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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I book an airline flight from Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport (BTP)
No, there are no commercial airlines that have operations at the Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport.
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What types of aircraft use BTP?
BTP is classified as a General Aviation Airport. Aircraft such as single engine
aircraft, experimental aircraft, twin engine aircraft, small jets, and helicopters are
common.
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What are common types of aviation activities that take place at the airport?
Pleasure flying, pilot training, discovery flights, charter flights, medical transports, “angel flights”-the transport of patients to and from their appointments, “flight-seeing” tours. Military and law enforcement also utilize the facility.
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How is the airport funded?
The federal government requires airports to be “as self-sustaining as possible” so no federal, state, or local tax dollars are used for the day-to-day operations of the airport. Funding comes from rates and charges such as hangar leases, and leases, business agreements, and landing fees. The airport is permitted to apply for and accept grants from federal, state, and local entities for specific capital improvement projects.
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When does BTP close?
The airport does not close. BTP is a public infrastructure and by federal regulation cannot be closed unless there is a safety reason that aircraft cannot use the facility.
