounded "Horizon Room" was on the fourth floor with a commanding view of the airport. The interior of the terminal building was in the contemporary International Style, as was the exterior. One of the memorable features of the lobby was the large compass laid in the floor with green and yellow-orange terrazzo. A mobile by Alexander Calder was another decorative feature of the lobby. The mobile hangs in the center core of the new airside terminal. A re-creation of the compass was installed in the new terminal at an exhibit dedicated to old "Greater Pitt".

The first five airlines of the Greater Pittsburgh Airport were Trans World Airlines (TWA), Capital Airlines (later part of United), Northwest, All American (later Allegheny Airlines, then USAir, and finally US Airways), and Eastern Airlines. The April 1957 Airline Guide shows 58 weekday departures on Capital, 54 TWA, 18 Allegheny, 8 United, 7 Eastern, 4 Northwest, 3 American and 2 Lake Central. The first jets in service at Pittsburgh were TWA 707s on a Los Angeles-Chicago-Pittsburgh loop in summer 1959.

The 1956 diagram shows runway 10/28 7500 ft, 5/23 5766 ft and 14/32 5965 ft. The longest runway was still 7500 ft when jets started in 1959 but was soon extended to 8000 ft. The 10500-ft runway 10L was added by 1965.

In 1959, the east dock was added to the terminal. On 1 July 1968, international airport status was obtained with the dedication of the first customs office at the complex.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Google News Archive Search |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=nZ1RAAAAIBAJ&pg=6510%2C959700}} Ground was broken for the International Wing, west of the original terminal building, in 1970. It opened in 1972 to accommodate federal inspection services; international flights (Nordair 737s to Canada) began in 1971. The airport expanded as load increased. In 1972, rotundas were added to the end of each dock to allow more gates. In the later 1970s growth in regional air travel created a need for more gates. In 1980 the South East Dock was opened. Even with these expansions, the terminal was too small.

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From the 1960s to about 1985, TWA operated a small hub at Pittsburgh.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Google News Archive Search |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=X65RAAAAIBAJ&dq=greater-pitt&pg=4306%2C6037971}} The carrier introduced service to London's Gatwick Airport on a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar in May 1981. This was the first route from Pittsburgh to Europe.{{cite news | url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107745064/ | title=Travel: All aboard for London | work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | date=May 19, 1981 | accessdate=August 16, 2022 | author=Kalina, Mike}}{{cite AV media | url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107745150/detroit-free-press/ | title=Starting May 18th: TWA's London. Only $603 round trip midweek. | publisher=Trans World Airlines | date=February 10, 1981 | medium=Advertisement}} It lasted four months; TWA stated that too few passengers were traveling in first class, rendering the service unprofitable.{{cite news | url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107745394/ | title=County criticizes TWA London service | work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | date=August 12, 1981 | accessdate=August 16, 2022 | author=Fisher, Ken}} In May 1985, British Airways started a link to London's Heathrow Airport via Washington, D.C., using Boeing 747s.{{cite news | url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107745469/ | title=British Airways sets local start-up | work=The Pittsburgh Press | date=January 20, 1985 | accessdate=August 16, 2022 | author=Lansner, Jonathan}}{{cite news | url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/centre-daily-times/128591249/ | title=Travel link | work=Centre Daily Times | date=1985-05-03 | accessdate=23 July 2023 | location=State College, PA}} Two days before the maiden flight, the airline had sent one of its Concordes to Pittsburgh to celebrate the launch of the route.{{cite news | url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82106473/pp-ba-launch-concorde-7may85/ | title=Concorde to promote new service | work=The Pittsburgh Press | date=May 7, 1985 | accessdate=August 16, 2022 | author=Grata, Joe}}{{cite AV media | url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107745638/ | title=Concorde lands | publisher=Associated Press | date=May 11, 1985 | medium=Photograph | location=Pittsburgh, PA}}

In 1987, with the financial backing of USAir (then the dominant carrier in Pittsburgh), work commenced on a billion-dollar expansion.{{Cite web |title=TKA Architects, Inc |url=http://www.tkainc.com/}} USAir inaugurated a link to Frankfurt in June 1990. The flight aboard Boeing 767s benefited the various West German companies that had offices in the city.{{cite news | title=USAir to start Frankfurt service | work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | date=January 5, 1990 | author=Gannon, Joyce | pages=[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107863015/pittsburgh-post-gazette/ 1], [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107863028/pittsburgh-post-gazette/ 13]}}{{cite news | url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107863086/the-times-tribune/ | title=USAir begins Pittsburgh to Frankfurt non-stop service | work=The Times-Tribune | date=June 17, 1990 | accessdate=August 18, 2022 | location=Scranton, PA}}

On 1 October 1992, the new terminal opened, with operations having been transferred overnight from the old terminal. (The old terminal was kept until 1999 to house remaining operations offices.) The new terminal had numerous innovative features, including an AirMall, with more than 100 retailers and eateries. The air mall and underground tram were considered cutting-edge. The new landside/airside design construction eliminated the need for connecting passengers to go through security more than once. The airport was equipped to handle up to 35 million passengers per year.[https://archive.triblive.com/news/us-airways-goes-on-final-flight-and-skips-pittsburgh/ US Airways goes on final flight, and skips Pittsburgh] The modern and innovative Pittsburgh airport became a model for other airports around the world. Its design simplified aircraft movement on the airfield and enabled easy pedestrian traffic to the gates.

US Air expanded with the new airport, and by 1995 they had nonstops from PIT to 91 airports, plus 28 more on USAir Express. In 1997 the airport handled almost 21 million passengers, more than any previous year.[http://www.flypittsburgh.com/UserFiles/File/stats/PCH.pdf Pittsburgh International Airport Cargo and Passenger History, 1980–2003.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091955/http://www.flypittsburgh.com/UserFiles/File/stats/PCH.pdf |date=4 March 2016 }} Allegheny County Airport Authority.{{Cite web |date=30 September 2012 |title=Pittsburgh International Airport's midfield terminal at 20: A shell of its past self – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/transportation/pittsburgh-international-airports-midfield-terminal-at-20-a-shell-of-its-past-self-655513/ |access-date=5 July 2013 |publisher=Post-gazette.com}} By the late 1990s growth had leveled off, with USAir concentrating on expanding at Philadelphia and Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, which had been a hub airport of Piedmont Airlines.

