--- iata: PIT name: Pittsburgh International Airport city: Pittsburgh country: United States lastUpdated: '2026-09-03' officialWebsite: 'https://flypittsburgh.com/' sources: - 'https://flypittsburgh.com/' - >- https://flypittsburgh.com/pittsburgh-international-airport/terminal-info/transformed-pit/ - 'https://flypittsburgh.com/pittsburgh-international-airport/ground-transport/' - 'https://theclubairportlounges.com/lounges/pit-the-club-concourse-c' - 'https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/travelInformation/airportAmenities/pit-club.html' - >- https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/airports/pittsburgh-international-pit-airport/ - 'https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/airports/the-club-pit-pittsburgh-review/' - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh_International_Airport' - 'https://www.pittsburghmagazine.com/airport-guide-new-pittsburgh-terminal/' - 'https://www.rideprt.org/services/airport-service/' - 'https://liveandletsfly.com/the-club-pittsburgh-review/' - 'https://pa.uso.org/pitairport' quickFacts: - >- New $1.7B landside terminal opened Nov 18 2025 with Skybridge to X-shaped airside concourses A-B-C-D (no more people-mover tram for check-in) - One main security checkpoint with PreCheck/CLEAR; often under 15 min waits - >- ~9.85M passengers in 2025; primarily origin-destination airport with Southwest, American, Delta, United, Allegiant - 'Strong local dining (Primanti Bros, Mineo''s, Cafe Conmigo) in center core' - 28X Airport Flyer bus $2.75 to downtown/Oakland every ~30 min - >- Outdoor terraces and Pittsburgh-inspired design (black/gold, hills roof, Fort Pitt Tunnel-style Skybridge) bentoTips: - label: Timing title: Arrive 2 hours domestic detail: >- Peak morning banks (5-8am) and evenings can push standard security to 20-30+ min; PreCheck/CLEAR keep it under 10. summary: >- New terminal cuts curb-to-gate time roughly in half but still plan 2 hours domestic / 3 international. category: timing - label: Terminal title: Use the Skybridge after security detail: >- Inclines/escalators speed vertical moves; X-layout keeps farthest gates under ~10-15 min walk with moving walkways. summary: >- Clear security then cross the short Skybridge/tunnel (Fort Pitt homage) straight into the airside center core and gates. category: terminal - label: Food title: Hit Primanti Bros or Mineo's first detail: >- Cafe Conmigo coffee, Shake Shack, Stack + Press, Bad Egg, and Beercode also solid; street pricing keeps costs reasonable. summary: >- Center core has excellent local options—Primanti Bros sandwiches and Mineo's pizza beat generic chains. category: food - label: Status title: Check live security on flypittsburgh.com detail: >- New CT scanners and more lanes (12 public) plus robots for bag screening improve flow; still avoid absolute peak if possible. summary: >- Real-time Standard/PreCheck/CLEAR/Priority waits are posted and usually short post-rebuild. category: status lounges: - name: The Club PIT hours: '04:30-20:00 daily' access: - Priority Pass - Day pass $50 - LoungeKey/Diners bestFor: - Priority Pass holders - Any airline - Short pre-flight reset summary: >- Solid, convenient PP lounge with decent hot food and views; can get crowded but staff accommodating and far better than sitting at the gate. verdict: worth-it terminal: Airside Concourse C amenities: - Buffet food & full bar - Wi-Fi - Workstations - Showers $20 - Runway views - Local art - name: American Airlines Admirals Club hours: '04:30-21:15 daily' access: - Admirals Club membership - eligible AA/oneworld premium/elite - day pass ~$79 or miles - uniformed military bestFor: - AA flyers - oneworld elites summary: >- Standard Admirals Club—fine for members or premium AA passengers but nothing special and closed earlier some days historically; use if you have access. verdict: depends terminal: Airside mezzanine (main lobby past security) amenities: - Complimentary food & drinks - Full bar - Wi-Fi - Seating - name: USO Center hours: >- Varies (typically daytime, e.g. 08:00-16:00/19:00 weekdays, shorter weekends) access: - 'Active duty, reserves, veterans, dependents with ID' bestFor: - Military travelers summary: >- Free comfortable oasis for service members and families—use it if eligible. verdict: worth-it terminal: Airside Concourse C (near C54/C2) amenities: - Snacks/beverages - Recliners - Wi-Fi/computers - TV/games - Quiet space waterOptions: - kind: refill name: Water refill station zone: airside summary: >- Free bottle filler right by the gates—bring an empty bottle through security. location: 'Near Gate A5, Level 2 post-security' terminal: Airside Concourse A isBestValue: true - kind: refill name: Water refill stations zone: airside summary: >- Multiple free fillers throughout airside—easiest right after clearing security before heading to gates. location: At entrance of each concourse and directly after Skybridge/security terminal: Airside center core / concourse entrances - kind: refill name: Water refill station zone: landside summary: Free pre-security option if you need water before screening. location: Before the main security checkpoint terminal: Landside - kind: purchase name: Hudson or concession shops zone: airside price: ~$3-5 for 500ml-ish bottle (street pricing applies) summary: >- Convenient but unnecessary if you refill—PIT enforces street pricing so not as gouged as some airports. location: Near Primanti Bros or main shopping area post-Skybridge terminal: Airside center core isBestQuality: true airportistScore: 7.6 slug: pit region: North America --- > Markdown for [/airports/pit](/airports/pit). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/pit) - [Lounge directory](/airports/pit/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) Pittsburgh, United States · North America PIT's new terminal delivers a genuinely pleasant, efficient, locally flavored experience with short lines and good food, trading off limited international options and no rail link. ## Airportist Score **7.6 / 10** - Comfort: 7.8 - Navigation: 7.9 - Food: 7.7 - Transport: 6.8 - Disruption resilience: 7.2 ## At a glance - Passengers: 9.85M - Terminals: 1 new landside + airside X with 4 concourses - Typical security: 15 min - On-time: 73% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - Origin-destination leisure/business travelers - Local food seekers - PreCheck/CLEAR users wanting short waits - Budget ground transport via 28X bus ## Watch out for - No direct train—bus or rideshare/taxi only - Peak morning security can still back up without PreCheck - Limited long-haul international (mainly BA London + seasonal) - Shuttle Lot adds 10 min transfer time ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/pit/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/pit/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/pit/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/pit/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/pit/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/pit/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/pit/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/pit/reviews.md)