Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro joined state and local elected officials in celebrating the opening of a new terminal at the Pittsburgh International Airport on Oct. 14.
The terminal ushers in a new era of air travel, infrastructure investment and economic growth for Western Pennsylvania, officials said. Part of the Pittsburgh International Airports $1.7 billion Terminal Modernization Program (TMP), the new terminal will be part of the city’s hosting of the 2026 NFL draft which is expected to draw as many as 700,000 visitors and generate $213 million in economic impact.
The new passenger-focused 811,000-square-foot terminal is expected to streamline travel, showcase the western part of the state, and serve as a gateway to the region.
“Pittsburgh is on the rise — from events like the NFL Draft in 2026 to groundbreaking innovation in tech and life sciences — and the new Pittsburgh International Airport terminal is going to open the door to even more growth and opportunity,” Shapiro said. “This project has created thousands of jobs and cut fuel costs for airlines, and it will streamline the airport experience for the millions of travelers who pass through PIT every year. Pittsburgh’s new terminal will serve as the gateway to a region on the rise – and coupled with our historic investments in Downtown, we’re working to deliver real results all across Western Pennsylvania for years to come.”
Officials said the new facility will cut passenger travel time in half with 12 state-of-the-art security lanes and 6,000 additional parking spaces. The terminal will also feature art installations from regional artists. The TMP has created an estimated 14,300 jobs and generated $2.5 billion in regional economic activity while extending the life of the airport by 40 years.
“This new terminal stands as a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of Pittsburgh’s tradesmen and women,” Lt. Governor Austin Davis said. “A blueprint is just lines on paper — it takes carpenters, ironworkers, plumbers, and electricians to make it real. I want to thank every worker who spent long hours on this site building a world-class terminal that will welcome travelers from across the country and the globe to Western Pennsylvania… And to the workers who keep this airport running every day — from baggage handlers to TSA agents, flight attendants, and pilots — we see you, and we appreciate everything you do.”