The U.S. Department of Transportation has agreed to award Pittsburgh International Airport more than $10.74 million for upgrades to the Findlay Township facility.
The airport, which opened its new landside terminal in November, will receive a total of $10,741,043, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
According to the Allegheny County Airport Authority, Pittsburgh International will use $5.5 million to reconstruct 700,000 square feet of the terminal that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase of the terminal project, which consists of construction of the north and south airside terraces.
The airport also will use $4 million to rehabilitate 4,300 feet of pavement in Taxiway B and 3,000 feet of Taxiway C to help maintain the structural integrity of the area and minimize foreign object debris to extend the taxiways’ useful lives.
In addition, the airport will use $1.2 million to replace two existing electrical emergency generators that have reached the end of their useful lives.
“With the help of these awards, we are investing in our infrastructure to ensure the strong future of aviation in this region,” said Christina Cassotis, airport authority CEO, in a release. “Our new terminal is the front door for our region and it’s important that it reflects the thriving Pittsburgh of today while providing a modern, efficient travel experience.”
