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Pittsburgh airport named one of world's most beautiful Pittsburgh airport named one of world’s most beautiful Jun 17, 2026 By Karen Mansfield 2 min read Pittsburgh International Airport has been selected as one of the World's Most Beautiful Airports by a prestigious architectural organization. [Pittsburgh International Airport] Pittsburgh International Airport’s new terminal was named one of the world’s most beautiful airports by a prestigious architectural organization. France-based Prix Versailles announced Monday that Pittsburgh’s airport was named to its World’s Most Beautiful Airports list, along with six other airports from around the world. The airports that made the list exhibit “extraordinary, distinctive architecture” and also “resolve the apparent conflict between the increasing frequency of travel and the need for speed – both central to an airport’s purpose – on the one hand and, on the other, the singularity of a form of tourism that aims to be accessible and that values people’s time in places that, in this day and age, can no longer be described as mere ‘transfer’ spaces,” said Jerome Gouadain, Secretary General of the Prix Versailles. Pittsburgh’s $1.7 billion ter…

The Transformed PIT - Pittsburgh International Airport The Transformed PIT The Transformed Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) delivers a more intuitive, cohesive and carefully crafted passenger journey – from curb to gate and back again. Our aim is simple: to shape an easier, more enriching, more universally accessible experience because we believe everyone has the right to feel welcome and considered in our airport. EXPLORE MAP Explore the Transformed PIT through our virtual tour video! The Transformed PIT has arrived. Explore the future of air travel on this virtual tour, where you can discover key parts of the new PIT terminal, parking garage and airside modernizations, all inspired by the Pittsburgh region: 9 Skybridge: Meant to embody the entryway to Pittsburgh – the Skybridge connects passengers from the new terminal to the gates, shopping and restaurants. 9 Welcome Point: A space built for the Pittsburgh community to park and wait inside of PIT for friends, colleagues or loved ones arriving at the airport. This open, welcoming and comfortable space features concessions, green terrace access and seating. 9 North and South Inclines (Escalators): The new PIT terminal feat…

Runway model: Pittsburgh International ranked among world's most ... Just months after Pittsburgh International received a major facelift with its $1.7 billion terminal, the airport is joining the ranks of the world’s most picturesque. Prix Versailles, a French architecturalcompetition, has included Pittsburgh International on its list of the seven most beautiful airports in the world, along with larger airports such as San Diego International Airport, Frankfurt Airport in Germany and Navi Mumbai International Airport in India. Spanish architect Luis Vidal designed Pittsburgh’s new terminal alongside the firms Gensler and HDR following his “NaTeCo” philosophy — a blend of nature, technology and community. Prix Versailles officials praised the terminal’s roof in particular, which Vidal modeled after Western Pennsylvania’s rolling hills. The terminal’s interior features columns meant to evoke trees and has several large windows to let in natural light. “The new terminal blends seamlessly into Pittsburgh’s landscape, celebrating it,” Vidal said in a release. “From the very first day, we designed the terminal to belong equally to the city and to the natural territory surrounding i…

Pittsburgh International named one of world's most beautiful airports Inside the new terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport on opening day, Nov. 18, 2025. (Kristina Serafini | TribLive) Just months after Pittsburgh International received a major facelift with its $1.7 billion terminal, the airport is joining the ranks of the world’s most picturesque. Prix Versailles, a French architecturalcompetition, has included Pittsburgh International on its list of the seven most beautiful airports in the world, along with larger airports such as San Diego International Airport, Frankfurt Airport in Germany and Navi Mumbai International Airport in India. Spanish architect Luis Vidal designed Pittsburgh’s new terminal alongside the firms Gensler and HDR following his “NaTeCo” philosophy — a blend of nature, technology and community. Prix Versailles officials praised the terminal’s roof in particular, which Vidal modeled after Western Pennsylvania’s rolling hills. The terminal’s interior features columns meant to evoke trees and has several large windows to let in natural light. “The new terminal blends seamlessly into Pittsburgh’s landscape, celebrating it,” Vidal said in a release.…

Pittsburgh International Airport Terminal Modernization Program Pittsburgh International Airport Terminal Modernization Program SHARE Pittsburgh International Airport Terminal Modernization Program Photos courtesy of Allegheny County Airport Authority. Transformative Design Solutions for a Modern Airport As Pittsburgh International Airport looked to the future, it saw the need for a modernized and adaptable airport terminal — one that updates technology and improves the passenger experience. To embark on this ambitious transformation, HDR joined Gensler, in association with luis vidal + architects, to form the architectural and engineering design team. HDR is leading the surface access, site, airfield and infrastructure design for the $1.7 billion project. Our responsibilities include all site investigations and concepts for landside access, airside modifications, utility relocations, parking and rental car facilities. Our team studied the landside access and airside impacts to reconfigure and right-size gates, and to develop a new roadway network totaling 27 lane miles, including a three-level terminal bridge and thoroughfare system. A Custom-Fit Design Team With experts passionate…