Pittsburgh airport (PIT)

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), opened at its current site in 1952, serves as an essential aviation gateway for Pennsylvania and the greater Ohio Valley region. It operates an extensive network of domestic flights connecting major US cities, alongside international routes to destinations in Europe, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Official Website: flypittsburgh.com

Telephone: +1 412 472 3525

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Terminals

The airport operates through a complex consisting of two principal structures: the Landside Terminal (pre-security facility handling ticketing, baggage claim, and ground arrival services) and the Airside Terminal (post-security facility), which houses four concourses: Concourse A, B, C, and D. The two facilities are connected via an automated underground people mover tram and a connecting Skybridge pedestrian walkway developed as part of the airport's comprehensive modernization program. The terminal facilities remain open 24 hours a day, though TSA passenger security screening checkpoints operate from 2:30 am to 10:30 pm.

Annual Passenger Traffic (2025): 9.85 million passengers.

Information Points

Passenger information desks are located on Level 1 of the Landside Terminal (pre-security public area) and at the central core of the Airside Terminal (post-security departures area). Desks are staffed Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 9:30 pm and Saturday from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm. Courtesy assistance phones are also available throughout the terminal.

 Location

The airport is located in Findlay and Moon townships, 10 miles (15 km) northwest of downtown Pittsburgh, with direct vehicular access via Interstate 376.

Car rental agencies

Major national and international rental car companies operate on-site at Pittsburgh Airport. Their service counters are situated inside the covered moving walkway that connects the Landside Terminal building with the multi-level Terminal Garage. Vehicle pickup and return inspections take place on Level 1 of the Terminal Garage.

Rental Agencies On-Site

• Alamo (regular hours: 6:00 am to 12:00 am)
• Avis (regular hours: 7:00 am to 11:30 pm)
• Budget (regular hours: 7:00 am to 11:30 pm)
• Dollar (regular hours: 7:00 am to 12:00 am)
• Enterprise (regular hours: 5:00 am to 1:00 am)
• Hertz (regular hours: 7:00 am to 12:00 am)
• National (regular hours: 5:00 am to 1:00 am)
• Sixt (regular hours: 7:00 am to 1:00 am)

For general questions and car rental assistance at the airport, contact the rental support line at +1 833 289 4044.

Parking services at Pittsburgh airport (PIT)

Pittsburgh Airport offers diverse short-term, long-term, and value parking facilities directly connected or conveniently linked by shuttle to the terminal complex.

Parking Information Phone: +1 412 472 5050

Parking Facilities

• Short Term Garage: Multi-story covered structure connected directly to the Landside Terminal via a weather-protected moving walkway. Best suited for quick pickups and short-duration stays.
• Long Term Lot: Outdoor lot intended for multi-day trips, featuring convenient access to the terminal moving walkway.
• Extended Lot: Budget-friendly long-term lot served by free continuous shuttles (departing every 10 minutes) to the ticketing level. The first hour of parking is free.
• Economy Lot: Lowest-cost remote lot situated roughly 10 minutes from the terminal building.
• PIT Executive Lot: Dedicated covered premium stalls located closest to the Landside Terminal.

Important Considerations

Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are available on selected levels of the Terminal Garage. For current hourly and daily pricing, view the Official parking rates.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Pittsburgh International Airport provides comprehensive accessible facilities designed to assist travelers with disabilities, reduced mobility, and special travel requirements.

Special Assistance Requests

Wheelchair service or escort arrangements from check-in through boarding gates should be coordinated directly with your operating airline when booking or at least 48 to 72 hours prior to departure. The information desk on Level 1 of the Landside Terminal assists arriving passengers with wheelchair dispatch. For additional screening guidance and assistance at TSA security checkpoints, passengers can reach TSA Cares at +1 855 787 2227.

Accessibility and Transit

The airport infrastructure incorporates boarding ramps, braille-equipped elevators, accessible family restrooms, lowered payphones, and moving walkways. Regional door-to-door paratransit is provided across Allegheny County through ACCESS (phone +1 412 562 5353) daily from 6:00 am to midnight (standard fares USD 2.25 to USD 4.50).

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program

The airport participates in the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme. Passengers living with non-visible disabilities can pick up a sunflower lanyard at information desks to discreetly signal staff that they may require extra time, clear instructions, or patience during terminal navigation.

Sensory Spaces and Nursing Rooms

In Concourse A (past Gate A7), the airport features Presley’s Place, an acclaimed sensory room offering calming lighting, decompression areas, and an airplane cabin mockup for neurodivergent individuals and travelers on the autism spectrum. Information desks also distribute sensory bags for checkout. Private nursing rooms with rocking chairs and sinks are situated on each level of the Landside Terminal and across every Airside concourse.