Pittsburgh International Airport (KPIT)
Large airport · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Airport data
| Name | Pittsburgh International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPIT |
| IATA | PIT |
| Elevation | 1,203 ft (367 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°29'29" W 80°13'58" 40.49150, -80.23290 |
| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10C/28C | 10,775 ft (3284 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 10L/28R | 10,502 ft (3201 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 10R/28L | 11,500 ft (3505 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
| 14/32 | 8,101 ft (2469 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Pittsburgh International Airport at a glance
Pittsburgh International Airport is a large airport in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, known to airline systems as PIT. The field elevation of 1,203 ft (367 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPIT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 10R/28L — offers 11,500 ft (3505 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10R points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPIT shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Pittsburgh International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny County Airport | KAGC | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Beaver County Airport | KBVI | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Wheeling Ohio County Airport | KHLG | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Arnold Palmer Regional Airport | KLBE | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Youngstown Warren Regional Airport | KYNG | 93 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pittsburgh International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,203 ft field elevation of Pittsburgh International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Pittsburgh International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pittsburgh International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pittsburgh International Airport is KPIT, and its IATA code is PIT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pittsburgh International Airport above sea level?
Pittsburgh International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,203 feet (367 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pittsburgh International Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.4915, -80.2329 — in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Allegheny County Airport, about 30 km away.
Does KPIT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPIT appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Pittsburgh International Airport?
Pittsburgh International Airport has 4 runways. The longest, 10R/28L, measures 11,500 ft (3505 m) with a CON surface.