Pittsburgh International Airport (KPIT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts

Live aviation weather for Pittsburgh International Airport in Pittsburgh, PA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.

Pittsburgh International Airport (KPIT) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Pittsburgh, PA at 1,203 ft. KPIT reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS), decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (10C, 10L, 10R, 14), longest 11,500 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KPIT in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.

MVFR

Observed 0451Z (12:51 AM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

Wind

180° 3 kt

Visibility

10+ sm

Ceiling

2,900 ft

Altimeter

29.98"

Temp / Dew

70°F / 21°C

dew 69°F / 21°C

Wind from the south (180°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 600 ft, broken clouds at 2,900 ft, overcast at 3,500 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,900 ft.

Raw METAR

METAR KPIT 130451Z 18003KT 10SM SCT006 BKN029 OVC035 21/21 A2998 RMK AO2 RAE36 SLP150 P0000 T02110206 402890172 $

What changed at KPIT?

Since the 0440Z (12:40 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.

No significant changes since the 0440Z report, conditions are holding steady.

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Current pilot readout for KPIT

KPIT is currently MVFR with winds from 180° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 2,900 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10C, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,150 ft (field elevation 1,203 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.

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D-ATIS

Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service, the live broadcast.

Arrival ATIS: Information Zulu (0451Z / 12:51 AM EDT)

PIT ARR INFO Z 0451Z. 19003KT 10SM SCT006 BKN029 OVC035 21/21 A2998 (TWO NINER NINER EIGHT) RMK AO2 RAE36 SLP150 P0000 T02110206 402890172. ARRIVALS EXPECT ILS RWY 28L. GROUND CONTROL NORTH AND SOUTH COMBINED ON FREQ 121.9. NOTAMS... RWY 28R CLSD. TWYS CLSD, B2, B3, B4, B6, B7, C5, C BTN, C4 AND B . B BTN, B1 AND T . AA BTN RWY, 10L AND A . B BTN RWY, 10L AND B8 . RWY 10R SFL OTS, PIT TDWR OTS. WND SHR AND MICROBURST INFO NA. MAIN TERMINAL RAMP IS UNCONTROLLED DO NOT CALL FOR PUSHBACK. GROUND FREQUENCY 1 2 1 POINT 9. BIRD ACTVTY VCNTY PIT. READ BACK RWY HOLD SHORT INSTXNS. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO Z.

Departure ATIS: Information Zulu (0451Z / 12:51 AM EDT)

PIT DEP INFO Z 0451Z. 19003KT 10SM SCT006 BKN029 OVC035 21/21 A2998 (TWO NINER NINER EIGHT) RMK AO2 RAE36 SLP150 P0000 T02110206 402890172. DEPG RWY 28C, TWR FREQ 128.3. DEPT FREQ IS 119.35. GROUND CONTROL NORTH AND SOUTH COMBINED ON FREQ 121.9. NOTAMS... RWY 28R CLSD. TWYS CLSD, B2, B3, B4, B6, B7, C5, C BTN, C4 AND B . B BTN, B1 AND T . AA BTN RWY, 10L AND A . B BTN RWY, 10L AND B8 . PIT TDWR OTS. WND SHR AND MICROBURST INFO NA. MAIN TERMINAL RAMP IS UNCONTROLLED DO NOT CALL FOR PUSHBACK. GROUND FREQUENCY 1 2 1 POINT 9. BIRD ACTVTY VCNTY PIT. READ BACK RWY HOLD SHORT INSTXNS. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO Z.

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Runway wind check

Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.

Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KPIT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

Runway	Length	Surface	Head / Tail	Crosswind
14FAV	8,101 ft	CON	2 kt head	2 kt right
10C	10,775 ft	PEM	0 kt head	3 kt right
10L	10,502 ft	PEM	0 kt head	3 kt right
10R	11,500 ft	CON	0 kt head	3 kt right
28C	10,775 ft	PEM	0 kt head	3 kt left
28L	11,500 ft	CON	0 kt head	3 kt left
28R	10,502 ft	PEM	0 kt head	3 kt left
32	8,101 ft	CON	2 kt tail	2 kt left

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24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip, flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

Over the last 23 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 2,900 ft.

KPIT weather radar

Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.

Live weather radar around Pittsburgh International Airport in Pittsburgh, PA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KPIT is headed.

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Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap

Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.

Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KPIT

Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.