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In August 2001, the airport had its busiest month ever with 2 million passengers and an average of 633 daily flights, and was on track for 2001 to be its busiest year ever. Then the September 11 attacks harmed the aviation industry, and US Air in particular, setting in motion the decline of Pittsburgh as a hub.[https://www.aviationpros.com/airports/news/21236220/the-long-decline-pittsburgh-international-airport-still-trying-to-rebound-from-the-effects-of-911 The Long Decline: Pittsburgh International Airport Still Trying to Rebound From the Effects of 9/11] US Air began slashing jobs a week after the attacks and filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in 2002. High operating costs at the airport put the US Airways hub in Pittsburgh at a serious disadvantage. By 2003, US Airways reported to be running a $40 million loss per year (${{formatprice|{{Inflation|US|40000000|2003|r=0}}}} present day dollars) operating its hub at Pittsburgh,[https://www.usatoday.com/travel/columnist/grossman/2007-10-15-dismantling-pittsburgh-hub_N.htm David Grossman, "Dismantling Pittsburgh: Death of an airline hub."], USA Today, 15 October 2007; Retrieved 6 November 2011. while also paying roughly 80% of the new airport's $673 million debt (${{formatprice|{{Inflation|US|673000000|2003|r=0}}}} present day dollars) stemming from its requested construction of the new terminals.[http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/stories/2005/08/01/daily25.html?jst=b_ln_hl "Pittsburgh airport objects to US Airways plan"], Charlotte Business Journal, published 3 August 2011, retrieved 6 November 2011.

Just before emerging from bankruptcy in 2003, US Air canceled its leases at Pittsburgh without any notice to airport and county officials, a move that former Allegheny County Airport Authority executive director said was "completely immoral and unethical" in a 2021 interview. US Air filed for bankruptcy again in September 2004.{{cite news | url=https://money.cnn.com/2004/09/12/news/fortune500/usairbank/index.htm | title=US Air files Chapter 11 | work=CNN Money | date=September 13, 2004 | accessdate=August 18, 2022}} Two months later, the carrier ceased service to London-Gatwick and Frankfurt, leaving the airport without any flights to Europe.{{cite news | url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107871772/the-daily-news-leader/ | title=U.S. Airways reveals dropped routes list | work=The Daily News Leader | date=August 13, 2004 | agency=Associated Press | accessdate=August 18, 2022 | location=Staunton, VA}}{{cite news | id={{Gale|A120627297}} | title=US Airways to end nonstop Pittsburgh-to-Europe flights | work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | date=August 13, 2004 | author=Belko, Mark}}{{cite press release | title=US Airways to Resume Pittsburgh-London Service for Summer 2004 | publisher=US Airways | date=2003-12-09 | id={{ProQuest|451807961}}}} After failed negotiations to lower landing fees and debt obligations, the airline announced in December 2004 that it would be reducing operations at Pittsburgh, shifting hub operations to Charlotte and Philadelphia.[http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/stories/2003/09/15/daily33.html "US Airways: Pittsburgh hub worth 17,000 jobs"], Charlotte Business Journal, 17 September 2003; retrieved 6 November 2011. By the end of 2005 the airline had eliminated 7,000 jobs while operating roughly 200 flights per day, mostly domestic.[https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=-4VIAAAAIBAJ&sjid=6HADAAAAIBAJ&pg=4975,6047060 Dan Fitzpatrick, "Pittsburgh Given Little Chance to Regain Hub Status"], Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, p. A8, 20 May 2005; Retrieved 6 November 2011. A year later, US Airways had only about 170 flights per day to and from Pittsburgh, most being domestic flights.{{Cite news |date=3 October 2007 |title=US Airways to cut Pittsburgh service |work=Charlotte Business Journal |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/stories/2007/10/01/daily30.html |access-date=7 November 2011}} Unrelenting flight and job cuts continued through the decade; accompanied by the airline's closure of Concourse E on the Landside Terminal and a portion of Concourse A on the Airside Terminal. In 2007, US Air's market share in Pittsburgh dropped below 40% for the first time since the airport's expansion in 1992. By the end of the decade, US Airways had reduced to 68 flights per day, operating from ten gates on Concourse B, and one US Airways Club location. Numerous US Airways ticketing and customer service counters were abandoned, and 15 gates on Concourse A and B were sealed off from the rest of the airport.{{Cite news |last=Belko |first=Mark |date=11 November 2007 |title=Silence is deafening in airport concourses |work=Pittsburgh-Post Gazette |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07315/832951-147.stm |access-date=12 July 2009}} Pittsburgh's air traffic bottomed out in 2013 with 7.8 million passengers and 36 destinations.

Despite de-hubbing the airport, US Airways chose Pittsburgh in 2008 for their systemwide flight operations control center, after a bidding war with Charlotte and Phoenix led to state and local subsidies totaling $16.25 million being offered to US Air to build the center at Pittsburgh.[https://archive.triblive.com/business/local-stories/us-airways-flight-center-in-moon-may-close-in-a-few-years-ceo-says/ US Airways flight center in Moon may close in a few years, CEO says] The center worked on emergency operations for US Airways Flight 1549 after it landed in the Hudson River. The airline closed the center in 2015 as part of its merger with American Airlines. (The center was rebuilt as a 9-1-1 center for Allegheny County, which opened in 2019.[https://blueskypit.com/2019/07/01/new-9-1-1-center-opens-at-former-us-airways-ops-complex/ New 9-1-1 Center Opens at Former US Airways Complex]) In June 2009, Delta Air Lines commenced a route to Paris using Boeing 757s.{{cite news | title=Fliers to Europe can say adieu to delays | work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | date=June 2, 2009 | author=Belko, Mark | pages=[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107872315/pittsburgh-post-gazette/ A-7], [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107872331/pittsburgh-post-gazette/ A-8]}}{{cite news | url=https://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2017/09/26/delta-airlines-pittsburgh-flights-paris-boeing-767-pittsburgh-international-airport-pit/stories/201709260055 | title=Delta's Pittsburgh flight to Paris to get a little bigger | work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | date=September 26, 2017 | accessdate=August 18, 2022 | author=Belko, Mark | url-access=subscription}} The carrier made it seasonal in 2011.{{cite news | title=Pittsburgh International Airport eyes Ohio market with ad blitz | work=Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | date=2011-12-17 | author=Fontaine, Tom | id={{ProQuest|911550382}}}}

