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Pittsburgh International Airport

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States)

IATA: PIT ICAO: KPIT

Longest Active Runway

11,500 ft

3,505 meters

Field Elevation

1,203 ft

367 m MSL

Runway Inventory

4 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

40.4915°, -80.2329°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

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RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#260 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#428 of 7558

Top 5.7% percentile worldwide

National Standing (United States)

#27 in US

#92 of 2020 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+15%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Pittsburgh International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,500 ft (3,505 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #260. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #428 worldwide (Top 5.7%) and #27 nationally in United States.

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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Pittsburgh International Airport boasts one of the most generous physical airfield layouts in North America. Built originally to handle hundreds of connecting flights per hour for US Airways, PIT's four runways—three of which exceed 10,500 ft—virtually eliminate ground delays. Elevated at 1,203 ft MSL, PIT provides reliable all-weather capability for domestic passenger networks and international air cargo freighters.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments

Four active runways: three parallel east-west vectors 10L/28R (10,502 ft), 10C/28C (10,775 ft), 10R/28L (11,500 ft / 3,505 m) and crosswind Runway 14/32 (8,101 ft).

Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities

Opened in 1952; opened the landmark Midfield Terminal in 1992 as a massive fortress hub for US Airways. Following airline restructuring, Pittsburgh rightsized its facilities with a stunning $1.5 billion terminal modernization in 2025.

Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role

Premier airport for Western Pennsylvania and the Upper Ohio Valley, located 114 NM southeast of Cleveland (CLE).

Data Nuances & Operational Quirks

Airfield pavement capacity is built to mega-hub standards, allowing simultaneous triple-parallel instrument landings across three 10,000+ ft runways.

📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) · FAA Form 5010-1 Airport Master Record & NFDC Surveyed Aeronautical Data · AirNav PIT Master Record ↗

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🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Pittsburgh International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 1,203 ft (367 m MSL) in Pittsburgh. Situated in low-lying coastal terrain, the aerodrome benefits from dense ambient atmospheric pressure, maximizing turbine engine thrust and wing lift efficiency across all departure vectors.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

1 Qualifying Aerodrome in Vicinity

Premier airport for Western Pennsylvania and the Upper Ohio Valley, located 114 NM southeast of Cleveland (CLE). Within a 100 NM radius, the facility coordinates airspace flows with 1 qualifying commercial aerodromes, with Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) located 91.8 NM away.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 11,500 ft (3,505 m)

Pittsburgh International Airport's active flight strips comprise 10R/28L (11,500 ft), 10C/28C (10,775 ft), 10L/28R (10,502 ft), 14/32 (8,101 ft). With a longest active threshold of 11,500 ft (3,505 m), the aerodrome satisfies unrestricted long-haul takeoff and landing distance requirements for heavy twin-aisle and four-engine widebodies (ICAO Code 4E/4F).

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
10R/28L	11,500 ft (3505m)	200 ft (61m)	`Concrete (CON)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
10C/28C	10,775 ft (3284m)	150 ft (46m)	`Permanent Paved (PEM)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
10L/28R	10,502 ft (3201m)	150 ft (46m)	`Permanent Paved (PEM)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
14/32	8,101 ft (2469m)	150 ft (46m)	`Concrete (CON)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (Cleveland)	`CLE`	91.8 NM (170 km)	9,953 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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