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Updated Mar 1, 2026Pittsburgh International Airport had 443 diverted flights land at PIT in 2025, falling just short of the historic high of 463 set in 2018. Airlines and FAA consider PIT a preferred diversion airport due to its inland location, robust runway infrastructure and reputation for remaining open when major coastal hubs close due to weather.
Pittsburgh International Airport became the first airport worldwide to receive Universal Design Certification from University at Buffalo's Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access on February 20, 2026. The certification recognizes PIT's holistic approach to accessibility, achieving exceptional scores in sensory inclusion, mobility access, and lighting across seven core principles of universal design.
Iconic Pittsburgh pizza shop Mineo's Pizza House opened its new location at Pittsburgh International Airport on February 2, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The restaurant, in business since the 1950s, is located in the main food court at the airport, giving travelers an authentic way to experience Pittsburgh's local flavors.
United Airlines announced on January 17, 2026 it will offer daily, year-round nonstop service between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles beginning March 29. United joins American Airlines and Breeze Airways on the route, marking United's return to PIT-LAX for the first time since 2014. The announcement follows PIT's 9.85 million passengers in 2025, the second busiest year since 2006.
Aer Lingus announced in December 2025 the first-ever nonstop service between Pittsburgh and Dublin, with four flights per week through most of 2026. The service represents Pittsburgh's third European destination alongside daily British Airways London service and seasonal Icelandair Reykjavik flights, marking expanded international connectivity not seen in years.
Airport Profile
Key Financial Data (FY 2024)
Enplaned Passengers (T-100)
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
Airline Use Agreements
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