Pittsburgh PIT Airport Overview
Pittsburgh International Airport PIT has a great reputation and has been ranked among the top airports in the U.S. and the world by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine, J.D. Power and Associates and OAG (Official Airline Guide) in recent years. This can be credited in part to the airport’s easy-to-navigate hub-and-spoke gate system and the hundreds of shops and restaurants which are mandated not to overcharge its customers. Business Travelers have ranked Pittsburgh International as Number 7 among US Airports.
The Airport is located in the Pittsburgh suburb of Findlay Township, approximately 20 miles west of downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Airport can be reached from downtown Pittsburgh through the Fort Pitt tunnels to I-376 West to Airport Exit 53. On I-79 South take exit 59B to I-376 West and take Airport Exit 53. On I-79 North take Exit 59B to I-376 west and exit 53. From I-80 east take PA Tpk I-76 East to Exti 1A/11 (New Castle), follow signs for toll I-376 East/60 South to Airport exit 53.; On I-376 west to Fort Pitt Bridge & Tunnel, follow signs for Airport lane, drive through the tunnel to I-376 West & take Airport exit 53.
With four runways and an estimated 8.1 million passengers a year, Pittsburgh International Airport is served by major airlines and several regional jet services offering countless nonstop and connecting flights to all parts of the world.
Note: The Airport can now serve as port of entry for flights to/from Cuba (but still restricted to 'purposeful' travel - passengers need to be either close relatives of Cuban residents, or be involved in the medical or agricultural business sectors, or travel for educational or religious purposes.
NOTICES: (a) Early-flight passengers: Ticket counters open at 4m; departing flights start at 5:30am; shops at the Airmall (most of them in the Airside Terminal, post-security) open at 5am (shops at the Airmall will ship your purchase to your destination).
(b) Passengers without check-in luggage & only 1 carry-on item: Use the new Express Security Lane to the right of the main security checkpoint on the Transit Level. Carry-on item should noexceed 22x14x9 inches.
The on-Airport Hyatt Regency Hotel is attached to the enclosed moving walkway of the Landside Terminal.
The passenger terminal complex at Pittsburgh Airport has two separate terminals - a Landside Terminal & an Airside Terminal. Both are connected by an underground people mover. (For detailed terminal information click on 'Terminal Maps'.)
Parking options at Pittsburgh Airport include short-term garage, long-term garage and extended (economy) parking lot, as well as Valet parking (For more parking information, click on 'Airport Parking')
Rental car counters for major rental car agencies are on the baggage claim level of the Landside Terminal, with a short walk to pick up a rental car at the lower level of the parking garage (both pickup and return areas are on this level).
To get from Pittsburgh Airport to your destination you have the option of renting a car, taking a taxi (Checker Cab (412-664-5600 or Yellow Cab (412-321-8100); or opt for a shared ride from SuperShuttle Pittsburgh (800) 258-3826.
1. Scheduled shuttles are available through Airport Orbit (724-794-3951), Mountain Line Transit (304-296-3680) or Three Rivers Limousines (412-221-2006).
2. PIT Public Bus service (412-442-2000) from the Airport is available about every 20 minutes to all points of Pittsburgh by Route 28X Airport Flyer via West Busway (visit portauthority.org/PAAC). All 28X vehicles are wheelchair accessible. 28X stops at Robinson Town Center, Bell Station- Carnegie; Idlewood, Crafton, Ingram, Sheraden stations; Duquesne incline, downtown Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, Oakland, University of Pittsburgh, and Carnegie Mellon University.
For transportation inquiries call 412-472-5538
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Address:
Airport Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15231
United States - Website for Pittsburgh: http://www.FlyPittsburgh.com
- Email Address: info@flypittsburgh.com
- Phone: (412) 472 3525
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Pittsburgh PIT Services
Terminal Maps and Services
Flying and Airport Help
Parking and Ground Transport
Traveler Help
Traveler Topics
- Airport Identification
- Airport Security
- Carry-On Regulations
- Checked Baggage
- Children Flying Alone
- Currency Converter
- Customs Info
- European Travel Rules
- Frequent Flyer Programs
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Getting Bumped
- International Travel
- Travel Insurance
- Traveling with Kids
- Traveling with Pets
- Visa & Immunization Info
First Time Flying? Rusty?
- Preparing for your Trip
- What to Pack
- Pros/Cons of Checking your Bag
- What can I Check-in or Carry-On?
- Documents to take
- Confirming your flight
- When to Arrive at the Airport
- Airport Parking Options
- Checking in for your flight
- Getting thru Security and to your Gate
- The Boarding Process
- Dealing with Delays/Cancellations
- Arriving at your destination
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Pittsburgh PIT Airport Update History
- Updated PIT Airports page - Jan 9, 2012
- Updated PIT Lost Found page - Dec 29, 2011
- Updated PIT Persons With Disabilities page - Dec 29, 2011
- Updated PIT Parking On site page - Nov 18, 2011
- Updated PIT Main Terminals page - Nov 18, 2011
- Updated PIT Airport Intro page - Nov 18, 2011
- Updated PIT Direct Flights page - Oct 6, 2011
- Updated PIT Food & Stores page - Sep 30, 2011
- Updated PIT Baggage Claim page - Sep 19, 2011
- Updated PIT Official Website Links page - Sep 17, 2011
- Updated PIT Rental Cars page - Sep 11, 2011
- Updated PIT Taxis & Limos page - Aug 19, 2011
- Updated PIT Shuttles page - Aug 19, 2011
- Updated PIT Security page - Aug 19, 2011
- Updated PIT Banking ATM page - Aug 19, 2011
- Updated PIT Chapel page - Aug 19, 2011
- Updated PIT Buses & Trains page - Aug 19, 2011
- Updated PIT Mail Center page - Aug 19, 2011
- Updated PIT Carts Skycap page - Aug 19, 2011
- Updated PIT Internet page - Aug 19, 2011
- Updated PIT Telephones page - Aug 19, 2011
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