Pittsburgh International (KPIT), Pennsylvania
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Pittsburgh International (KPIT) is a Level 1 towered airport in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sitting at 1,203 feet elevation roughly 11 nautical miles from the metro area. The airport handled 130,210 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, of which 22,544 were business aviation operations. Four paved runways, the longest reaching 11,500 feet, along with onsite CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement, support a mix of civilian and military traffic including Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command units based at the field.
Runways
Pittsburgh International has four paved runways. The longest, 10R/28L, is 11,500 ft long and 200 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Pittsburgh International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Pittsburgh International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Pittsburgh International recorded 22,544 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KPIT is concentrated in the fall months, with October, November, and August recording the highest monthly operation counts.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 2,189 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Pittsburgh International averages 4.2 days above 90°F in July, 25.4 freeze days in January and 4.4 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82.9°F, and January the coldest, at 36.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Pittsburgh International has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
LOX service is available only during Air National Guard duty hours, and 30 minutes' prior notice is required.
Prior permission is required, with a minimum notice period, for official business through Airfield Management. Transient service is limited. Airfield Management normal duty hours are 1300-0100++ Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and 1300-0500++ Tuesday, Thursday, except holidays. Unit training assembly occurs 1300-2100Z++ Saturday. Transient aircraft must have approval of the 911th Operations Group Commander for prior permission during off-duty hours, and no service is available for space-available passengers during off-duty hours. Aircraft should call Pittsburgh Command Post (Iron City) by radio prior to arrival. Airfield Management does not issue or store COMSEC; contact the Command Post for COMSEC storage.
Taxiway AA does not permit turn-off onto Taxiway A for aircraft with a wingspan of 171 feet or greater, except with prior permission.
Air National Guard aircraft must contact Tanker on 303.0 or Fighter Operations on 293.7 before crossing Runway 28L to obtain clearance to enter.
The air traffic control tower is authorized to have aircraft line up and wait on Runway 28L at Taxiway P during hours of darkness. That specific runway shall be used only for departures, and the intersection must be visible from the tower.
A right turn at the Taxiway G intersection with Runway 10L/28R is not authorized.
Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Military caution: BASH Phase II operations are in effect from July 1 to September 30 annually. Unless mission requirements direct otherwise, flights should not be scheduled within one hour of sunset or sunrise. Transient aircrew should request the bird watch condition from Air Force Reserve Command (Pittsburgh Ops) on 252.1 or Air National Guard Ops (Steel Control) on 311.0. Aircrew will be informed by Steel Control or Pittsburgh Ops if the current bird watch condition is other than low, regardless of BASH phase. Restricted: no Hazard Class/Division 1.1 explosives are permitted.
PCR VALUE: 804/R/A/W/T
PCR VALUE: 980/R/A/W/T
PCR VALUE: 835/R/A/W/T
Aircraft using Taxiway N are prohibited from stopping on the overpass area due to a possible emergency evacuation hazard.
Terminal taxilanes east of Concourses A and B are restricted to Group 3 aircraft and smaller.
Service JASU: Air National Guard (A/M32A-86, AM32-95); Air Force Reserve Command (2 A/M32-86, AM32-95).
Service fluid: LPOX and LHNIT.
Service oil: O-156.
Transient alert service is provided on a no-priority basis.
Air National Guard operations run 1130-2030Z++ Monday through Friday, except holidays, and are closed every other Monday. Non-standard pavement markings are present on the Air National Guard ramp, and there is no transient de-icing capability on that ramp.
Fuel A is provided by the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command for military aircraft only.
The terminal apron is uncontrolled, and pushback is at pilot discretion. Do not exit the terminal apron at Taxiways C1, C4, V3, V4, D1, or W. Contact Ground Control when holding at Taxiways C2, C3, V1, V2, V5, V6, D2, or D3.
Pushback clearance is required from Gates A100 and A101 at Cargo A. Contact Ground Control. Pushback from these gates enters Taxiway N.
Taxiway Z, between Taxiway P and the Hangar 7 apron, is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of 118 feet or less.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Pittsburgh International has five airfields within 22 NM. The closest is Allegheny County (KAGC), 16.13 NM southeast.
Part of the Pittsburgh area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KPIT?
KPIT, Pittsburgh International, has four paved runways, and the longest is 10R/28L at 11,500 feet by 200 feet on a concrete surface. Runway 10C/28C measures 10,775 feet, 10L/28R measures 10,502 feet, and runway 14/32 measures 8,101 feet. All four runways are paved, giving dispatchers multiple options for aircraft of any category operating into Pittsburgh. The airport's maximum paved runway length of 11,500 feet supports the widest range of business and commercial aircraft.
Is fuel available for business aviation at KPIT?
Pittsburgh International (KPIT) lists both 100LL and Jet A fuel types as available for civilian traffic. Military fuel handling is separate: a general remark notes that Fuel A is provided by the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command for military aircraft only. LOX service is also noted as available only during Air National Guard duty hours, with a 30-minute prior notice requirement. Dispatchers arranging military-adjacent fuel needs should account for these restricted hours and notice periods rather than assuming standard civilian availability.
Does KPIT have customs and CBP inspection services?
Yes, Pittsburgh International (KPIT) has CBP inspection services available onsite, along with a USDA compliance agreement. This combination supports international arrivals requiring both customs clearance and agricultural inspection at the same location. Dispatchers planning international legs into KPIT can rely on onsite processing rather than routing to a nearby customs airport. The airport is towered and operates with an attendance schedule covering all days and all hours.
What are the taxiway wingspan restrictions at KPIT?
Pittsburgh International (KPIT) has two taxiway wingspan restrictions noted in its remarks. Taxiway AA does not permit turn-off onto Taxiway A for aircraft with a wingspan of 171 feet or greater, except with prior permission. Taxiway Z, between Taxiway P and the Hangar 7 apron, is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of 118 feet or less. Dispatchers operating larger aircraft at KPIT should account for these restrictions when planning ground movement routes.
When is peak business aviation traffic at KPIT?
Business aviation traffic at Pittsburgh International (KPIT) peaks in October, with 2,189 operations recorded, followed by November at 2,072 and August at 2,078, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. The lowest months are February with 1,597 operations and January with 1,627. Total annual business aviation operations at KPIT reach 22,544 against 130,210 total annual operations. This seasonal pattern shows fall as the busiest period for business aviation activity at the airport.