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"Always use the alternate security checkpoint outside to save time."(22 Tips)
"... down breakfast, try Bar Symon, from renowned chef and Food Network star..."(10 Tips)
"Free wifi, clean bathrooms, great dining and shopping..."(19 Tips)
"Spend some time exploring, there is a dinosaur and a mall"(6 Tips)

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JendaFebruary 27, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Traveling with a service animal? There's an animal relief area next to the post office in Concourse D. Even of you're not traveling with a svc animal, go anyway. Seeing the fire hydrant is worth it.
Goutham GaneshJanuary 14, 2018
Has a trex skeleton! Clean! Decorated walls! One Starbucks and a McDonald to save your lives when you get stranded in the airport due to snow strom
Upvoted Dec 26, 2020
Michael TchouSeptember 28, 2014
For an excellent sit down breakfast, try Bar Symon, from renowned chef and Food Network star Michael Symon. Was fast and delicious!
Jeffrey ZeldmanSeptember 10, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Clean, spacious, modern. Have never seen it crowded. TSA line never too bad. Friendly and polite staff. High staff to customer ratio.
Ashley GillilandApril 3, 2018
I love that they work with all airlines & the building is so easy to navigate through with proper markings. It’s never crowded!
Doug ZiskaApril 2, 2014
Love this airport! Security lines are never very long and there are some great shops in the main terminal where all the concourse branch off from! Just wish the had shuttles or buses out. Upgrade!!
Jenya SOctober 2, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Free wifi, clean bathrooms, great dining and shopping options / one of the best airports in the US and always very efficient at security control.
Hakeem BilalJanuary 7, 2019
Been here 25+ times
They stepped their game up big time. This airport now has everything you need, from diarrhea inducing burritos to high end blazers and fancy jewelry. One stop shop for all yinz Pittsburghers
Victor SoaresOctober 17, 2014
There's an awesome place across from gate A11 where there are two power outlets and some seats. None of the nearby gates were in use so the area was quiet enough to take a call while charging up.
Benjamin ZouFebruary 2, 2019
PIA is what makes Tigers(NA Schools) more diverse, because PIA can be stood for Public &(and) International Atmosphere. Allegheny(County) is the key compass of diversity of culture. PIA, part of Pitt.
Drew HawkinsMay 3, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Free WiFi and a back entrance "secret" alternative security checkpoint. Best parts of this airport
Sean StaleyApril 9, 2015
Been here 25+ times
If you have a pet and some time, take your pet to the outside relief areas instead of the one inside the terminals. The outdoor ones are on either side of the baggage claim doors in the grassy areas.
Bew RadleyOctober 14, 2011
Don't get tricked into the alternate tsa check in. It's a small hike away and by the time u get there the line is as long as the line you just left.
Erin SparlingJuly 28, 2019
Been here 25+ times
If you have TSA Pre, use the main screening lines downstairs; the line moves fast. If you don’t, definitely use the secondary screening line, accessed in the morning via the back door upstairs.
Majid DaudiNovember 4, 2010
Head to Nature's Kitchen in the main food court...they've got some pretty decent Jerk Chicken chunks served on a bed of rice, with green beans and the Pesto pasta salad on the side. A delicious lunch!
Sean StaleyApril 9, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Seriously, skip the main TSA line and go through the alternate route. Never fails to blast through security using the alternate route. It's located on the top floor by United and restrooms.
Graham KukuckaMarch 21, 2015
Been here 50+ times
Such great carpet we have at PIT! I think it's 3 Rivers, but then the rivers are also the exhaust trail from that little plane there. "You seen 'at!???"
Leah SinsheimerJune 26, 2012
If you have some time before your flight, eat at Bar Symon in the central area (top of the escalator to terminals). Great service, great food, great beer list, and great value.
Jackson GallagherAugust 28, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Pittsburgh is one of the most well designed airports. It served as a US Air hub until 2004 or so and now many gates are empty but the shopping and food is still superb and constantly being renovated.
Joy PachuckiJune 17, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Love the alternate security point, has always been dramatically quicker. Free wifi is also an added bonus of PIT!
Andra ZapartanNovember 3, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Love the big Christmas tree that they put on in December 🎄🎄🎄
Shalin MantriAugust 7, 2018
Been here 100+ times
Order your Uber right before getting on the escalator down to the tram. Your car will arrive as soon as you walk out of door 4 on the other end!
Kimber B.November 15, 2019
I wish EVERY airport had a RiteAid or similar drug store in it... sooo helpful for us road warriors to buy the real stuff we want and need!
