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Pittsburgh International Airport has unveiled its new state-of-the-art terminal, marking a historic transformation for Pittsburgh setting a precedent for airports worldwide in technology, efficiency, and community-focused design.

Press release issued by Pittsburgh International Airport.

Pittsburgh, PA 鈥� The new Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) officially opened November 18, 2025. The state-of-the-art terminal is designed to serve Western Pennsylvania and its passengers, while creating a model of innovation and operational resilience in a rapidly evolving air travel landscape.聽

PIT Transformed is the culmination of more than four years of construction and a decade of planning and preparation. Designed by in association with , the new terminal ushers in the next era of aviation for the region鈥檚 travelers and introduces a new front door to the Pittsburgh region.

鈥淭his new terminal is both a bold statement to the world about what an airport can be 鈥� and a love letter to our community,鈥� said PIT CEO Christina Cassotis. 鈥淚t鈥檚 an airport built for Pittsburgh, by Pittsburgh.鈥�

From concept to completion, we鈥檝e spent the past seven years pouring our best efforts into this incredible project, a true feat of architecture and engineering for the city of Pittsburgh. We are honored to have partnered with an amazing client and an outstanding design and construction team to create a space that will serve as a lasting legacy. While our role may be complete, this marks the beginning of unforgettable experiences for Pittsburgh and its visitors. We are proud to have been part of shaping this remarkable place for everyone to enjoy.

Jeremy Snyder, 海角视频 Partner

The opening comes after the new terminal and its systems went through months of rigorous testing, capped off by two large public trials with more than 2,000 community participants. Overwhelmingly, participants gave the terminal high marks for design and were impressed with the $1.7 billion facility, which was constructed with no local or state taxpayer dollars.  

鈥淭his is a historic day. This new airport is the front door for our entire region 鈥� for businesses looking to expand, for families visiting colleges or for Western Pennsylvanians returning home,鈥� said Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato. 鈥淭his is a terminal built by, and for, the Pittsburgh region with local labor and materials 鈥� and is an industry-leading icon we all can be proud of.鈥�

The first flight at the new terminal was arrival United #794 from San Francisco that landed at 5:12 a.m., while the first departure was Southwest #1841 to Denver at 5:15 a.m. The new PIT replaces an outmoded terminal built for a different era and a single airline. Today鈥檚 terminal is designed as an origin-and-destination airport 鈥� one where passengers begin and end their journey in Pittsburgh 鈥� easily accommodating 15 airlines and their business and passenger needs.  

PIT鈥檚 dramatic reinvention continues Western Pennsylvania鈥檚 legacy of aviation innovation. It redefines the role of an airport as a regional economic engine and technology incubator, including Neighborhood 91, the world鈥檚 first airport-based additive manufacturing campus, and PIT鈥檚 microgrid, which utilizes on-site natural gas reserves to achieve total energy self-sufficiency 鈥� a first for a major airport.

鈥淭he opening of PIT鈥檚 new terminal represents a significant investment in the future of airport infrastructure and the passenger experience for the Pittsburgh region and the global aviation system,鈥� said Kevin M. Burke, President and CEO of Airports Council International 鈥� North America. 鈥淐hristina Cassotis and the entire team at PIT have delivered an impressive, modern facility that raises the bar for efficiency, passenger experience, and accessibility across the airport industry. By expanding security screening capacity, integrating advanced technology, and enhancing accessibility features, this project reflects how airports are adapting to meet the evolving needs of travelers and the communities they serve.鈥�

From architecture that reflects our region to an industry-first microgrid that makes PIT energy self-sufficient, this new terminal is emblematic of Pittsburgh鈥檚 modern innovation economy and its determination to set the standard and lead.

Christina Cassotis, PIT CEO

Built for a modern travel environment 

On the cusp of the busy holiday travel season, passengers can expect immediate benefits including:

