Pittsburgh International Airport Sets November 18 Opening For New Terminal
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) will debut its new terminal on November 18, 2025, just ahead of the Thanksgiving rush. The date follows months of trials that culminated in two large public tests involving 2,000+ participants to validate systems and passenger flow.
What’s New In The Terminal
Designed by Gensler, HDR, and luis vidal + architects, the building prioritizes light, space, and speed. Expect high ceilings, abundant daylight, and four outdoor terraces landscaped to mirror Western Pennsylvania’s scenery. Security gets a major upgrade with 12 TSA lanes and advanced screening, while a reengineered baggage system shortens conveyor length from ~8 miles to ~3 miles, targeting ~50% faster delivery. Parking expands to 6,000+ spaces (about 2,300 covered), both garages a short walk to the terminal.
Airlines & Operators At PIT
15 airlines serve PIT: American, Allegiant, Air Canada, Alaska, Breeze, British Airways, Delta, Frontier, Icelandair, JetBlue, Spirit, Southwest, Southern Airways Express, Sun Country, and United. Two tour operators—Apple Vacations and Vacation Express—also run seasonal flights. PIT is an official hub for Southern Airways Express; Southwest carries the most passengers, while American maintains significant departures and a large maintenance presence.
Where You Can Fly
PIT offers 56 domestic and 6 international destinations year-round or seasonally. Current international points include London Heathrow (LHR), Cancún (CUN), Montréal (YUL), Toronto (YYZ), Punta Cana (PUJ), and Reykjavík Keflavík (KEF).
Economic Impact & Local Build
The $1.7 billion terminal program is credited with roughly $2.5 billion in regional economic impact and 14,000+ jobs. About 90% of the construction workforce and materials were sourced locally, including 16,000 tons of structural steel. Airport officials note that no local tax dollars funded the project.
A Brief History Of PIT
Opened in 1952, Pittsburgh began with five airlines and later served as a modest TWA hub. A $1 billion expansion tailored for US Airways transformed it into a major connecting complex in the 1990s. Today, the facility is owned and operated by the Allegheny County Airport Authority.
What Travelers Should Expect
With new checkpoints, shorter walking distances from parking, streamlined baggage, and modern wayfinding displays, the terminal is built for faster curb-to-gate times. The airport’s extensive public trials were designed to smooth the opening day transition for passengers and airlines alike.
Bottom Line
Pittsburgh’s new terminal opens November 18, 2025, bringing brighter spaces, 12-lane security, faster bags, and walkable garages to PIT. The project is a locally built, economics-positive overhaul that modernizes the passenger experience and positions Pittsburgh for its next phase of growth.