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When the airport opened in 1992, only 20% of passengers started or finished their trip in Pittsburgh with the rest connecting; as of 2025, 95% of travelers start or begin their trip in Pittsburgh.[https://www.pittsburghmagazine.com/new-terminal-pittsburgh-international-airport-early-fall/ New Terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport May Open in Early Fall] The closing of the US Airways hub allowed new low cost carriers to enter the market, creating more choices for local passengers. Southwest Airlines began service at Pittsburgh in May 2005 and eventually became its largest carrier. Southwest's entry is credited with stabilizing the airport and providing reassurance for other carriers to expand service in the post-hub years.[https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2025/05/20/pittsburgh-airport-southwest-airlines-terminal/stories/202505200121 How Southwest Airlines helped pull Pittsburgh International Airport back from the brink]

Allegiant Air commenced service in February 2015 and established a base of operations later that year.{{Cite web |title=Allegiant Air is making Pittsburgh a base of operations |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2015/08/11/Lost-cost-airline-Allegiant-Air-will-add-flights-base-one-plane-at-Pittsburgh-International-Airport/stories/201508110142 |website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette}} Frontier Airlines re-entered the Pittsburgh airport in 2016 after a four-year absence.[https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2016/01/12/Frontier-Airlines-will-restart-flights-out-of-Pittsburgh/stories/201601120167 Frontier Airlines adds to momentum at Pittsburgh airport] Spirit Airlines commenced service to seven destinations in 2017.{{Cite web |last=Belko |first=Mark |date=February 21, 2017 |title=Spirit Airlines to launch flights from Pittsburgh International Airport |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2017/02/21/Spirit/stories/201702210143 |access-date=21 February 2017 |publisher=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette}} Wow Air added year-round flights to Reykjavík in 2017. Wow left Pittsburgh due to financial difficulties in 2019{{cite news | url=https://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2019/01/18/Pittsburgh-subsidies-Wow-Air-Iceland-Allegheny-County-Airport-Authority-incentives/stories/201901180121 | title=Allegheny County Airport Authority wants partial subsidies back from Wow Air | work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | date=2019-01-18 | accessdate=23 July 2023 | author=Belko, Mark}} but Icelandair began flying to Reykjavík in 2024.[https://www.pghcitypaper.com/news/icelandairs-new-direct-flights-from-pittsburgh-have-been-a-hit-with-locals-26739036 Icelandair’s new direct flights from Pittsburgh have been a hit with locals] Alaska Airlines began service in 2019 with a nonstop route to Seattle/Tacoma.{{Cite web |title=United expanding local service to San Francisco |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2019/04/03/united-expanding-localservice-to-san-francisco.html |access-date=16 April 2019 |website=www.bizjournals.com}}{{Cite web |title=Alaska Airlines to fly the only nonstop flight from Seattle to Pittsburgh |url=https://newsroom.alaskaair.com/2017-11-15-Alaska-Airlines-to-fly-the-only-nonstop-flight-from-Seattle-to-Pittsburgh |access-date=21 September 2019 |website=newsroom.alaskaair.com|date=November 15, 2017 }} British Airways began service to London-Heathrow in 2019 aboard a Boeing 787.{{cite news | title=British Airways takes chance on a resurgent Pittsburgh | work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | date=2019-03-27 | author=Belko, Mark | id={{ProQuest|2197773557}}}}

In 2017, Pittsburgh was the first U.S. airport to be named Airport of the Year by Air Transport World.[https://archive.triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/pittsburgh-international-hailed-as-airport-of-the-year/ Pittsburgh International hailed as Airport of the Year] Starting in September 2017, non-ticketed persons were allowed to access the airside terminal and gates, similar to pre-9/11 policy. Pittsburgh was the first airport (since 9/11) in the nation to allow non-passengers to pass through security to dine and shop in a post-security terminal. Participants can sign up for myPITpass on the airport's website and must pass through the alternate security checkpoint before continuing through to the Airmall in the airside terminal.{{Cite web |title=Non-flyers will have access to Airmall at Pittsburgh International Airport |url=https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2017/08/28/Pittsburgh-International-Airport-Airmall-access-non-ticketed-passengers-boarding-terminal-Sept-11/stories/201708280087 |access-date=16 April 2019 |website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |language=en}} The airport became one of the first in the United States to use a new TSA system called Credential Authentication Technology, which phases out the use of boarding passes at TSA security checkpoints in favor of a stronger system that verifies passengers based solely on a government-issued ID.[https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/pittsburgh-airport-to-phase-out-using-boarding-passes-at-security-checkpoints/ Pittsburgh airport to phase out using boarding passes at security checkpoints]

As airlines grounded planes in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pittsburgh airport allowed American Airlines and Republic Airways to park nearly 100 planes on the airport's expansive tarmac.[https://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2020/03/31/Pittsburgh-International-Airport-American-Airlines-Delta-Republic-grounded-jets/stories/202003300136 Cleared for landing: Grounded planes crowd Pittsburgh International airfield] As airline travel rebounded, airlines added or expanded service at PIT. In July 2021, Breeze Airways began nonstop service to four cities[https://triblive.com/local/new-airline-breeze-airways-brings-4-routes-to-pittsburgh-airport/ New airline Breeze Airways brings 4 routes to Pittsburgh airport] and has since expanded to 10 destinations. In October 2021, Sun Country Airlines announced it would enter the Pittsburgh market with service to its hub at Minneapolis/St. Paul.[https://triblive.com/lifestyles/travel/pittsburgh-international-to-add-nonstop-service-to-minneapolis-through-sun-air/ Sun Country Airlines to add nonstop service between Pittsburgh International, Minneapolis] In February 2024, monthly passenger counts at the airport surpassed pre-pandemic travel levels for the first time.[https://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2024/03/15/pittsburgh-international-airport-covid-19-traffic-2019-new-york-philadelphia/stories/202403150079 Pittsburgh International Airport exceeds pre-pandemic traffic levels for first time] Later that year, in June, the TSA recorded 970,000 travelers through the checkpoint, the highest count since 2005. The airport counted 9.95 million passengers in all of 2024, the highest passenger count since 2006.[https://blueskypit.com/pittsburgh-air-travel-has-best-year-in-nearly-two-decades/ Pittsburgh Air Travel Has Best Year in Nearly Two Decades]

