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American Tower Delivers 5G Connectivity at Pittsburgh International Airport

Apr 15, 2026 | News

New Distributed Antenna System deployment enhances wireless coverage to support modern travel needs at PIT’s new terminal and existing facilities. 
Boston, MA, April 15, 2026 — American Tower has completed the deployment of a robust 5G Distributed Antenna System (DAS) at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), delivering nextgeneration wireless connectivity across both its newly constructed and existing facilities. The system went live with the opening of PIT’s new terminal and extends coverage to legacy concourses, back-of-house areas, and operational zones.
Selected through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, American Tower was tasked with designing and deploying a neutral-host DAS capable of supporting multiple mobile network operators, while maintaining uninterrupted service during construction. The DAS network spans the entire airport campus, including renovated concourses, central services, mechanical zones, and the newly opened terminal. American Tower worked closely with PIT stakeholders to overcome unique challenges, such as concurrent construction, aesthetic design constraints, and the need to maintain three separate legacy DAS networks during the new buildout.
“Partnering with PIT on this transformative network redevelopment has been an incredible opportunity,” said Eric Nagy, Vice President, In-Building Networks, American Tower. “This deployment showcases our ability to deliver high-performance wireless connectivity infrastructure in complex property environments. Building the new DAS while the terminal was still under construction—often without walls, ceilings, or defined pathways—required meticulous early planning and creative antenna placement strategies to ensure seamless coverage from day one.”
“Connectivity is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity for modern travel and airport operations,” said Deepak Nayyar, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Pittsburgh International Airport. “As part of our industry-leading new terminal, our passengers, employees, and systems are supported by reliable, high-speed wireless service across the entire airport. This optimized network infrastructure is a key part of our commitment to innovation and operational excellence.”

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