Medium airport · Pittsburgh, United States
Allegheny County Airport
It is the fifth-busiest airport in Pennsylvania following Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, and Harrisburg. Its IATA code is AGC. Its ICAO code is KAGC. It has 3 runways, longest 6,501 ft (CON). Elevation 1,252 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Pittsburgh, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | AGC |
| ICAO code | KAGC |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 3 runways, longest 6,501 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 1,252 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.3544° N, 79.9302° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Allegheny County Airport is known for
It is the fifth-busiest airport in Pennsylvania following Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, and Harrisburg.
History
It was historically the main entrance to metro Pittsburgh via air from its inception until June 1952, when the Greater Pittsburgh Airport (now Pittsburgh International Airport – KPIT) opened for commercial aviation.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Allegheny County Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Point State Park · United States · 7.4 miles away
- Allegheny Islands State Park · United States · 13.6 miles away
- Hillman State Park · United States · 23.6 miles away
- Keystone State Park · United States · 28.8 miles away
- Raccoon Creek State Park · United States · 29.1 miles away
- Tomlinson Run State Park · United States · 37.0 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Pittsburgh International Airport
18.5 miles awayWashington County Airport
24.2 miles awayArnold Palmer Regional Airport
28.2 miles awayPittsburgh/Butler Regional Airport
29.2 miles awayGreene County Airport
33.1 miles awayMore airports in United States
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Frequently asked questions
What is Allegheny County Airport?
It is the fifth-busiest airport in Pennsylvania following Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, and Harrisburg.
What is the airport code for Allegheny County Airport?
Allegheny County Airport — its IATA code is AGC and its ICAO code is KAGC.
Where is Allegheny County Airport located?
Allegheny County Airport serves Pittsburgh, United States. Its coordinates are 40.3544° N, 79.9302° W.
What is the history of Allegheny County Airport?
It was historically the main entrance to metro Pittsburgh via air from its inception until June 1952, when the Greater Pittsburgh Airport (now Pittsburgh International Airport – KPIT) opened for commercial aviation.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3367
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allegheny_County_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.