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In September 2017, Allegheny County Airport Authority officials announced a $1.1 billion plan to renovate and reconfigure the terminal complex, including a new landside terminal and a new parking garage. Under the proposal, the current landside building would be demolished if another use is not found, and the number of gates would be reduced from 75 to 51. A new landside building would be constructed between the airside terminal's concourses C and D, with new security and baggage facilities, a new international arrivals area, and many other amenities to serve passengers. The board chairman of the Airport Authority, David Minnotte, said, "The people of Pittsburgh finally get an airport built for them and not USAir". No taxpayer dollars would be used to construct the new facility, and it will be instead financed with floating bonds, grants, passenger facility charges, and revenue from natural gas drilling on airport property.{{Cite web |date=12 September 2017 |title=$1.1B approved for reconfiguration of Pittsburgh International, including new landside terminal |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2017/09/12/Pittsburgh-International-Airport-Allegheny-County-Authority-board-vote-plan-new-landside-terminal/stories/201709120131 |website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette}}

Construction was originally expected to begin in summer 2020 and the new terminal was slated to open in 2023.[https://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2020/02/21/Pittsburgh-International-Airport-modernization-landside-building/stories/202002210133 Site work for $1.1 billion airport modernization to start in April] In April 2020, however, airport officials decided to delay the selling of bonds and start of construction due to the coronavirus pandemic.[https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2020/04/28/exclusive-airports-1-1b-terminal-modernization.html Airport's $1.1B terminal modernization delayed ] In February 2021, airport officials announced early site and construction work would begin in spring 2021 with an increased budget of $1.39 billion.[https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2021/05/21/viewpoint-the-airport-is-taking-off.html Viewpoint: Kudos to those helping make the airport soar again] The airlines serving the airport agreed to fund $182 million in construction site preparation work for the project. An additional $28.8 million in funding will come from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.[https://blueskypit.com/2024/02/pit-receives-federal-infrastructure-grant/ PIT Receives Federal Infrastructure Grant][https://blueskypit.com/2023/03/pit-lands-second-federal-infrastructure-grant/ PIT Lands Second Federal Infrastructure Grant][https://blueskypit.com/2022/07/85-u-s-airports-split-1b-for-infrastructure-upgrades/ 85 U.S. Airports Split $1B for Infrastructure Upgrades] Construction finally began in July 2021[https://blueskypit.com/2021/03/22/airlines-approve-restart-of-new-pit-terminal/ Airlines Approve Restart of New PIT Terminal] and the project is expected to be completed in October 2025.[https://www.wtae.com/article/pittsburgh-international-new-terminal-construction-tour/62965987 An inside look at the construction of Pittsburgh International Airport's new terminal]

Airport officials emphasized the local flair of the new terminal. Building materials were sourced locally, including the steel, and around 90% of construction workers live in the Pittsburgh region. The roof is intended to mimic the rolling hills of western Pennsylvania and the support columns are intended to resemble tree branches. The bridge and tunnel between the landside and airside terminals is intended to mirror the Fort Pitt Tunnel and Fort Pitt Bridge. An outdoor terrace will be accessible to passengers even after clearing security.[https://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2025/01/16/pittsburgh-airport-new-terminal-opening-2025/stories/202501160097 New Pittsburgh airport terminal ‘80% complete’ as officials hint at fall 2025 opening]

The airport is partly in Findlay Township.{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/DC20BLK/st42_pa/cousub/cs4200325904_findlay/DC20BLK_CS4200325904.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Findlay township, PA|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=2024-07-18|quote=Pittsburgh International Arpr|page=3 (PDF p. 4/4)}} The Air Reserve Station is in Moon Township.{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/DC20BLK/st42_pa/cousub/cs4200350784_moon/DC20BLK_CS4200350784.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Moon township, PA|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=2024-07-18|page=3 (PDF p. 4/4)|quote=Pittsburgh Airport Air Reserve Sta}}

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PIT has a wide, open layout and four runways: three east–west parallel runways and a fourth crosswind runway. The airport's two longest runways are {{convert|11500|ft|m|-1}} and {{convert|10775|ft|m|-1}}, allowing PIT to accommodate the largest airliners. Because of the development of non-aviation related business on airport land, PIT can add only one more runway (this number was as high as four in the past). With three parallel runways, simultaneous landings and/or departures can be performed in nearly any situation.{{Cite web |date=April 2009 |title=Pittsburgh International Airport |url=http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/publications/bench/DOWNLOAD/pdf/PIT_2004.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081104015950/http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/publications/bench/DOWNLOAD/pdf/PIT_2004.pdf |archive-date=4 November 2008 |access-date=12 July 2009 |publisher=Federal Aviation Administration}}

Runways 10L and 10R have Category III ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches. Runway 28R is certified for Category I ILS and is authorized for Category II approaches but requires special aircrew and aircraft certification. Runways 28L and 32 have Category I ILS approaches. All runways have GPS approaches as well.

During westerly winds, Runway 28L serves as the primary arrival runway, while 28R serves as primary departure and secondary arrival runway. Runway 32 serves as the main arrival runway for general aviation traffic. During easterly winds, runway 10L serves as the primary arrival runway, 10R is the secondary arrival runway, while 10C is the departure runway.

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The airport complex consists of two main buildings, the "Landside Terminal" and the "Airside Terminal". The terminal consists of 75 gates on four concourses; only 56 gates are available for use.{{Cite web |title=Terminal Maps - PIT |url=http://www.pitairport.com/terminal_maps |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011220859/http://www.pitairport.com/terminal_maps |archive-date=11 October 2014 |access-date=7 November 2011}} After passing through the security checkpoint, passengers board one of two underground people movers that travel to the Airside Terminal, where all departure gates are located. All international arrivals, except for cities with United States border preclearance, pass through Concourse C. American Airlines has an Admirals Club on the mezzanine level of the airside terminal.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh, PA (PIT) |url=http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/airportAmenities/pit-club.jsp |access-date=3 November 2015 |publisher=American Airlines}} The Club Lounge opened in October 2017 in the C Concourse across from gate C-52 near the center core[https://www.post-gazette.com/life/travel/2017/10/10/The-Club-an-airport-lounge-for-everybody-moves-to-it-permanent-Concourse-C-home/stories/201710100113 The Club, a Pittsburgh airport lounge for anybody, moves to its permanent home on Concourse C] and was renovated and expanded in 2019.[https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2019/06/11/an-expanded-club-at-pittsburgh-international.html An expanded Club at Pittsburgh International Airport] The airport also operates a free lounge for active duty military and veterans in concourse C.

