Taxis at Pittsburgh International Airport
Taxis serve Pittsburgh International Airport from the Ground Level of the Landside Terminal, alongside ride share, buses and rental cars. All airport taxi operators hold an Allegheny County Airport Authority permit, so the rank at the curb is the official queue.
Where to find them
- At the airport — taxi ranks are on the Ground Level outside baggage claim; dispatchers manage the queue.
- Permitted operators — Pittsburgh Taxi (412-887-5080), zTrip (412-777-7777) and River Transportation (484-632-3763) hold airport permits.
- In the city — taxis can also be ordered by phone or through the operators’ services across the Pittsburgh region.
Permitted taxi operators
| Operator | Phone |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Taxi | 412-887-5080 |
| zTrip | 412-777-7777 |
| River Transportation LLC | 484-632-3763 |
Fares
- Taxi fares are set by the meter and the operator — ask for an estimate before you load your bags and confirm the payment method (cards are accepted by most, but not guaranteed).
- For fixed-price trips, compare with ride share in your app; for groups and ski luggage, a pre-booked car service may cost less.
- Ground transportation questions and operator permits: the airport’s Ground Transportation desk at (412) 472-3855.
Practical tips
- Request a receipt at the end of the trip — it carries the operator’s permit details.
- Ride share pickups are separate (door 7) — if you ordered Uber or Lyft, do not join the taxi queue.
- Late-night arrivals: the taxi rank runs around the clock; wait times lengthen after the last bank of evening flights.
- Traveling with ski bags or golf clubs? Tell the dispatcher so the right vehicle is sent.
Confirm the fare arrangement before departing, and use only the permitted operators at the official rank — they are insured and regulated by the airport authority.