Corey ClaytonOctober 30, 2011
Hidden power outlet!!: check out the TGI Friday's in the center of the midfield terminal. There's an outlet behind the column in the bar entrance. Be kind, tip your server well!
JeannieAugust 31, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Buy your drinks or snacks at Rite Aid. The prices there are the same as the street prices. You can also use your savings card ;) Everywhere else you'll pay steep airport/airplane prices.
Avery JenkinsOctober 9, 2012
Please check to make sure you seat belt is securely fastened. Your seat back and tray table are in the full upright and locked position & all carry-on luggage is placed completely underneath the seat.
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Kevin WilliamsSeptember 1, 2015
Love free wifi without being forced to jump through any hoops. Need more charging stations tho. Love the post office and rite aid right in the airport gates. More airports need that
Ben GaspariniApril 14, 2018
Pretty solid airport, not overly crowded and has some nice spots to hangout and watch a game while you wait.
Brenda AskinsOctober 22, 2013
If you're looking for a great breakfast while you're waiting for a flight, try Charley's Grilled Subs near terminal A. Outstanding omelet made with real eggs.
Ben SteinerAugust 16, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Free WiFi, decent shopping for an airport and no single monopoly by any one airline keeps everybody fairly honest. Alternative checkpoint is nice for weekday mornings if you don't have PreCheck
JendaJuly 1, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Extended parking shelter numbers don't match the numbers on the poles. Be sure to note both or you will wind up with a long walk.
Kevin BurgAugust 18, 2014
Been here 10+ times
My goto for long distance travel by air in and out of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
Daniella SquicqueroMarch 26, 2014
1) Connect to "FlyPittsburgh" for a good Wi-Fi connection. 2) Purchasing the preferred upgrade at check-in is truly worth it. Zero line and first to board. 3) Fly often!
Jonathan AdamsJune 5, 2013
No surprise, but the Pittsburgh Welcome Desk people (downstairs by baggage claim) were charming and helped me pick a great run for the morning.
Jenny L.September 20, 2015
Get here early or sign up for precheck. Security line on a Sunday afternoon snakes around and extends to the doorway.
Mark SchroederAugust 4, 2013
They now have the TSA pre-check service so Global Entry folks can bypass all the big security lines.
Bianca ZeilerJune 15, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Small make your own at Currito, Irish coffee with both and whipped cream to go from chilis, and sunglass hut at 6 am for when you inevitably forget your shades at home!
Pam HarrisApril 22, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Get here early for Sunday evening and Monday morning flights. They still haven't figured out that those are peak travel times.
Manako IhayaDecember 13, 2018
Been here 5+ times
The Classic Shine lady at Gates A entrance shines your shoes and boots like no other, not missing any details!
Dafyd JonesSeptember 18, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The "alternate security checkpoint" (upstairs, by check-in) typically has shorter lines, fewer nudey scanners and vomits you out on the far end of the transit, ready for a quick escape. Use it.
Eric OAugust 20, 2013
If you're a first-time visitor, start looking for dinosaurs as soon as you step into the airport. Pittsburgh is littered with dinosaurs, and the airport is no exception.
Christine SadleyAugust 11, 2014
Been here 50+ times
Alternate security checkpoint is def the way to go. I usually walk right through, no more than ~10 minute wait most days.
Rayad KhanFebruary 18, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Try Brueggers in Concourse B for lots of fresh toppings to go with your bagel. The squeezed OJ is also great.
Don DibertDecember 6, 2014
Been here 50+ times
YES! RYAN SAID IT RIGHT! When yur stuff comes out of the xray machine slide down to the end so OTHER people can get their stuff Too! YOU are NOT the only one here flying! Show a little consideration
Evan KohoutAugust 20, 2020
Been here 10+ times
The burg burgers are great and it has a t-Rex in the airside terminal, what’s more to say
Richard CerconeDecember 27, 2011
Been here 50+ times
You do not need to park your car in the drop off zone and make out with your boyfriend or girlfriend! Let them out and leave!
Gianna FoltzDecember 9, 2013
Shops and eateries were all closed by 11. Eat before you arrive!
Karl With A "K"June 7, 2017
Great airport and well maintained. They even have a separate pick up area for Uber and Lyft! How innovative!
Paulina LeonovichNovember 6, 2016
Very impressed with Pittsburg airport . Make sure to check out Botega dei Sapori, for breakfast and glad to See Armani Jeans shop
ASeptember 20, 2012
Nicest TSA agents out of any International Airport I've been to. Probably jinxing myself by writing this, but very nice...never an attitude from them!

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