• Concourse A contains 22 gates.
• Concourse B contains 22 gates.
• Concourse C contains 6 gates.
• Concourse D contains 7 gates.

There is an AirMall in the airside terminal, operated by Fraport, with numerous retail stores and restaurants. It was one of the first of its kind in an airport and paved the way for similar shopping experiences at other airports. Tenants in the airport are required to charge the same amount as they do at non-airport locations. Before 9/11, anyone could shop in the airport, but it was closed to non-travelers after 9/11. In 2017, the AirMall was reopened to non-travelers who obtained a free access pass from the airport, but this access is temporarily suspended.{{Cite web |title=myPITpass {{!}} Fly Pittsburgh |url=https://flypittsburgh.com/pittsburgh-international-airport/terminal-information/programs/mypitpass/ |access-date=2024-01-31 |website=flypittsburgh.com}}

PIT is located at Exit 53 of Interstate 376 and the Western Terminus Pennsylvania Route 576 (future I-576), and within {{convert|10|mi|km|-1}} of Interstate 79 and {{convert|15|mi|km|0}} of Interstate 76, the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Interstate 70 to the south and Interstate 80 to the north are both less than an hour away. Just beyond Interstates 70 and 80, Interstate 77 to the west and Interstate 68 to the south are within 90 minutes of the airport.

PIT offers on-site parking patrolled by the Allegheny County Police. The local Grant Oliver Corporation ran the parking from the airport's opening in 1952 until the Allegheny County Airport Authority chose to switch to national contractor LAZ Parking, which took over in October 2022 and will also oversee new facilities planned to open in 2024. Grant Oliver offered a GO FAST Pass account to pay for parking electronically via E-ZPass. This system was renamed to PIT Express Pass by LAZ. LAZ also offers online parking reservations.{{Cite web |year=2007 |title=Go Fast Pass |url=http://www.grantoliver.com/go_fast_pass.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090713050616/http://www.grantoliver.com/go_fast_pass.html |archive-date=13 July 2009 |access-date=12 July 2009 |publisher=Grant Oliver Corporation}}{{cite news |last1=Belko |first1=Mark |title=Longtime Pittsburgh International Airport parking operator loses out to national firm |url=https://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2022/07/15/pittsburgh-international-airport-grant-oliver-corporation-laz-parking-allegheny-county-airport-authority-christina-cassotis-merrill-stabile/stories/202207150125 |access-date=19 March 2023 |work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |date=16 July 2022}}{{cite web |author1=LAZ Parking |title=Homepage |url=https://book-parking-flypittsburgh.com/PittsburghBooking/?fresh_start=y |website=Pittsburgh International Airport Parking |access-date=19 March 2023}}{{cite web |title=Home |url=https://pitexpresspass.com/ |website=PIT Express Pass |access-date=25 November 2023}} There are regular parking shuttles to the Long Term and Extended lots that can be accessed from the Baggage Claim level of the Landside Terminal.{{Cite web |date=25 March 2009 |title=PIT – Parking : Onsite Parking Guide |url=http://www.flypittsburgh.com/onsite_parking_guide |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090606032953/http://www.flypittsburgh.com/onsite_parking_guide |archive-date=6 June 2009 |access-date=12 July 2009 |publisher=Allegheny County Airport Authority}} There are four options for parking: Short Term, Long Term, Extended, and Economy. The economy option was added in 2021.[https://triblive.com/local/short-term-parking-rates-rise-at-pittsburgh-airport-while-new-economy-lot-offers-7-daily-rate/ Short-term parking rates rise at Pittsburgh airport while new economy lot offers $7 daily rate] The short term garage has 2100 spaces and is attached to the landside terminal via the enclosed moving walkway. The long term section is also connected to the enclosed moving walkway and has 3,100 spaces available. The extended and economy sections have an outdoor walkway that leads to the enclosed moving walkway and have 8,000 spaces available.

Bus service is also available from Downtown Pittsburgh and the city's University District (Oakland) via the Port Authority of Allegheny County's 28X Route. Mountain Line Transit's Grey Line also has service to areas south of Pittsburgh including Waynesburg, Pennsylvania; Morgantown, Fairmont, and Clarksburg, West Virginia.{{Cite web |title=Grey Line |url=http://busride.org/MapsSchedules/Routes/29GreyLine.aspx |access-date=17 February 2010 |publisher=MountainLine Transit |archive-date=July 21, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120721213334/http://www.busride.org/MapsSchedules/Routes/29GreyLine.aspx |url-status=dead }} BCTA Transit formerly served locations north and westbound from the airport. The Pittsburgh Light Rail currently does not stop at the airport.

Pittsburgh International Airport has a sizeable freight business, with a Free-trade zone of {{convert|5000|acre|km2}}, access to three class-one railroad freight lines, one interstate highway, and a location a few miles from the nation's second largest inland port{{Cite web |date=15 November 2007 |title=Onorato, Airport Authority Announce Letter of Intent with Xian Xianyang International Airport for Air Cargo Development |url=http://www.flypittsburgh.com/Onorato_Airport_Authority_Announce_Letter_of_Intent_with_Xian_Xianyang_International_Airport_for_Air_Cargo_Development |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928092125/http://www.flypittsburgh.com/Onorato_Airport_Authority_Announce_Letter_of_Intent_with_Xian_Xianyang_International_Airport_for_Air_Cargo_Development |archive-date=28 September 2011 |access-date=20 November 2011 |publisher=Allegheny County Airport Authority}} and within 500 miles of 80% of the nation's population. Four cargo buildings provide more than {{convert|183000|ft2|m2|0}} of warehouse capacity and over {{convert|450000|ft2|m2|0}} of apron space.{{Cite web |date=12 June 2009 |title=Worldwide Flight Services Cargo Handling Facilities at PIT Receives TSA Certification |url=http://www.pitairport.com/Worldwide_Flight_Services_Cargo_Handling_Facilities_at_PIT_Receives_TSA_Certification |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407030845/http://www.pitairport.com/Worldwide_Flight_Services_Cargo_Handling_Facilities_at_PIT_Receives_TSA_Certification |archive-date=7 April 2012 |access-date=20 November 2011 |publisher=Allegheny County Airport Authority}} The airport has begun construction on a new 80,000 sq ft cargo facility with 17 truck loading docks and enough apron space for two Boeing 747 freighters to be loaded or unloaded simultaneously. The facility is scheduled to open in 2024.

