Pittsburgh International Airport has opened its new $1.7 billion terminal, completing more than four years of construction and system testing. The 811,000-square-foot facility replaces the airport’s former landside terminal and consolidates check-in, security, and baggage operations.
The project includes a three-level terminal, an expanded security checkpoint with 12 TSA lanes, a new baggage system, and an upgraded international arrivals area. The airport also opened a 3,300-space parking garage and added the Terminal Lot for short walking access.
The new terminal connects to the existing airside facility through a Skybridge and tunnel. The airport has also completed airside improvements, including renovated gate areas, expanded restrooms, nursing lounges, and a new central core.
Flights began operating from the new terminal on November 18. The first arrival was United flight 794 from San Francisco at 5:15 a.m., followed by Southwest flight 1841 to Denver at 5:30 a.m.
The project generated an estimated $2.5 billion in economic activity and supported more than 14,000 jobs during construction. The airport reports that about 90% of workers and materials were sourced from the Greater Pittsburgh region.