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Air Transportation

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

Located just 16 miles west of downtown Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh International Airport is easily accessible from most of western Pennsylvania's major interstates. Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is a world-class facility that accommodates more than 10 million travelers in nearly 210,000 aircraft operations per year. With about 191 non-stop flights per day to 49 destinations, Pittsburgh International Airport is served by 13 air carriers. PIT has been frequently recognized for its quality in meeting traveler's needs. The OAG Worldwide listed the facility to its short list of the world's best airports for four consecutive years. The market research leader, JD Power and Associates named PIT among the top five airports in its two recent customer satisfaction surveys. Conde Nast Traveler's Magazine named PIT among the best in the United States and in the world in its People's Choice Award.

Opened October 1, 1992, Pittsburgh International's Midfield Terminal brought a new vision to the region for domestic and international air travel. Designed to be the nation's best gateway to international commerce, PIT is within a 90-minute flight of 70 percent of North America's population. Capacity is one of PIT's most valuable assets.

The following link shows the layout of the Pittsburgh Airport

Airlines

The following are the airlines that service the Pittsburgh International Airport. To visit an airline's website, click on its name.

Airlines Gates Reservations
Air Canada C51,C53 (888) 247-2262
AirTran Airways C52, C54 (800) 247-8726
American Airlines D86, D87, D88, D89 (800) 433-7300
American Eagle D86, D87, D88, D89 (800) 433-7300
Continental D77, D79 (800) 523-3273
Continental Express D77, D79 (800) 523-3273
Delta D76, D78, D80 (800) 221-1212
Atlantic Southeast D76, D78, D80 (800) 221-1212
Comair D76, D78, D80 (800) 221-1212
Express 1 D82, D84 (800) 225-2525
JetBlue C56, C58 (800) 538-2583
Midwest Airlines D76 (800) 452-2022
Myrtle Beach Direct D79 (877) 432-3473
Northwest D82, D84 (800) 225-2525
Mesaba D82, D84 (800) 225-2525
Pinnacle D82, D84 (800) 225-2525
Southwest Airlines A1, A3 (800) 435-9792
United C51, C53 (800) 241-6522
Mesa C51, C53 (800) 241-6522
Shuttle America C51, C53 (800) 241-6522
United Express C51, C53 (800) 241-6522
US Airways A2, A4-25, B26-50 (800) 428-4322
US Airways Express A16-25 (800) 428-4322
USA3000 C58 (877) 872-3000

Ground Tranportation

General Directions to the Hotel

From Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

  • Distance: 23 MI / 37.01 KM South to Hotel
  • Shuttle Charge (one way): $21.00 (USD)
  • Taxi Charge (one way): $55.00 (USD)
  • Time by taxi: 35 minutes
  • Take Route 60 South to I-279 North. Follow signs for I-376 East, take Exit 2A. Follow until you get to South Bellefield Avenue and make a Left. Follow to Fifth Avenue and make a Left. Follow to Lytton Avenue and make a Right. Hotel on Right.

Driving Directions

Follow signs for I-376 East, take Exit 2A (Forbes Avenue/Oakland). This will put you right onto Forbes Avenue. Follow until you get to South Bellefield Avenue and make a Left. Follow South Bellefield to Fifth Avenue and make a Left. Follow Fifth Avenue to Lytton Avenue and make a Right. Hotel will be on Right.
 

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