When Pittsburgh International Airport opened its new landside terminal in November 2025, it wasn’t just a ribbon‑cutting – it was a reset. The project replaced a 30‑year‑old layout designed for a hub airline that no longer exists, transforming the airport into a streamlined, Pittsburgh‑first operation built around the people who actually use it.

The Terminal Modernization Program (TMP) did more than link a new 800,000 ft² landside terminal directly to the existing concourses. It rethought a half‑mile disconnect between tickets and gates, retired the underground tram called the Automatic People Mover (APM), and re‑established clarity, comfort, and efficiency as the organizing principles of the passenger journey.

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Originally published: February 26, 2026