Design for $1.1B Pittsburgh airport remodel unveiled

PITTSBURGH

Officials say air travelers in Pittsburgh can look forward to faster departures and lots of space to greet loved ones when they return home thanks to a planned $1.1 billion renovation.

The Pittsburgh International Airport revamp design was unveiled Feb. 20 by the Allegheny County Airport Authority. The new two-level facility scheduled to open in 2023 will be financed with revenue bonds from airlines, concessions and parking as well as natural-gas drilling.

The design featuring a rolling roof to resemble the city’s rolling hills was primarily created by award-winning architect Luis Vidal, who designed Heathrow Airport T2 in London. Other features are aimed at improving flow through security and shortening travel times to departure gates.