Pittsburgh Airport Opens Pre-Security Outdoor Terrace to the Public

Pittsburgh airport opens pre-security outdoor terrace to the public

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) has opened the UPMC Terrace, a 3,300m2 pre-security outdoor space designed to give travelers, visitors and staff access to fresh air, natural light and views of airport operations. The terrace, accessible on the arrivals level near the VisitPittsburgh desk or between baggage carousels 5-8, features a walkway, seating and landscaping inspired by western Pennsylvania’s natural surroundings. It opened followin…

A freshly landscaped terrace lets Pittsburgh International Airport travelers watch before they fly

Travelers can listen to the hum of airplane engines while watching flights arrive and depart from a new vantage point at Pittsburgh International Airport. Overlooking...

Pittsburgh International Airport reveals UPMC Terrace, the first of four new outdoor terraces at the airport - Beaver County Radio

(Credit and Caption for Photo: The new UPMC Terrace at Pittsburgh International Airport shown on Wednesday. (Kristina Serafini, TribLive) Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News (Pittsburgh, PA) Pittsburgh International Airport showed the first of its four new outdoor terraces on the landside terminal’s arrivals level of the airport yesterday.  The 36,000 square-foot terrace is called the UPMC Terrace and it is near the baggage claim.   Customers…

Pittsburgh International Airport Opens Unique Terrace Available to Public

Airports built in the last 50 years were designed to get travelers from curb to gate as efficiently as possible. Opportunities to slow down, step outside and simply enjoy the experience have been few and far between. The new Pittsburgh International Airport terminal is at the forefront of a growing trend in airport design that incorporates publicly accessible outdoor spaces as a key element of the passenger and visitor experience. On Wednesday, …