PIREP0408Z (12:08 AM EDT) · 83 NM SW of KPIT · 37,000 ft MSL · B738

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ZZV UA /OV ZZV/TM 0408/FL370/TP B738/TB NEG

ZZV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV ZZVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0408Reported at 04:08 UTC.

FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.

TP B738Aircraft type reporting.

TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.

PIREP0311Z (11:11 PM EDT) · 83 NM SW of KPIT · 24,000 ft MSL · CRJ7

light turbulence

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IND UA /OV ZZV/TM 0311/FL240/TP CRJ7/TB LGT

IND UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV ZZVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0311Reported at 03:11 UTC.

FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.

TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.

TB LGTTurbulence: light.

PIREP0245Z (10:45 PM EDT) · 69 NM SW of KPIT · 18,000 ft MSL · BCS3

light to moderate clear-air turbulence

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PKB UA /OV JPU360020/TM 0245/FL180/TP BCS3/TB LGT-MOD CAT/RM ZOB

PKB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV JPU360020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0245Reported at 02:45 UTC.

FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.

TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.

TB LGT-MOD CATTurbulence: light to moderate clear-air turbulence.

RM ZOBRemarks.

PIREP0134Z (9:34 PM EDT) · 82 NM NE of KPIT · 16,000 ft MSL · PC12

occasional light chop 160 turbulence

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HGR UA /OV TDT/TM 0134/FL160/TP PC12/TB OCNL LGT CHOP 160/RM ZOB

HGR UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV TDTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0134Reported at 01:34 UTC.

FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.

TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.

TB OCNL LGT CHOP 160Turbulence: occasional light chop 160.

RM ZOBRemarks.

PIREP0047Z (8:47 PM EDT) · 16 NM SE of KPIT · during descent · C750

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AGC UA /OV AGC/TM 0047/FLDURD/TP C750/SK SCT-BKN 018 /WX VIS 1/2SM SHORT FINAL

AGC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV AGCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0047Reported at 00:47 UTC.

FLDURDReported during descent.

TP C750Aircraft type reporting.

SK SCT-BKN 018Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.

WX VIS 1/2SM SHORT FINALWeather and flight visibility observed.

PIREP0020Z (8:20 PM EDT) · 0 NM SE of KPIT · during descent · E75S

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PIT UA /OV PIT/TM 0020/FLDURD/TP E75S/SK B005

PIT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV PITLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0020Reported at 00:20 UTC.

FLDURDReported during descent.

TP E75SAircraft type reporting.

SK B005Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.

PIREP0003Z (8:03 PM EDT) · 53 NM NE of KPIT · 24,000 ft MSL · CRJ9

moderate chop turbulence

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BFD UA /OV CIP/TM 0003/FL240/TP CRJ9/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZOB

BFD UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV CIPLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0003Reported at 00:03 UTC.

FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.

TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.

TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.

RM ZOBRemarks.

⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.

Recent aviation weather trends at KPIT

From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.

Over the past 24 hours, KPIT reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 36 observations, with 9 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 27 kt, the lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the S.

Last 24 hours

VFR 58%MVFR 25%IFR 6%LIFR 11%

Wind avg/max: 4/17 kt

Max gust: 27 kt

Lowest ceiling: 300 ft

Lowest vis: -

Prevailing wind: S

Category changes: 9

Most recent change: VFR → MVFR

Last 7 days

VFR 89%MVFR 4%IFR 4%LIFR 4%

Wind avg/max: 4/17 kt

Max gust: 28 kt

Lowest ceiling: 200 ft

Lowest vis: 3 sm

Prevailing wind: NE

Category changes: 19

Most recent change: VFR → MVFR

Active Runway - past 30 days

28C/28L/28R: 47%
32: 24%
10C/10L/10R: 15%
14: 14%

TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 0532Z (1:32 AM EDT)

TAF KPIT 130532Z 1306/1412 VRB03KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC025 FM130800 00000KT 2SM BR BKN005 FM131300 VRB03KT 4SM BR BKN008 FM131500 VRB04KT P6SM BKN015 FM131800 26006KT P6SM BKN045 PROB30 1322/1401 4SM -TSRA OVC030CB FM140100 30005KT P6SM BKN060 FM140700 34006KT P6SM BKN030

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Airport facts

Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.

Type: Large airport
ICAO: KPIT
IATA: PIT
FAA LID: PIT
City: Pittsburgh
State: Pennsylvania
Country: United States
Elevation: 1,203 ft
Coordinates: 40.4915, -80.2329
Runways: 8
Longest runway: 11,500 ft
Weather reporting: METAR · D-ATIS
TAF: Published
ATIS: 127.25 MHz
Time zone: America/New_York
Next sunset: 17h 45m

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Nearby airports

Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.

VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

Within 25 NM

9 airports

KAGCAllegheny County AirportPittsburgh, PA16 nm SEMVFR METAR · TAF KAFJWashington County AirportWashington, PA22 nm SMETAR 7PS7Lenzner Farm AirportSewickley, PA6 nm NE 82PAFrame FieldCandor, PA7 nm SW PN62Cataney AirportMidway, PA8 nm SW 3PS9Risker FieldBulger, PA9 nm SW

+3 more within 25 NM

25–50 NM

8 airports

KHLGWheeling Ohio County AirportWheeling, WV27 nm SWLIFR METAR · TAF KUCPNew Castle Municipal AirportNew Castle, PA33 nm NLIFR METAR KLBEArnold Palmer Regional AirportLatrobe, PA40 nm EMVFR METAR · TAF KVVSJoseph A. Hardy Connellsville AirportConnellsville, PA41 nm SEMVFR METAR 55OIAero Flight Center AirportEast Palestine, OH26 nm NW PN65Deer Lakes Seaplane BaseNatrona Hgts, PA26 nm E

+2 more within 50 NM

50–100 NM

7 airports

KIDIIndiana County–Jimmy Stewart AirportIndiana, PA52 nm EMVFR METAR KMGWMorgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart FieldMorgantown, WV53 nm SMVFR METAR · TAF KPHDHarry Clever FieldNew Philadelphia, OH54 nm WIFR METAR KFKLVenango Regional AirportFranklin, PA56 nm NIFR METAR · TAF KCAKAkron Canton Regional AirportAkron, OH61 nm NWVFR METAR · TAF KPOVPortage County Regional AirportRavenna, OH63 nm NWMVFR METAR

+1 more within 100 NM

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Historical Flying Weather at KPIT

2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index

Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPIT reported VFR conditions during about 76.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 248 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.2 kt, calm 16.3% of the time.

VFR Score

Wind Score

Reliability Score

National VFR rank

#1139 of 1,400

Regional rank

#73

State rank

#22

Full historical breakdown

Daylight VFR

76.6%

MVFR

15.5%

IFR

5.4%

LIFR

2.1%

Est. VFR days/yr

248

Most VFR month

August

Fewest VFR month

January

Median ceiling

5,500 ft

Median visibility

10 sm

Calm wind

16.3%

Median wind

6 kt

Gusty hours

11.8%

Crosswind >15 kt

0.1%

Fog/mist days/yr

154

Thunderstorm days/yr

Summer density alt

2,751 ft

Flight category by month

VFRMVFRIFRLIFR

KPIT monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
Month	VFR %	MVFR %	IFR %	LIFR %
Jan	57.6	28.7	10.0	3.8
Feb	65.5	21.6	8.8	4.0
Mar	75.6	16.7	5.6	2.1
Apr	81.9	13.5	3.8	0.8
May	83.5	11.0	3.9	1.6
Jun	84.7	10.8	3.5	0.9
Jul	86.2	9.3	3.3	1.2
Aug	87.0	8.8	2.9	1.3
Sep	84.5	9.7	4.3	1.5
Oct	79.9	12.9	5.4	1.9
Nov	76.9	15.9	5.0	2.1
Dec	60.4	27.5	8.3	3.8

Average wind by month

KPIT average wind by month, 2006–2025
Month	Mean wind (kt)
Jan	7.3 kt
Feb	7.5 kt
Mar	7.7 kt
Apr	7.5 kt
May	6.0 kt
Jun	5.7 kt
Jul	4.9 kt
Aug	4.7 kt
Sep	4.8 kt
Oct	5.7 kt
Nov	6.3 kt
Dec	6.7 kt

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KPIT airport diagram

Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.

The FAA airport diagram for Pittsburgh International Airport in Pittsburgh, PA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.

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KPIT weather: frequently asked

What runways are available at KPIT?+

KPIT has 8 runways: 10C, 10L, 10R, 14, 28C, 28L, 28R, 32; the longest is 11,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.

Does KPIT report its own weather?+

Yes. Pittsburgh International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.

Does KPIT have a TAF?+

Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.

Does KPIT broadcast D-ATIS?+

Yes. KPIT publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.

Where can I find the KPIT airport diagram?+

The official FAA airport diagram for Pittsburgh International Airport (KPIT) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).

Pilot PIREPs for Pittsburgh International Airport (KPIT)

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