Pittsburgh International Airport Guide

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is western Pennsylvania's gateway, about 17 miles west of downtown Pittsburgh. This guide covers the new Landside Terminal, the four airside concourses, airlines, ground transport, parking, lounges and practical arrival and departure information.

The Terminals at Pittsburgh International Airport

One airport, two buildings: the new Landside Terminal (opened November 2025) for check-in, baggage claim and security, and the X-shaped Airside Terminal with 61 gates on four concourses — joined by the Skybridge. No train required.

Getting to Pittsburgh Airport

The 28X Airport Flyer bus runs every 30 minutes to downtown Pittsburgh and Oakland for $2.75. Ride share meets at door 7, taxis rank at the Ground Level, and by car the airport sits at Exit 53 of I-376, about 17 miles west of the city.

Airport Services & Amenities

Free Wi-Fi, information desk and Lost & Found, the PIT Stage performance space, sensory room, nursing rooms, animal relief areas, outdoor terraces, curbside check-in and passenger amenities across the terminal and concourses.

Here's how to get to Pittsburgh Airport

The airport sits about 17 miles west of downtown Pittsburgh at Exit 53 of Interstate 376. The 28X bus, taxis, ride share and rental cars all connect the Landside Terminal with the region.

28X Airport Flyer

By bus

Pittsburgh Regional Transit's 28X Airport Flyer leaves every 30 minutes from door 9 on the Ground Level, connecting the airport with Robinson Towne Center, downtown Pittsburgh and Oakland for a $2.75 fare (3 hours, unlimited transfers); a Day Pass costs $7.

Taxi

Taxis & transfers

Permitted taxis rank on the Ground Level outside baggage claim, and ride share pickups wait across the road at door 7. Rental-car counters sit in the Terminal Garage, a covered walkway from the terminal.

Terminal parking

Parking

The Terminal Garage sits a 3–5 minute walk from the terminal at $35 a day reserved, economy surface lots run from $8 a day by shuttle, and the Free Wait Lot gives you an hour of free waiting. Reserve on PARKatPIT.com at least 7 days ahead for the lowest rates; all rates add 11.5% tax.

About Pittsburgh International Airport

The current midfield airport opened on 1 October 1992 as the "airport of the future" and is operated by the Allegheny County Airport Authority. It covers about 10,000 acres, handled 9,945,601 passengers in 2024, and became the first airport fully powered by its own microgrid in 2021. The all-new Landside Terminal opened 18 November 2025.

Always check the airport code on your ticket: Pittsburgh International Airport is PIT (ICAO: KPIT), about 17 miles west of downtown. Make sure your ticket shows PIT before you travel.