After years of construction and two test runs with thousands of volunteers, we have an opening date for the new terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport.The new landside terminal is set to open on Tuesday, Nov. 18.”From a functional standpoint, really, you’re going to have a much faster, streamlined security experience. You’re going to have a faster baggage claim. It’s going to be twice as fast to get your bags in the new terminal, compared to the old terminal,” airport spokesman Bob Kerlik said. “And then, when you get through, parking is going to be much more streamlined for folks be able to get through. There’s a terminal lot that you can walk from that is right next to the terminal. So from a practical standpoint, it’s going to be much better for passengers as well.”During a ribbon-cutting ceremony last month, Gov. Josh Shapiro said, ” we will have a beautiful gateway to welcome the rest of the county and the country, and the world, right here to Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania.”In October 2021, more than 300 guests watched dignitaries break ground for the new airport terminal on the west ramp, facing the old terminal. When it was announced, it was estimated the terminal would cost $1.4 billion. That number has since gone up with the years-long construction to $1.7 billion. Since then, a number of phases brought us to the opening day excitement. From the final beam being placed during construction to the final installation of a 12-lane TSA checkpoint.Most recently, thousands took to the new terminal for what the Airport Authority called a “stress test,” putting the new terminal to the test with a final trial run before its grand opening.Participants checked in to receive their assigned airline and destination, with some taking their luggage through the TSA checkpoint and others getting their bags checked in at ticketing.In Saturday’s test run, all 13 airlines were present at their ticketing counters, and all 11 new TSA lanes were in use.Parking at the new terminalThe terminal building isn’t the only new experience at Pittsburgh International Airport. The airport now has new parking options thanks to a 3,300-space parking garage and 2,700-space lot. The new garage adds triple the amount of covered parking at PIT, a state-of-the-art space-finder system, new signage, electronic vehicle charging stations and ‘snow-melt’ technology.No more tram With the opening of the new airside terminal, passengers are saying goodbye to the tram. A new pedestrian tunnel will connect the new landside terminal directly to the current airside building. “Connecting the two buildings will increase efficiency in many ways, and it involves much more than eliminating the people mover train,” said Paul Hoback, executive vice president and chief development officer for the Allegheny County Airport Authority.According to officials, eliminating the underground people mover train will save $4.5 million which it costs to operate annually.By connecting the two terminals, the airport will eliminate the underground people mover train that currently transports 10 million travelers, plus thousands of workers. In addition to the time wasted, the train itself costs about $4.5 million annually to operate.New dining, shops and moreThe terminal is introducing 20 new food options that include locally owned businesses to enhance the travel experience.Cafe Conmigo, a locally owned coffee shop, is among the new additions. Owner Derek Davies said his shop aligns well with the terminal’s theme, which includes green space and natural lighting.Another local favorite, Mineo’s Pizza Shop, is also headed to the new terminal.”I think it’s awesome. I have relatives who come in, and they’re going to see my dad’s picture there. We opened this place up in 1958,” Giovanni Mineo Jr. said.The shop will offer exclusive pizza options for travelers, including smaller pies and half-baked frozen pizzas that can be taken on flights.A list of the new spots to dine and shop: Bad Egg Breakfast BarCafe ConmigoCamden Food MarketChampion City SportsConvive CoffeeDuquesne Supply Co.Hammer Made Jimmy John’sMACMi Casa CantinaMineo’s PizzaSambazon Acai BowlsShake ShackStack + Press DelicatessenCurrent dining and shopping options that have stayed: Auntie Anne’sBeercodeBruegger’s BagelsChick-fil-ACinnabonCNN NewsstandDunkin DonutsFarmer’s FridgeFuelRodGaby et JulesHudson BooksellersHudson NewsInMotionJoe and the JuiceJohnston & MurphyLidsMarathon DinerMartiniPenn BreweryPittsburgh Duty FreePrimanti BrosRite AidSarris CandiesStarbucksSunglass HutTGI Friday’s PubThe Strip MarketTumiVino VoloWigle WhiskeyThe impact by the numbersIn addition to the new terminal is expected to bring in around $2.5 billion in economic activity, $1 billion in direct labor income and 14,300 jobs, according to PIT officials.
After years of construction and two test runs with thousands of volunteers, we have an opening date for the new terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport.
