Facts & Figures
How can the impact of transforming PIT be quantified? Here are some key facts and figures.
Construction Jobs
The transformed PIT has reshaped the future of Pittsburgh International Airport, but also brought value to the region in many forms including:
- An addition of 14,300 direct and indirect jobs
- Creation of more than 7,800 direct temporary design and constructions jobs, including:
- 563 jobs in the pre-construction design phase
- 5,548 jobs during the construction phase
- Indirect creation of more than 6,500 temporary spin-off jobs in the region
Economic Impact
PIT’s transformation is delivering long-term economic benefits to the airport and the region, including:
- Generating approximately $2.5 billion in economic activity
- $1 billion in direct labor income (2021 values)
- $700 million (2021 values) in gross regional product/value for the region
- Generating more than $27 million in state and local income tax
- Extending the life of the facility by 40 years—all without using a single local tax dollar
Passenger Impact
For passengers, the transformed PIT offers a more efficient and enjoyable experience. Enhancements include:
- Increasing the main security checkpoint area
- Reducing the time it takes to get from curbside to airside by 50 percent
- Increasing area for concessions and retail
- Increasing covered parking by 3x the amount of current spots
- Reducing the time it takes to get from International Arrivals to curbside by 67 percent
- A dedicated Ground Transportation Center
- One Meeter/Greeter location for less confusion
- Only one level change from curb to gates
