General Information
Air Travel
Pittsburgh International Airport is only 25 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh and supports more than 300 nonstop flights per day to 118 destinations. The airport has been ranked #1 by Conde’ Nast Traveler for food, shops, comfort, amenities, and ambience.
Ground Transportation
The most efficient and economical airport transportation is the Port Authority’s 28X Airport Flyer. This bus departs every 20 to 30 minutes from the airport for numerous downtown locations, including Liberty Avenue near the Hilton Hotel. The fare for this bus is approximately 2.60 USD, and exact change is required.
Other ground transportation options include:
| Type | Typical Minimum Charge |
| Courtesy Bus | 17.00 USD |
| Limousine | 33.00 USD |
| Taxi | 32.00 USD |
Weather in Pittsburgh
October Weather in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania:
| Temperature | Fahrenheit | Celsius |
| Average High | 63 | 17 |
| Historical Range | 50 to 86 | 10 to 30 |
| Average Low | 43 | 6 |
| Historical Range | 28 to 66 | -2 to 19 |
Rainfall in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania:
| Precipitation | Inches | Centimeters |
| Average Precipitation | 2.25 | 5.71 |
Appropriate Dress
Casual business attire is suitable for all meetings, sessions, and the opening reception. Business attire is recommended for the awards reception and dinner. Please remember to bring a sweater or jacket, as room temperatures may vary. Fall weather in Pennsylvania can also vary. Be sure to check the National Weather Service for the latest forecast before you travel.
Visit Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh holds a unique place on the map, in history, and in the hearts of the people who know it.
It’s where East meets Midwest, where you can smile at strangers — and they’ll smile back. It’s the city where Lena Horne, and Lewis and Clark got started. It’s the birthplace of the Ferris wheel, American broadcasting, and French fries on sandwiches.
All of this and more makes Pittsburgh a great place for a meeting — or just to get away. Click VisitPittsburgh to learn more about this amazing city!