• Faster, more streamlined security experience: The new terminal offers one consolidated checkpoint with 12 TSA lanes 鈥� compared to seven at the main checkpoint today 鈥� featuring the latest TSA equipment and an automated bin return.  
• Baggage delivery times halved: The new baggage system is state-of-the-art, cutting eight miles of bag belt down to three and offering significantly greater efficiency, with an expectation that time of baggage delivery will be cut in half.
• New international arrivals experience: International arriving passengers will experience a more efficient and faster arrival, replacing a temporary fix in the old terminal that saw international passengers arrive airside 鈥� a relic of the design for US Airways鈥� connecting passengers.  
• Better, more efficient parking options: The new 3,300-space parking garage features three times the amount of covered parking and the latest in parking technology, including digital signs with real-time counts of available spaces and green lights to indicate where open spots can be found. PIT also added the Terminal Lot, an approximate five-minute walk to the terminal鈥檚 front door. The Shuttle Lot, formerly comprised of the Long Term, Extended and Economy Lots, includes thousands of parking spaces and new, heated shelters with a real-time shuttle tracking system.   
• Outdoor terraces: A rarity in U.S. airports, the new terminal will have four terraces 鈥� two pre-security and two post-security 鈥� allowing all passengers the opportunity for fresh air and a calm respite. Still under construction, the terraces will be landscaped with natural Western Pennsylvania landscapes.  
• Welcome Point: Passengers arriving to the transformed terminal will enter PIT鈥檚 Welcome Point 鈥� a spot for all airport visitors to wait for arriving passengers. This aspect of the terminal is uniquely Pittsburgh, designed for a community that favors welcoming loved-ones and guests in-person.  
• Enhanced shopping and dining: Travelers will see 20 new or refreshed concessions as part of the renovated airside terminal experience, including local favorites like Mineo鈥檚 Pizza and Caf茅 Conmigo with national brands such as Shake Shack, Jimmy John鈥檚 and more.  

Crossing into a transformed airport experience 

PIT’s new terminal is designed to reflect, connect and serve the community, designed with principles of universal access to create a welcoming experience for every visitor. For Pittsburghers, exiting the Fort Pitt Tunnel to a view of the city鈥檚 iconic skyline is an unforgettable experience, one that PIT reflects with the addition of the Skybridge and tunnel. 

Functionally, the terminal Skybridge connects the new landside terminal with the existing airside terminal. It makes for a quicker, more seamless connection from the security checkpoint to the airside terminal. Walking through the Skybridge is akin to journeying through a Pittsburgh street with lighting that mimics the region鈥檚 natural landscape, bringing the outside in.  

For Pittsburgh passengers, the new airport experience doesn鈥檛 end after leaving the Skybridge. Over the past several years, the airside terminal has also undergone renovations, with modernized gate areas, updated and more spacious bathrooms, family restrooms, nursing lounges in each concourse and a new Core area.  

$2.5 billion in economic impact generated 

The new terminal generated an estimated $2.5 billion in economic impact for the region and more than 14,000 jobs. 

Approximately 90 percent of those who worked on the terminal hailed from the Greater Pittsburgh region and 90 percent of the materials and services were sourced locally. That includes 16,000 tons of structural steel that was fabricated locally.  

Design Overview

The new, three-level, 811,000 ft2 terminal was designed to evoke the natural beauty and hardworking spirit of the region, and is a new, welcoming front door that connects the world to Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh to the world.

Designed by Gensler + HDR in association with luis vidal + architects, the terminal is guided by the principles of nature, technology and community (NaTeCo), integrating the region鈥檚 natural beauty, cutting-edge technological and medical research, and sense of pride in the community. This concept manifests in design elements that evoke rolling hills (roof form), forests (columns), and gardens (terraces), all exceptionally interwoven to provide a calming atmosphere and represent the region鈥檚 identity through architecture.

Design highlights include:

• Signature Roof & Columns: The expansive wooded forests and rolling Allegheny Mountains are represented in the terminal鈥檚 sweeping, undulating roof design and the treelike form of the 38 unique, architecturally exposed steel (AESS) column support structures. Additionally, constellation lighting in the ceiling of the terminal reflects the region鈥檚 star-filled night skies and creates a sense of place.
• Strategic Materials: Metal ceilings take on the appearance of warm wood for a welcoming aesthetic while avoiding warping. Large curtainwall glazing allows for abundant natural light.
• Biophilic Integration: The terraces will feature plant species native to Western Pennsylvania and represent Pittsburgh鈥檚 diverse ecoregions, providing spacious areas for respite and fresh air throughout the traveler鈥檚 journey.
• Climate Resilience: Locally sourced and recycled materials were used throughout the terminal while rainwater harvesting systems are used to sustain the terraces鈥� landscaping. The project is pursuing LEED Gold certification and is completely powered by a microgrid using natural gas and solar energy.

Clear and concise signage designed by Gensler, an聽intuitive layout, and seamless passenger journey define the new terminal, reducing walking distances and simplifying the travel experience. Passengers move through聽two distinct levels 鈥� departures above and arrivals below 鈥� ensuring a smooth and efficient flow from landside to airside.

The new Skybridge and tunnel, designed by luis vidal + architects, links the new terminal to the renovated existing airside core 鈥� also designed by the firm 鈥� and draws inspiration from the dramatic sense of compression and expansion travelers experience when emerging from Pittsburgh鈥檚 Fort Pitt Tunnel.