In mid-October, Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) cut the ribbon on its new $1.7 billion terminal in preparation for the subsequent fall public opening. Christina Cassotis, chief executive officer of the Allegheny County Airport Authority, which owns and operates PIT, says this ambitious modernization program will give Pittsburgh the airport it deserves. With a focus on improving passenger experience while also reflecting and connecting the community, the project features a new 811,000-square-foot landside terminal, roadway improvements, a multi-modal complex and an airside renovation.
For Cassotis and her team, the project also became an opportunity to tell the story of Pittsburgh through building design, finish materials, art and the services provided at the airport. “That has been the guiding principle that’s led us,” she comments.
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Originally published: November 3, 2025
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