Pittsburgh Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Pittsburgh Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

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PIT Airport Overview

What to Expect

Pittsburgh Airport (code: PIT) has a new landside terminal, opened in November 2025, connected by a pedestrian bridge to the existing airside terminal with four concourses. The new layout eliminates the need for the airport train, making it easier to get between check-in, security and the gates. The airport is open 24 hours a day, but security checkpoints close daily from 10:30 PM to 2:30 AM.

Travellers can enjoy free WiFi and a selection of local eateries, breweries and shops, including new dining and retail options introduced with the terminal modernization. Economy-class travellers who want to upgrade their layover can pay to enter two airport lounges.

Sleeping in Pittsburgh Airport

Pittsburgh Airport is open 24 hours, and travellers have managed to sleep here overnight, although finding a comfortable spot can be challenging. Older reviews describe armrest-divided seating, overhead music and limited overnight food options, with a few darker, quieter areas offering some relief. The new terminal opened in November 2025, so sleeping conditions may have improved, but if you arrive between 10:30 PM and 2:30 AM, you’ll need to wait before security until checkpoints reopen. For detailed sleeping locations, conditions, photos and traveller tips, see our Guide to Sleeping in Pittsburgh Airport or read the latest traveller reviews

For uninterrupted sleep, a hotel is on airport grounds. Nearby hotels also offer free airport shuttles. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.

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Airport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

While the terminal itself remains open overnight, access is limited. If you are landside, you will not be able to pass through security until you have check-in and dropped off your bags. Always confirm check-in and bag-drop times directly with your airline, especially for early flights.

Security screening:

Main Checkpoint (Transit Level): 10:30 PM to 2:30 AM

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in Pittsburgh airport sounds like a nightmare, there is a hotel on airport grounds and several nearby hotels that provide free airport shuttles:

Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
On airport grounds, accessible by hotel shuttle.

Nearby hotels with free airport shuttles:

Hilton Garden Inn (1.8 mi)
Doubletree by Hilton (1.9 mi)
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham (1.9 mi)
Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport Hotel (2.5 mi)

Courtyard by Marriott (2.6 mi)
Pittsburgh Airport Marriott (4.1 mi)
Comfort Suites (4.2 mi)
Homewood Suites (4.9 mi)
Sonesta Simply Suites (5 mi)

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.

American Airlines Admirals Club – Location: Airside, Main Lobby, Mezzanine Level. Lounge Access: Pay at the door with proof of American Airlines ticket, subject to eligibility • Lounge membership programs.
The Club at PIT – Location: Airside, Concourse C, near Gate C1. The lounge is also accessible from Concourses A, B and D. Showers are available for an additional fee. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.

Military Lounge

USO Lounge – A free lounge for eligible military personnel and their families, offering seating, refreshments, computers and charging stations. Location: Airside, Concourse C, near Gate C54. Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Sun, Mon, Thurs, Fri) • 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Tues, Wed) • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Sat).

Food & Drinks

There are no confirmed 24-hour restaurants at Pittsburgh Airport. Most food outlets operate on flight schedules, with many opening around 4:00 AM and closing between 8:00 PM and midnight.

Farmer’s Fridge vending machines are available 24 hours for fresh, packaged meals outside regular restaurant hours.
The Strip Market (Airside, Center Core) offers grab-and-go snacks and meals and is open 4:00 AM – midnight.

Overnight options are limited, so late-night arrivals should plan ahead.

Drinking Water
Water bottle refill fountains are reported to be available airside, generally near restrooms in most concourses.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Luggage storage and lockers are not available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

Mobile Charging

Power outlets and USB charging points are available throughout the terminal. Portable charging rods can also be purchased or exchanged at the FuelRod kiosk. Location: Airside, Concourse C

Showers

Public showers are not available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

WiFi / Internet

Free WiFi is available at Pittsburgh Airport. No passwords or purchases are necessary. Just open your browser to be automatically connected to the FlyPittsburgh.com homepage.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Baggage Carts – Smarte Carte baggage carts are available at multiple locations throughout the airport. Rates: unknown.

Family Services
Baby Care Facilities – Nursing rooms offer private spaces with comfortable seating, sinks and changing tables. Locations: Landside, every floor of the new terminal • Airside, all four concourses.
Children’s Play Area – A children’s play area features interactive installations designed to encourage creativity and movement, including a custom runway, scavenger hunt and movement chairs. A nursing room and family restroom are located nearby. Location: Airside, Concourse C.

Information Desk – Staffed information desks are available landside and airside. Airport ambassadors also provide assistance. Hours: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM (Mon–Fri) • 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Sat).

Money
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available in multiple locations landside and airside. Fees may apply depending on your bank.
Currency Exchange – CXI Currency Exchange operates landside.

Pet Relief Area – Pet relief areas are available outside the landside terminal near the car rental building and airside in Concourse D, across from Gate D1.

Interfaith Reflection Room – A quiet space for prayer or reflection is available airside on the Mezzanine Level.
Sensory Room – A sound-reduced room designed for travellers who need a calmer environment. Lighting and activities can be adjusted to individual needs. Location: Airside, Concourse A.
Shopping & Duty Free – A mix of newsstands, convenience shops and specialty retail is available throughout the airport, including Pittsburgh Duty Free. Expect most shops to follow flight schedules rather than operate overnight.
SIM Cards – According to a traveller report (Oct 2023), SIM cards are not sold at the airport. Visitors are advised to purchase SIM cards off-airport at convenience stores, pharmacies, or mobile carrier shops.
Smoking – Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the airport.
Workspace – Jabbrrbox sound-controlled work pods provide a private space for calls or focused work. Available airside in select concourses.

Things to do & see
Art in the Airport – Rotating and permanent art installations are displayed throughout the terminal, with a focus on local history, culture, and interactive exhibits. Live performances are occasionally held in the Center Core.
Piano – Live piano performances take place weekly on Thursdays, typically around midday. Location: Landside, Level 3.

Airlines

Pittsburgh Airport is served by the following airlines: Air Canada • Alaska Airlines • Allegiant Airlines • American Airlines • Breeze Airways • British Airways • Delta Air Lines • Frontier Airlines • JetBlue • Southwest Airlines • Southern Airways Express • Spirit • Sun Country • United Airlines.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

Pittsburgh Airport is served by Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s 28X Airport Flyer, which connects the airport with Downtown Pittsburgh, Oakland, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh and Robinson Towne Center. Buses operate approximately every 30–40 minutes, from around 5:00 AM to midnight. The bus stop is located outside Door 9 on the Ground Level of the new terminal. For route maps, schedules and fares, visit Pittsburgh Regional Transit.

Car Rentals

Car rental counters and vehicle pickup are located in the new rental car facility, connected to the terminal by an enclosed walkway. On-site agencies include Alamo • Avis • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise • Hertz • National • SIXT. Compare car rental prices on Expedia

Hotel Shuttles

See Airport Hotels above.

Ride Apps

Uber and Lyft operate from Pittsburgh Airport. The designated pickup area is across the road from Door 7 on the Ground Level. Follow airport signage and the pickup instructions in your app.

Taxis and Shuttles

Taxis and prearranged shuttle services are available at the ground transportation area on the Ground Level of the new terminal. Follow signs for taxis and commercial transportation. Availability may vary overnight.

Last updated: 2026-10-14

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.