Allegheny County Airport — Pittsburgh, United States
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Distance & flight time from AGC
Allegheny County Airport
Allegheny County Airport, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, maintains three runways, at 1,252 feet above sea level amid the hilly terrain typical of southwestern Pennsylvania, more than most airports of comparable size and enough to give it substantial capacity for general aviation and corporate traffic. The airport today serves the Pittsburgh area mainly through smaller aircraft and flight training activity rather than scheduled airline service. Its three-runway layout stands out among the fields in this list, reflecting infrastructure built for a higher level of activity than the field currently handles.
Runways at Allegheny County Airport (AGC)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 6501 ft (1982 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
| 13/31 | 3825 ft (1166 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | CON |
| H1/H1 | 47 ft (14 m) | 45 ft (14 m) | CONC-G |
Radio frequencies for Allegheny County Airport (AGC)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | PITTSBURGH APP/DEP | 119.35 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 120.55 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| RDO | ALTOONA RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 121.1 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Allegheny County Airport (AGC)
- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) — 29.8 km (18.5 mi)
- Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE) — 45.4 km (28.2 mi)
- Beaver County Airport (BFP) — 60.7 km (37.7 mi)
- Wheeling Ohio County Airport (HLG) — 64.0 km (39.8 mi)
- Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (MGW) — 79.1 km (49.2 mi)
- John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport (JST) — 93.0 km (57.8 mi)
- Venango Regional Airport (FKL) — 114.0 km (70.8 mi)
- Youngstown Warren Regional Airport (YNG) — 118.9 km (73.9 mi)
Corporate and charter flights serving the Pittsburgh area often land at the code AGC rather than the city's main international gateway, so travelers booking private aviation specifically search this identifier to confirm which of Pittsburgh's two airports a flight actually uses.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Allegheny County Airport?
The IATA code for Allegheny County Airport is AGC.
What is the ICAO code for Allegheny County Airport?
The ICAO code for Allegheny County Airport is KAGC. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.