Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT/KPIT)
New routes and frequency possibilities and why these routes would work
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Pittsburgh tops the rankings: The airport has been included on OAG Worldwide’s shortlist of the world’s leading airports for four consecutive years, while also placed among J.D. Powers and Associates’ top 5 airports by customer satisfaction. The city of Pittsburgh itself, with its thriving businesses and entertainment offering, is ranked as the most liveable city in the US by Forbes, The Economist and several others. |
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In keeping with the city’s historical links with the steel industry, the headquarters of US Steel – the world’s tenth largest steel producer – is based in Pittsburgh, while Heinz Field, the home of the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers, is just 32km from the airport.
Other major reasons to serve this airport
- Pittsburgh International Airport continues to be ranked as one of the world’s elite airports, accruing rankings from Official Airline Guide (OAG) Worldwide, Conde’ Nast Traveller, J.D. Powers and Associates, as well as Airport Revenue News.
- The Pittsburgh region is within a day’s drive or 90-minute flight time of nearly 50% of the North American population with services to destinations throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a strategic location for any business and is situated in the western portion of the north-eastern quadrant of the United States, accessible to both consumer and supplier markets.
- The Pittsburgh region sits within 500 miles of 23 of the country’s top 50 metro retail markets, making it a strategic location for transporting any goods.
- Fortune 1,000 companies headquartered in Pittsburgh:
| Rank | Company |
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| 146 | US Steel |
| 217 | PPG Industries |
| 264 | PNC Financial Service Group |
| 293 | H.J. Heinz |
| 408 | Wesco International Inc. |
| 441 | Allegheny Technologies |
| 562 | Dick’s Sporting Goods |
| 577 | Consol Energy |
| 623 | Allegheny Energy |
| 663 | American Eagle Outfitters |
| 736 | Mylan |
| 792 | Kennametal |
| Source: Fortune 500 updated May 1, 2009 | |
Pittsburgh Airport offers a wide range of incentives and support to airlines launching new routes, including TV, radio and print media coverage as well as marketing on the airport’s official website.
Marketing and other support
Pittsburgh International Airport marketing and incentive programme includes:
- Media relations assistance:
- Radio: talk show interviews
- Print: meetings with editorial boards
- Television: appearances on local business/news shows
- Interviews with consumer reporters
- Marketing assistance
- Introductions to key CEOs and business leaders via the Regional Air Service Partnership
- Host reception with business and travel leaders
- Provide contact database of media, travel agencies, corporate travel planners, CVBs and chambers
- Provide a “Best Buys Pittsburgh, Advertising Menu”
- Discount Fares Newsletter participation
- FlyPittsburgh.com – airport website
- Airport Authority awareness programmes
Catchment Area
Pittsburgh Airport’s core catchment area consists of ten counties in south-western Pennsylvania with a population totalling 2.3 million. This area accounts for 80% of the O&D traffic. The airport is within a 90-minute flight time of almost half the entire North American population.
Cargo A is located off runway 10L and has 40,000 sq.ft. of new cargo space.
Under-served freight opportunities and other economic impact factors
Pittsburgh International Airport Cargo Assets
- Corporate headquarters for FedEx Ground
- Worldwide Freight Services has a certified cargo inspection station located on-airport
- US Customs advantages
- PIT US Customs agents are cross-trained to handle freight, perishables and agriculture products
- AMS/AME available
- Custom’s FIS office is located on airport
- CES on airport
- The facility includes 6 dock-high doors for pick-up/delivery
- Freight opportunities
- AFCO has a new cargo building with 3,700sqm available adjacent to a ramp for easy load and off load
- Pittsburgh International Airport has an active “Cargo Task Force” comprised of freight forwarders, trucking, corporations, brokers and ground handlers
- Our airport location makes for easy cargo distribution via direct access to major interstate highways
- Wings Logistics is bringing charters from Asia for major retailers and has found a transit time savings for the customer of six days transit from wheels up to their distribution centres
- US Customs agents at PIT are available to clear cargo 24/7
| Airport | PIT Driving Distance | |
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| Miles | Kilometres | |
| ATL-Atlanta | 698 | 1,123 |
| BUF-Buffalo | 232 | 373 |
| BWI-Baltimore | 267 | 430 |
| CVG-Cincinnati | 308 | 496 |
| CLE-Cleveland | 126 | 203 |
| DCA-Washington | 266 | 428 |
| DTW-Detroit | 268 | 431 |
| JFK-New York | 409 | 658 |
| ORD-Chicago | 470 | 756 |
| ROC-Rochester | 291 | 468 |
| YYZ-Toronto | 326 | 525 |
Pittsburgh was chosen as the site for the 2009 G-20 summit with over 26 countries and heads of state attending, allowing the airport to show its capabilities.
Geography
Pittsburgh International Airport is located 25km west of Pittsburgh, with direct road access and good connectivity to the surrounding Interstate roads.
Infrastructure & Operations
Runways:
- 28R-10L= 10,502(3,201 metres) x 150 (46 metres)
- 28L-10R = 11,5009(3,505 metres) x 200(60 metres)
- 28C-10C = 9,709(2,595 metres) x 150(46 metres)
- 32-14 =8,101(2,469 metres) x 150(46 metres)
- CAT II/III ILS on 2 parallel runways
- Average taxi time is 7 minutes to/from passenger terminal
- FIS facility can process 1,200 passenger per hour
- Slot Coordinated: No
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Airport operations per hour:
- Optimum weather = 152-160 per hour
- Marginal weather = 143-150 per hour
- IFR weather = 119-150 per hour
- Approved noise abatement programme with no operating curfews
- Entire airspace surrounded by ZOB. Favourable to overall operational performance
- FTZ fuel available for international flights
- Can land all aircraft
Terminals:
- One airside terminal with four concourses with a total of 69 domestic gates, 25 commuter gates and 6 international gates
- Minimum connect time:
- Domestic to Domestic: 45 minutes
- Domestic to International: 45 minutes
- International to Domestic: 90 minutes
- International to International: 90 minutes
Important infrastructure developments and/or other news
- A Class - A master planned industrial park on Pittsburgh International Airport property is being developed by the Trammell Crow Company. The park is located with direct access to I-376, providing an excellent location for regional distribution and is located in a Foreign Trade Zone #33. Phase one of the park includes two buildings totaling 30,240sqm.
- Each of the buildings is designed to maximize operational and economic efficiency for a wide range of occupants.
- Currently under development, the park can accommodate real estate requirements ranging from 2,300sqm to 5,500sqm.
- Over 90 acres of land ready for cargo and warehouse development
- New warehouse park with over 93,000sqm of new buildings
- Infrastructure developments
- New (2010) on-airport 62,250sqm world headquarters for Dick’s Sporting Goods
Foreign Trade Zone #33
- The airport has 5,300 acres available for development and activation
- For additional information contact:
- Randy Forister, Sr. Director of Development (+1 412-472-3650)
Vital statistics
- Passenger numbers: 8,031,175 (2009)
- Freight: 67,102 tonnes
- Largest carrier: US Airways
- Other airlines serving the airport are: UA,AA,CO,AC,YX,D1,WN,B6,FL,DL
Financials
Airport charges: www.flypittsburgh.com