Cargo traffic has increased considerably in recent years as airport officials have pitched Pittsburgh to cargo carriers as a more efficient alternative to clogged hubs like New York and Chicago. In 2017, Qatar Airways launched twice-weekly cargo service at Pittsburgh, backed by $1.5 million in subsidies. The effort was not very successful at first as Qatar failed to meet tonnage goals, and in December 2019 the route was suspended. However, Qatar resumed the flight in 2020 without any subsidies, and as of 2022 had increased operations to 3-4 flights per week.[https://www.post-gazette.com/business/bop/2022/01/10/pittsburgh-international-airport-passenger-cargo-traffic-ecommerce-pandemic/stories/202201090054 Cargo sees a big boost at the airport, and it's not just because more people are shopping online] Several new cargo carriers began service to Pittsburgh in 2020 and 2021, including Cathay Pacific, SpiceXpress, and Amazon Air. In 2021, nearly 250 million pounds of cargo goods touched down at PIT, the largest figure since 2004 and a 30% increase over 2020.[https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2022/01/25/cargo-at-pit-continues-to-take-off.html Cargo continues to take off at Pittsburgh International Airport, reaching nearly 250 million pounds in 2021]

The world's leading caterer for air and business, LSG SkyChefs, in 2007 chose Pittsburgh as its sole Western Hemisphere manufacturing facility. It expanded its customer service center on the cargo side of the airport by {{convert|20000|sqft|m2}} and now employs over 100 people with the capacity of making nearly 25 million meals per year for distribution to flights all over the Americas.{{Cite web |date=4 June 2008 |title=Airport Authority and LSG Sky Chefs Announce Opening of New Frozen Food Facility Located at PIT |url=http://www.flypittsburgh.com/Airport_Authority_and_LSG_Sky_Chefs_Announce_Opening_of_New_Frozen_Food_Facility_Located_at_PIT |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928092043/http://www.flypittsburgh.com/Airport_Authority_and_LSG_Sky_Chefs_Announce_Opening_of_New_Frozen_Food_Facility_Located_at_PIT |archive-date=28 September 2011 |access-date=20 November 2011 |publisher=Allegheny County Airport Authority}} LSG SkyChefs cited the region's strategic location for air and truck transport to major suppliers and customers, as well as the airport's excellent record in maintaining and expanding capacity.

In 2018, the airport announced plans to construct its own microgrid, using natural gas and solar power as the primary power source for the airport,[https://www.utilitydive.com/news/construction-begins-on-pittsburgh-international-airport-microgrid/582207/ Construction begins on Pittsburgh International Airport microgrid] protecting it from power outages.[https://blueskypit.com/2019/10/18/pit-to-become-first-major-u-s-airport-powered-entirely-by-microgrid/ PIT Will Be First Major U.S. Airport Powered Entirely by Microgrid] In 2019, the airport authority awarded Peoples Natural Gas a 20-year contract to build, maintain, and operate the microgrid at no cost to the airport in exchange for the required land and an agreement to purchase the electricity for 20 years.[https://blueskypit.com/2021/07/14/pit-is-first-airport-to-generate-all-of-its-power-with-natural-gas-and-solar/ PIT Becomes First Airport to Power Itself with Natural Gas, Solar] The microgrid was completed in July 2021, making Pittsburgh the first airport in the world to receive its electricity entirely from a microgrid.[https://www.wesa.fm/environment-energy/2021-07-15/pittsburgh-international-airport-completes-gas-and-solar-powered-microgrid Pittsburgh International Airport Completes Gas- And Solar-Powered Microgrid] The microgrid uses natural gas from the Marcellus Shale as well as solar panels. Most of the energy comes from natural gas; the 9,360 solar panels can generate up to 13% of its peak power.[https://www.forbes.com/sites/erictegler/2021/07/21/pittsburgh-airports-microgrid-is-a-worthy-but-tough-to-duplicate-example-of-resiliency/ Pittsburgh Airport’s Microgrid Is A Worthy But Tough To Duplicate Example Of Resiliency] In its first year, the microgrid saved the airport an estimated $1 million in energy costs.[https://microgridknowledge.com/pittsburgh-international-airport-microgrid/ How a microgrid saved Pittsburgh International Airport $1 million]

In 2019, the airport announced the development of Neighborhood 91, a 195-acre hub for additive manufacturing on airport grounds.[https://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2019/10/25/Arencibia-additive-manufacturing-airport-Neighborhood-91-jobs/stories/201910250149 Airport sees potential for 1,000 jobs at new site devoted to additive manufacturing] It is so named because Pittsburgh has 90 distinct neighborhoods. The development will house a complete end-to-end supply chain allowing products to be manufactured and finished in one place and then shipped around the world from the airport. The site is being developed as part of a partnership with the University of Pittsburgh and will have 1.4 million square feet of manufacturing and office space.[https://nextpittsburgh.com/city-design/top-10-pittsburgh-developments-to-watch-in-2022/ Top 10 Pittsburgh developments to watch in 2022]

A Hyatt Regency hotel is located onsite and is directly connected to the landside terminal via moving walkway. The hotel also has a ballroom and meeting facilities. As part of a pilot program, hotel guests were allowed access to the post-security shops and restaurants without an airline ticket as long as they could pass through security. In 2017, airport officials opened post-security access to all non-flying persons who could pass through security, including hotel guests.[https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/pittsburgh-airport-non-flyers-tourists-mypitpass-security-search-shops-restaurants-airside-a7922916.html PITTSBURGH AIRPORT OPENS ITS GATES TO NON-FLYERS] A Sunoco-branded gas station is also located onsite. Both the hotel and the gas station draw power from the airport's microgrid.

