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Recent News
Updated Mar 28, 2026While Pittsburgh International Airport's new $1.7 billion landside terminal offers 811,000 square feet of space, airport employees have settled into new offices located away from the new terminal. The terminal modernization project is nearing completion with opening day to be announced soon.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrived at Pittsburgh International Airport on March 23, 2026, for training and began public-facing work on March 24 to assist with Transportation Security Administration operations. Wait times at PIT remained under 10 minutes on Monday morning despite the ongoing partial government shutdown affecting TSA workers.
The Allegheny County Airport Authority Board of Directors approved a long-term lease agreement with Skyport on March 20, 2026, for all of Cargo 4's 77,800 square feet of space at Pittsburgh International Airport. Skyport is expected to begin operations in the second quarter of 2026, strengthening cargo operations and supporting continued growth in air freight activity.
Pittsburgh International Airport announced a Community Open House for the new terminal on Saturday, October 11, 2026, from noon to 7 p.m. Registration is required and opens next week. The free event will feature activities for all ages with community partners including the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and Kamin Science Center.
Airport Profile
Key Financial Data (FY 2024)
Enplaned Passengers (FAA CATS)
Cost per Enplanement (CPE)
Revenue
Expense
Ratemaking Overview
Settlement & True-Up
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Extraordinary Coverage Protection (ECP)
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Landing Fee Methodology
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Terminal Rental Rate
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Common Use & Gate Allocation
Additional Bonds Test
Additional Bonds may be issued on parity with the 2025 Bonds provided: (a) an Authorized Authority Representative certifies that Net Revenues for the last audited Fiscal Year or any 12 consecutive months out of the most recent 18 months, together with amounts in the Coverage Account, were at least equal to (i) 125% of Maximum Aggregate Annual Debt Service on all Outstanding Bonds and the proposed Series, and (ii) 100% of maximum aggregate Annual Debt Service for all outstanding Subordinate Obligations; OR (b) a Consultant certifies that (i) historical Net Revenues met the 125%/100% test for the applicable period, and (ii) estimated Net Revenues for the first full Fiscal Year through the later of the fifth full Fiscal Year or third full Fiscal Year with no capitalized interest will be at least equal to 125% of Aggregate Annual Debt Service (including the proposed Series and estimated future bonds for uncompleted Airport Facilities) and 100% of Subordinate Obligations debt service. Exceptions exist for Refunding Bonds, Notes (up to 10% of Net Revenues), and Completion Bonds (up to 15% of original bond principal).
Rate Covenant
The Authority covenants that Net Revenues in each Fiscal Year, together with any amounts available in the Coverage Account, will be equal to at least (i) 125% of Annual Debt Service on the Outstanding Bonds for such Fiscal Year and (ii) 100% of the annual debt service with respect to all outstanding Subordinate Obligations. Annual Debt Service on Outstanding Bonds is reduced by the amount of principal and/or interest paid with Capitalized Interest and PFCs Available for Debt Service. The Coverage Amount means up to 25% of Annual Debt Service that may be deposited in the Coverage Account.
Flow of Funds
All Revenues are deposited to the Revenue Fund and applied in the following priority: First - Operation and Maintenance Fund (monthly deposits for budgeted O&M); Second - Debt Service Funds (monthly deposits for principal and interest on Outstanding Bonds, plus PFCs Available for Debt Service); Third - Debt Service Reserve Fund (monthly deposits to Common Debt Service Reserve Account and any Series Debt Service Reserve Accounts); Fourth - Subordinate Obligation Debt Service Funds; Fifth - Subordinate Obligation Debt Service Reserve Funds; Sixth - Operation and Maintenance Reserve Account; Seventh - Renewal and Replacement Fund; Eighth - Equipment and Capital Outlay Fund (discretionary); Ninth - Coverage Account (discretionary); Tenth - Rate Stabilization Fund (discretionary, not expected to be funded during current Airline Operating Agreements term); Eleventh - Airport System Capital Fund (discretionary, for any lawful purpose).
Source Documents
Official Statements
Financial Statements
Budgets
Source: FAA CATS Form 5100-127, DOT T-100 Market Data, Airport Official Statements · Hub classification: FAA CY 2024 Enplanement Data · Prepared by DWU Consulting