Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) will officially open its transformed terminal on November 18, 2025, more than a week before Thanksgiving. The announcement follows several months of testing of the new terminal and its systems, which concluded with two large public trials involving over 2,000 participants.
After four years of construction, the highly anticipated $1.7 billion terminal is ready to open, bringing travelers improved parking options, faster security and baggage delivery, and an enhanced international arrivals experience. The new facility replaces the outdated terminal originally built as a US Airways hub for connecting passengers, marking a new era for the airport.
Streamlined Security, Expanded Parking, And A Modern Design
Designed by Gensler, HDR, and luis vidal + architects, the new terminal is built to prioritize convenience and efficiency. It will feature a modern design with high ceilings and abundant natural light. Additionally, the new terminal will feature four outdoor terraces, an uncommon amenity among US airports. Still under construction, these spaces will be landscaped to reflect the natural scenery of Western Pennsylvania.
In terms of facilities and amenities, the terminal will include a new security area with 12 TSA lanes, upgraded electronic displays, and advanced screening equipment. Baggage delivery times are projected to be reduced by 50%, thanks to a more efficient system that shortens the baggage belt from eight miles to just three. In addition, the terminal will include more than 6,000 parking spaces, 2,300 of which are covered. Both new parking facilities are just a short walk from the main building. Commenting on the grand opening, Pittsburgh International Airport CEO Christina Cassotis said:
“This terminal is industry-leading from its architecture that reflects our region to amenities like outdoor terraces and a state-of-the-art baggage system to a streamlined security checkpoint.”
15 Airlines Operate From And To PIT Airport
According to the airport, a total of 15 airlines operate to and from Pittsburgh International Airport. These include 
American Airlines, Allegiant Air, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Breeze Airways, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Icelandair, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Southern Airways Express, Sun Country Airlines, and United Airlines. In addition, two tour operators organize flights from the airport, including Apple Vacations and Vacation Express.
PIT is officially a hub for the regional carrier Southern Airways Express. However, 
Southwest Airlines handles the most passengers at the airport, while American Airlines operates a large number of departures and maintains a significant maintenance base.
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The airport offers passengers seasonal and year-round service to 56 domestic destinations and six international destinations. International destinations include London Heathrow (LHR), the United Kingdom, Cancún International Airport (CUN), Mexico, Montréal Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Canada, Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), the Dominican Republic, and Reykjavík Keflavík International Airport (KEF), Iceland.
$2.5 Billion In Economic Impact
According to airport officials, the $1.7 billion terminal has delivered a significant boost to the regional economy, generating an estimated $2.5 billion in economic impact and creating more than 14,000 jobs. Notably, no local tax dollars were used to fund the project.
The project also had a strong local focus, with approximately 90% of the construction workforce coming from the Greater Pittsburgh region and a similar share of materials and services sourced locally. This included 16,000 tons of structural steel produced by local manufacturers.
Opened in 1952, the airport originally served five airlines and functioned as a modest hub for Trans World Airlines for more than twenty years. Later, it underwent a $1 billion reconstruction and expansion, primarily tailored to meet US Airways’ specifications, transforming it into one of the airline’s major hubs. The facility is owned and operated by the Allegheny County Airport Authority.