The new landside terminal is set to open on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
“From a functional standpoint, really, you’re going to have a much faster, streamlined security experience. You’re going to have a faster baggage claim. It’s going to be twice as fast to get your bags in the new terminal, compared to the old terminal,” airport spokesman Bob Kerlik said. “And then, when you get through, parking is going to be much more streamlined for folks be able to get through. There’s a terminal lot that you can walk from that is right next to the terminal. So from a practical standpoint, it’s going to be much better for passengers as well.”
During a ribbon-cutting ceremony last month, Gov. Josh Shapiro said, “[With this new terminal,] we will have a beautiful gateway to welcome the rest of the county and the country, and the world, right here to Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania.”
In October 2021, more than 300 guests watched dignitaries break ground for the new airport terminal on the west ramp, facing the old terminal. When it was announced, it was estimated the terminal would cost $1.4 billion. That number has since gone up with the years-long construction to $1.7 billion.
Since then, a number of phases brought us to the opening day excitement. From the final beam being placed during construction to the final installation of a 12-lane TSA checkpoint.
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Most recently, thousands took to the new terminal for what the Airport Authority called a “stress test,” putting the new terminal to the test with a final trial run before its grand opening.
Participants checked in to receive their assigned airline and destination, with some taking their luggage through the TSA checkpoint and others getting their bags checked in at ticketing.
In Saturday’s test run, all 13 airlines were present at their ticketing counters, and all 11 new TSA lanes were in use.
Parking at the new terminal
The terminal building isn’t the only new experience at Pittsburgh International Airport. The airport now has new parking options thanks to a 3,300-space parking garage and 2,700-space lot.
The new garage adds triple the amount of covered parking at PIT, a state-of-the-art space-finder system, new signage, electronic vehicle charging stations and ‘snow-melt’ technology.
No more tram
With the opening of the new airside terminal, passengers are saying goodbye to the tram. A new pedestrian tunnel will connect the new landside terminal directly to the current airside building.
“Connecting the two buildings will increase efficiency in many ways, and it involves much more than eliminating the people mover train,” said Paul Hoback, executive vice president and chief development officer for the Allegheny County Airport Authority.
According to officials, eliminating the underground people mover train will save $4.5 million which it costs to operate annually.
By connecting the two terminals, the airport will eliminate the underground people mover train that currently transports 10 million travelers, plus thousands of workers. In addition to the time wasted, the train itself costs about $4.5 million annually to operate.
New dining, shops and more
The terminal is introducing 20 new food options that include locally owned businesses to enhance the travel experience.
Cafe Conmigo, a locally owned coffee shop, is among the new additions. Owner Derek Davies said his shop aligns well with the terminal’s theme, which includes green space and natural lighting.
Another local favorite, Mineo’s Pizza Shop, is also headed to the new terminal.
“I think it’s awesome. I have relatives who come in, and they’re going to see my dad’s picture there. We opened this place up in 1958,” Giovanni Mineo Jr. said.
The shop will offer exclusive pizza options for travelers, including smaller pies and half-baked frozen pizzas that can be taken on flights.
A list of the new spots to dine and shop:
- Bad Egg Breakfast Bar
- Cafe Conmigo
- Camden Food Market
- Champion City Sports
- Convive Coffee
- Duquesne Supply Co.
- Hammer Made
- Jimmy John’s
- MAC
- Mi Casa Cantina
- Mineo’s Pizza
- Sambazon Acai Bowls
- Shake Shack
- Stack + Press Delicatessen
Current dining and shopping options that have stayed:
- Auntie Anne’s
- Beercode
- Bruegger’s Bagels
- Chick-fil-A
- Cinnabon
- CNN Newsstand
- Dunkin Donuts
- Farmer’s Fridge
- FuelRod
- Gaby et Jules
- Hudson Booksellers
- Hudson News
- InMotion
- Joe and the Juice
- Johnston & Murphy
- Lids
- Marathon Diner
- Martini
- Penn Brewery
- Pittsburgh Duty Free
- Primanti Bros
- Rite Aid
- Sarris Candies
- Starbucks
- Sunglass Hut
- TGI Friday’s Pub
- The Strip Market
- Tumi
- Vino Volo
- Wigle Whiskey
The impact by the numbers
In addition to the new terminal is expected to bring in around $2.5 billion in economic activity, $1 billion in direct labor income and 14,300 jobs, according to PIT officials.