American Airlines still has a maintenance base at Pittsburgh, which dates back to the US Air days. American Airlines maintains and repairs all its Airbus A320 family narrowbody fleet at Pittsburgh. In 2021, it extended its lease at the airport for five years.[https://blueskypit.com/2021/07/19/american-airlines-extends-lease-at-pit-maintenance-base/ American Airlines Extends Lease at PIT Base] In 2024, the airline announced an expansion of the Pittsburgh facility to 600 jobs by 2025, making it American Airlines' second-largest maintenance base after Tulsa International Airport.[https://blueskypit.com/american-says-pit-fits-the-bill-to-add-maintenance-jobs/ American says PIT ‘Fits the Bill’ to Add Maintenance Jobs]

Republic Airways has also operated a maintenance and repair operations base at the airport since 2006. Its current lease will continue until 2028.[https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2023/06/20/airport-officials-lease-extension-republic-airways.html Republic Airways gets hangar lease extension at Pittsburgh International Airport]

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| {{nowrap|Air Canada Express}} | Toronto–Pearson
Seasonal: Montréal–Trudeau{{cn|date=April 2025}} | {{Cite web |title=Flight Schedules |url=https://beta.aircanada.com/us/en/aco/home/book/routes-and-partners/flight-schedules.html?acid=beta%7Credirect%7Caircanada.com%7CNoBar |access-date=7 January 2017}}

| Alaska Airlines | Seattle/Tacoma | {{Cite news |title=Flight timetable |newspaper=Alaska Airlines |url=https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/timetables.aspx |access-date=6 April 2020|last1=Airlines |first1=Alaska }}

| Allegiant Air | Jacksonville (FL), Key West, Melbourne/Orlando, Orlando/Sanford, Punta Gorda (FL), St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Sarasota, Savannah, West Palm Beach
Seasonal: Austin,{{cn|date=April 2025}} Destin/Fort Walton Beach,{{cn|date=April 2025}} Myrtle Beach,{{cn|date=April 2025}} Nashville,{{cn|date=April 2025}} Phoenix–Sky Harbor{{cn|date=April 2025}} | {{Cite web|url=https://www.allegiantair.com/interactive-routemap|title = Find cheap flights to and from your city | Allegiant Interactive Route Map}}

| American Airlines | Charlotte, Chicago–O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles,{{cite web|url=https://triblive.com/lifestyles/travel/american-airlines-to-add-daily-nonstop-flights-between-pittsburgh-and-l-a/|title=American Airlines to add daily nonstop flights between Pittsburgh and LA|publisher=Trib Live|date=December 17, 2024|accessdate=December 17, 2024}} Miami, Phoenix–Sky Harbor, Philadelphia
Seasonal: Cancún,{{cn|date=April 2025}} Punta Cana (begins December 6, 2025),{{cite web|title=American Airlines Adds 8 New Routes For Winter 2025-26|website=Aviation A2Z|url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/03/26/american-airlines-adds-8-new-routes-for-winter-2025-26/|date=March 26, 2025|access-date=March 26, 2025}} Washington–National{{cn|date=April 2025}} | {{Cite web |title=Flight schedules and notifications |url=https://www.aa.com/travelInformation/flights/schedule |access-date=4 December 2024}}

| American Eagle | Chicago–O'Hare, New York–JFK, New York–LaGuardia, Philadelphia, Raleigh/Durham, Washington–National |

| Breeze Airways | Charleston (SC), Hartford, Los Angeles, Providence, Raleigh/Durham
Seasonal: Fort Myers,{{cn|date=April 2025}} Greenville/Spartanburg,{{cite web |last=Donovan |first=Spencer |title=Breeze Airways announces 4 new destinations from Greenville-Spartanburg airport|url=https://www.postandcourier.com/greenville/business/breeze-airways-greenville-spartanburg-international-airport-gsp/article_ec0dd9e0-e349-11ef-bebb-2fc01b7fd193.html |website=The Post and Courier|date=February 5, 2025 |access-date=5 February 2025}} Jacksonville (FL),{{cn|date=April 2025}} New Orleans,{{cn|date=April 2025}} Norfolk,{{cn|date=April 2025}} Portland (ME),{{cn|date=April 2025}} San Diego,{{cite web|url=https://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2024/01/09/breeze-airways-pittsburgh-san-diego-southwest-united/stories/202401090078|title=Discount carrier Breeze Airways to add seasonal flight from Pittsburgh to San Diego|last=Belko|first=Mark|work=The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|date=January 10, 2024|access-date=January 10, 2024}} Tampa{{cn|date=April 2025}} | {{Cite web |title=Breeze Home Page |url=https://www.flybreeze.com/home |access-date=21 May 2021}}

| British Airways | London–Heathrow | {{Cite web|url=https://www.britishairways.com/travel/schedules/public/en_gb |title=Timetables|website=British Airways}}

| Delta Air Lines | Atlanta, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Salt Lake City{{cite news|author=Megan Swift|title=Salt Lake City nonstop flight returns to Pittsburgh International Airport|newspaper=Pittsburgh Tribune-Review|date=June 21, 2024|url=https://triblive.com/local/salt-lake-city-nonstop-flight-returns-to-pittsburgh-international-airport/|access-date=June 21, 2024}}
Seasonal: Detroit| {{Cite web |title=Flight Status & Notifications |url=https://www.delta.com/flightstatus/search |access-date=5 December 2024 |website=Delta Air Lines}}

| Delta Connection | Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York–JFK, New York–LaGuardia
Seasonal: Orlando (begins December 20, 2025){{cite web | url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/05/02/delta-adds-new-routes-from-orlando-austin-jfk-and-more/ | title=Delta Air Lines Adds New Routes from Orlando, Austin, JFK and More | date=May 2, 2025}} |

| Frontier Airlines | Seasonal: Denver,{{cn|date=April 2025}} Orlando,{{cn|date=April 2025}} Philadelphia[https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/frontier-airlines-announces-nonstop-service-from-pittsburgh-to-philadelphia/ Frontier Airlines announces nonstop service from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia]| {{Cite web |title=Frontier |url=https://www.flyfrontier.com |access-date=18 June 2019}}

| Icelandair | Seasonal: Reykjavík–Keflavík{{cite news|author=Mark Belko|title=Pittsburgh International Airport to get seasonal nonstop to Iceland in May|newspaper=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|date=November 2, 2023|url=https://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2023/11/02/pittsburgh-international-airport-icelandair-reykjavik-wow-air/stories/202311020079|access-date=November 2, 2023}} | {{Cite web |title=Our flight schedule |url=https://www.icelandair.com/flights/campaign/destinations-schedule/ |access-date=2 November 2023}}

