Southwest Airlines Cities



 Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh's historic incline car Pittsburgh Skyline
Big city amenities, small-town friendly. That's Pittsburgh. With its breathtaking skyline, sparkling clean rivers, and magnificent architecture, the city is ripe for discovery. Whether riding on a historic incline car to see what USA Weekend calls "one of the most beautiful views in America" or visiting a world-renowned museum, Pittsburgh has it all. One of America's safest cities, Pittsburgh offers first-class attractions while retaining a hospitable atmosphere that will make any visitor feel welcome.

Some reasons to visit Pittsburgh . . .




City Information

Average Temperatures
Month Avg High Avg Low Avg Precip   Month Avg High Avg Low Avg Precip
Jan 37 19 2.3 Jul 85 62 3.8
Feb 39 20 2.5 Aug 82 60 3.2
Mar 49 30 3.4 Sep 76 54 3.0
Apr 62 39 3.1 Oct 64 42 2.4
May 71 48 4.0 Nov 53 34 3.1
Jun 79 57 3.7 Dec 42 24 2.9

Distances to Attractions Miles
Andy Warhol Museum 17
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts 17
Carnegie Museum of Art 20
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 18
Fort Pitt Museum 17
Fun Festival 31
Kennywood Park 27
Pittsburgh Steelers 18
Stephen Foster Memorial at University of Pittsburgh 20

Conventions and Visitors Information
Greater Pittsburgh Convention and Visitors Bureau
425 6th Avenue, 30th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
www.visitpittsburgh.com
(412) 281-7111



Airport Information

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

  • Gate Information: Southwest Airlines uses gates A1, A3 and A5.
  • Ticketing: Our ticket counter is open Monday through Friday from 4:45 a.m. to 9:15 p.m., Saturdays from 5:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m., and Sundays from 5:30 a.m. to 9:15 p.m.
  • E-Ticket Check-In kiosks: Located at the ticket counter on the third level in Land Side
  • Baggage Claim: Beside the K carousel on the lower level.
  • Wi-Fi: Available in the Core and Terminals A, B, C, and D
Phone Numbers
Reservations (800) 435-9792
Baggage Service (412) 472-3355
Freight/Cargo (412) 472-5337
Paging (412) 472-3526
(412) 472-5526
Parking (412) 472-5050

Driving Directions to Pittsburgh International Airport:

  • From Downtown
    Go through Fort Pitt Tunnels RT 279 South (approximately 11 miles).
    Follow 279 South to RT 22/30 to RT 60 North (same road, just changes names).
    Follow approximately 6-7 miles to Airport Exit #5.
  • From the North
    On I-79 South, Exit 60B (Moon Run/Airport), RT 60 North towards airport (follow the airport signs).
    Travel approximately 12 miles to Airport Exit #6.
  • From the South
    Traveling Northbound on I-79, Exit #59B, RT 22/30 to RT 60 (same road, just changes names) towards airport.
    Follow RT 60 (bear left).
    Travel approximately 6-7 miles to Airport Exit #6.
  • From the West
    On I-80 East follow signs for PA Turnpike (I-76).
    Follow I-76 East until Exit #1A/11 (sign will say New Castle).
    Follow signs for Toll 60 South (Beaver-Pittsburgh).
    Airport is Exit #6.
  • From the East
    Follow Rt 376 West to Fort Pitt Bridge and Tunnel (follow overhead signs to the airport for correct lanes).
    Go through tunnels to RT 279 (approximately 11 miles).
    Follow 279 (Parkway West) to RT 22/30 to RT 60 North (same road, just changes names).
    Follow RT 60 North (bear left), travel approximately 6-7 miles to Airport Exit #6.

Parking Information:

Please visit www.pitairport.com/ParkingServlet to get parking information and current rates or call (412) 472-5050.

Ground Transportation:

Car Rental
Rental counters are on the baggage claim level of the Landside Terminal. Earn Rapid Rewards credit with:
Alamo (800) 327-9633
Budget (800) 527-0700
Dollar (800) 800-4000
Hertz (800) 654-3131
Public Transportation
Port Authority's West Busway. Travel to and from Pittsburgh International Airport and
downtown. Departs approximately every 20 minutes. For more information, visit www.ridegold.com
or call (412) 442-2000.
(412) 442-2000
Beaver County Transit (BCTA) - Route #6. For more information,
visit www.bcta.com or call (724) 728-4255.
(724) 728-4255
Taxis
Checker Cab (412) 381-5600
Yellow Cab Co. of Pittsburgh (412) 321-8100
Shuttles
Airlines Transportation Company (412) 321-8147
Lenz Travel Airport Shuttle (724) 794-3951
Pittsburgh North Aire-Ride (800) 647-4331
South Hills Shuttle (412) 721-5460
Three Rivers Limousine Service, Inc. (412) 221-2006
Limousines
Visit www.pitairport.com/GroundTransServlet?transtype=limousines for complete list of limousine operators.