PIT Among Fastest Growing U.S. Airports, Says Trade Group

Pittsburgh International Airport ranks fourth in growth among medium-to-large U.S. airports, and passenger traffic is now surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

Airline capacity — an industry term for scheduled seats — is projected to increase 13 percent for the second quarter of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, according to new data from Airlines for America, a trade group.

Only the Charlotte, Milwaukee and Philadelphia airports project higher growth.

“Airlines continue to recognize the strength and value of the Pittsburgh market,” said Joe Rotterdam, Director, Air Service Development at PIT. “As a result, we are seeing carriers respond to the region’s growing demand by adding more capacity into Pittsburgh.”