Pittsburgh International Airport

KPIT / PIT

Pittsburgh, US

Last Updated
Mar 6, 07:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
07:51Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
2,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPIT 060751Z 00000KT 10SM FEW002 SCT016 OVC024 13/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP211 T01330122 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,203 ft
FEW 200 ft AGL
SCT 1,600 ft AGL
OVC 2,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,403 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,803 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,603 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
981 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,203 ft)
Pressure Alt
971 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,020 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPIT 060530Z 0606/0712 23005KT P6SM OVC015 FM060900 23004KT 4SM BR OVC008 TEMPO 0609/0612 1/2SM FG FM061500 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH OVC007 FM061900 20007KT P6SM OVC015 FM062100 20007KT P6SM OVC025 FM062300 18005KT P6SM SCT035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:41Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 230° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
09:00Z FM060900
+1h
IFR 230° 4 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Mist
09:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Fog
15:00Z FM061500
+7h
IFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 700 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PIT
10L
28R
10C
28C
10R
28L
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10C/28C 9,708 ft 150 ft PEM 92°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
92° angle
10L/28R 10,502 ft 150 ft PEM 91°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
91° angle
10R/28L 11,500 ft 200 ft CON 92°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
92° angle
14/32 8,101 ft 150 ft CON 136°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
136° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPIT

6,052 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.3%
MVFR
24.3%
IFR
8.3%
LIFR
4.1%

Pittsburgh International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 16.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.9%
NE
3.8%
E
6.3%
SE
5.7%
S
9.6%
SW
16.6%
W
23.8%
NW
10.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.6°C
Range: -23°C to 29°C
-23°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.7%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10C/28C
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 10L/28R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 10R/28L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 6,052 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Pittsburgh International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPIT
IATA Code: PIT
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,203 ft MSL

Location

City: Pittsburgh
Country: US
Latitude: 40.491501°
Longitude: -80.232903°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10C/28C
Length: 9,708 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 10L/28R
Length: 10,502 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 10R/28L
Length: 11,500 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 8,101 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Pittsburgh International Airport

Overview

Pittsburgh International Airport serves as a major commercial airport located in southwestern Pennsylvania, situated approximately 15 miles west of Pittsburgh's downtown area. The airport handles significant passenger and cargo traffic, leveraging its four substantial runways ranging from 8,101 to 11,500 feet in length. Its elevation at 1,203 feet mean sea level provides a moderate terrain environment for aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's geographic location exposes it to variable seasonal weather conditions typical of the mid-Atlantic region, with potential significant wind shifts across its four runway configuration. Pilots should anticipate temperature and wind variations that could impact takeoff and landing performance, particularly on the longer runways 10R/28L and 10L/28R. The multiple runway orientations (10/28 and 14/32) provide operational flexibility for managing different wind conditions.

Notable Features

Pittsburgh International Airport's runway system offers comprehensive aircraft handling capabilities with three precision-equipped (PEM) runways and one concrete (CON) runway. The longest runway (10R/28L) measures 11,500 feet, accommodating wide-body and heavy aircraft operations. Its strategic layout allows for simultaneous approach and departure operations with minimal interference.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will depend primarily on wind direction, with the 10/28 runway complex offering the most extensive options for aircraft approach. The varying runway lengths from 8,101 to 10,502 feet provide flexibility for different aircraft categories and performance characteristics. Pilots should carefully review current wind and runway conditions to select the most appropriate landing surface.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.