| JetBlue | Boston, New York–JFK{{cite web| url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250115533992/en/JetBlue-Enhances-Summer-Travel-with-New-Routes-and-Destinations-Strengthening-its-East-Coast-Network | title=JetBlue Enhances Summer Travel with New Routes and Destinations, Strengthening its East Coast Network |website=Business Wire | date=January 15, 2025 }} | {{Cite web |title=JetBlue Airlines Timetable |url=https://b6.innosked.com/(S(ke2am3wxgiegj0zs1pxotirq))/default.aspx |access-date=14 June 2021 |archive-date=July 13, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130713064749/http://b6.innosked.com/(S(52udsaj2thvywnmtihsndo55))/default.aspx |url-status=dead }}

| {{nowrap|Southern Airways Express}} | Bradford, DuBois (PA), Lancaster (PA) | {{Cite web |title=Destinations |url=https://iflysouthern.com/routes/ |access-date=7 January 2017}}

| {{nowrap|Southwest Airlines}} | Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Chicago–Midway, Dallas–Love, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Houston–Hobby, Las Vegas, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix–Sky Harbor, St. Louis, Tampa
Seasonal: Cancún,{{cite web|url=https://blueskypit.com/airlines-to-add-resume-routes-from-pit-this-spring/|title=Airlines to Add, Resume Routes from PIT This Spring}} Miami,{{cite web |title= SOUTHWEST ADDS MORE FLIGHTS FOR POPULAR EVENTS; PUBLISHES INITIAL REDEYE SERVICE AND NEW ROUTES SPANNING THE COUNTRY |url= https://www.fox44news.com/business/press-releases/cision/20240726DA70179/southwest-adds-more-flights-for-popular-events-publishes-initial-redeye-service-and-new-routes-spanning-the-country/ |website=Fox44News |access-date=26 July 2024}} Myrtle Beach,{{cite web|url=https://www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com/news/southwest-airlines-unveils-10-new-non-stop-flights-to-myrtle-beach/#:~:text=Beginning%20May%2023%2C%202021%2C%20passengers,PIT)%20will%20begin%20May%2029. | title=Southwest Airlines Unveils 10 New, Non-Stop Flights to Myrtle Beach | date=March 25, 2021 }} San Diego,{{cite web |url=https://www.pittsburghmagazine.com/southwest-to-offer-nonstop-flights-between-pittsburgh-and-san-diego/#:~:text=It's%20the%20first%20time%20nonstop,two%20cities%20since%20early%202019.&text=For%20the%20past%20three,service%20between%20the%20two%20cities. | title=Southwest to Offer Nonstop Flights Between Pittsburgh and San Diego | date=October 31, 2023 }} Sarasota{{cite web|url=https://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2023/10/26/southwest-airlines-seasonal-flight-san-diego-pittsburgh/stories/202310260132|title = Southwest Airlines to add seasonal flight to San Diego from Pittsburgh}} | {{Cite web |title=Southwest Airlines - Check Flight Schedules |url=https://www.southwest.com/air/flight-schedules/ |access-date=10 November 2018}}

| Spirit Airlines | Fort Lauderdale, Newark, Orlando
Seasonal: Fort Myers,{{cn|date=April 2025}} Las Vegas,{{cn|date=April 2025}} Myrtle Beach,{{cn|date=April 2025}} Tampa{{cn|date=April 2025}} | {{Cite web |title=Where We Fly |url=https://www.spirit.com/RouteMaps.aspx |access-date=29 January 2017}}

| Sun Country Airlines | Seasonal: Minneapolis/St. Paul{{cn|date=April 2025}} | {{cn|date=June 2024}}

| United Airlines | Chicago–O'Hare, Denver, Houston–Intercontinental, San Francisco, Washington-Dulles{{Cite web | title=Archived copy | url=https://www.united.com/en/us/flightstatus/details/1783/2024-03-08/PIT/IAD/UA | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223212344/https://www.united.com/en/us/flightstatus/details/1783/2024-03-08/PIT/IAD/UA | archive-date=2024-12-23}} | {{Cite web |title=Timetable |url=https://www.united.com/web/en-US/apps/travel/timetable/default.aspx |access-date=7 January 2017 |archive-date=January 28, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170128165254/https://www.united.com/web/en-US/apps/travel/timetable/default.aspx |url-status=dead }}

| United Express | Chicago–O'Hare, Houston–Intercontinental, Newark, Washington–Dulles |

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| Amazon Air | Fort Worth/Alliance, Lakeland | [https://blueskypit.com/2021/05/13/amazon-air-launches-daily-cargo-service-at-pittsburgh-international-airport/ Amazon Air Launches Daily Cargo Service at Pittsburgh International Airport]

| FedEx Express | Indianapolis, Memphis |

| FedEx Feeder | State College |

| UPS Airlines | Louisville, Philadelphia |

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In 2021, FedEx accounted for 50% of all cargo traffic at the airport, followed by UPS at 33% and Amazon Air at 5%. In 2024, FedEx's share dropped to 45% while UPS's increased to 33% and Amazon Air's increased to 15%. British Airways accounted for 3% of total freight in 2024 by hauling cargo on its passenger planes.[https://blueskypit.com/pittsburgh-air-travel-has-best-year-in-nearly-two-decades/ Pittsburgh Air Travel Has Best Year in Nearly Two Decades]

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The airport has been the venue for a number of miscellaneous events. The U.S. Air Force has held several air shows at the airport.[https://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2017/05/15/wings-over-pittsburgh-air-show-911th-Air-wing-Thunderbirds/stories/201705150059 Pittsburgh air show gives added lift to Mother's Day]

In 1991, over 40,000 people packed the airport to greet the Pittsburgh Penguins when they landed at the airport after winning their first Stanley Cup championship.[https://theathletic.com/2604530/2021/05/25/it-was-mayhem-the-night-40000-packed-the-pittsburgh-airport-to-see-the-penguins-and-their-first-stanley-cup/?redirected=1 ‘It was mayhem’: The night 40,000 packed the Pittsburgh airport to see the Penguins and their first Stanley Cup]

After 80 years Glenn Hodak was founded and sent to Pittsburgh international airport in a American flag casket on May 16th 2025. Glenn Hodak was shot down and kept as a prisoner of war (POW) at a Japan military prison which burned down his mysterious fate was questioned when his nephew did research

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• [http://www.flypittsburgh.com/ FlyPittsburgh.com official site]
• [http://www.penndot.gov/TravelInPA/airports-pa/Pages/Pittsburgh-International-Airport.aspx PennDOT Bureau of Aviation: Pittsburgh International Airport]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20150205134112/http://www.airmallusa.com/PIT.aspx Airmall]
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