Facility Overview
Charlie Brown's Airport Parking is a family-owned off-airport parking and vehicle care operation serving Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and the surrounding Moon Township and Coraopolis communities. The facility operates as an expansive open-air, paved surface parking lot featuring dedicated drop-off valet lanes and organized parking rows. Because the lot is completely open-air without overhead garage barriers, it imposes no vertical clearance ceiling, making it fully accommodating for high-roof commercial vans, lifted pickup trucks, overland SUVs, and passenger vehicles equipped with rooftop cargo carriers or ski boxes.
Upon entering the secure facility, travelers are met by valet staff who handle vehicle parking while you transition directly to an on-demand airport shuttle. In the winter months, the facility provides complimentary snow removal and climate preparation, ensuring that your vehicle is fully defrosted, snow-free, and warmed up to the ideal temperature before you return to the lot.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Situated along the Flaugherty Run Road transit corridor just north of Pittsburgh International Airport, the facility provides travelers with direct, non-congested access to the airport terminals within a 5- to 7-minute shuttle ride (approximately 3.5 miles). Beyond serving airport travelers, its strategic Coraopolis and Moon Township positioning places it convenient to several regional hubs:
- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): 3.5 miles south; fast transfers directly to ticketing and baggage claim via dedicated shuttles.
- Robert Morris University (RMU) & UPMC Events Center: Located 4 miles east in Moon Township, hosting college basketball, volleyball, major concerts, and touring family entertainment.
- Montour Trail (Enlow Station / Hassam Road Access): Roughly 3 to 4 miles away, offering access to one of Western Pennsylvania's premier recreation and bicycling rail trails.
- Settlers Cabin Park & Pittsburgh Botanic Garden: Located about 10 miles southeast down the I-376 corridor, featuring outdoor botanical exhibits, walking trails, and wave pools.
- Robinson Town Centre & The Mall at Robinson: Situated 7 miles southeast, providing premier shopping, big-box stores, movie theaters, and diverse dining choices along the Parkway West corridor.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Charlie Brown's Airport Parking benefits from direct arterial access off Interstate 376 (Beaver Valley Expressway / Parkway West). Drivers traveling west past the airport take Exit 51 for Flaugherty Run Road, while eastbound motorists take Exit 50 (Moon/Flaugherty Run Rd). The facility entrance is clearly marked along Flaugherty Run Road near Moon Clinton Road. The wide, multi-lane entrance lanes comfortably accommodate heavy holiday departure volumes without spilling out onto the roadway.
For public transit users, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) operates the 28X Airport Flyer express route serving Pittsburgh International Airport, Robinson Town Centre, Downtown Pittsburgh, and Oakland (Carnegie Mellon and University of Pittsburgh campuses), connecting directly to the airport terminal where the parking shuttle picks up and drops off.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Continuous Shuttle Service: Complimentary 24/7 on-demand shuttle service that delivers passengers curbside to the PIT commercial ground transportation canopy.
- Valet & Winter Car Care: Convenient drop-and-go valet check-in; in cold weather, staff de-ice and pre-warm your car so it is ready upon exit.
- Luggage Assistance: Courteous staff who load and unload heavy baggage directly into the transport vans.
- EV Charging Capabilities: Dedicated on-site charging stations available for electric vehicles while owners are away on travel.
- Security & Safety: Perimeter fencing, bright floodlighting, high-definition digital surveillance cameras, and 24-hour on-duty attendants.
- Loyalty & Rewards Program: Frequent parker club allowing repeat commuters and business travelers to earn complimentary free parking days.
Ideal For
- Air Travelers & Vacationers: Families and long-term flyers seeking budget-friendly daily rates and quick shuttle rides compared to costly on-terminal airport parking.
- Corporate & Business Commuters: Road warriors taking frequent regional or national flights who benefit from expedited check-in and loyalty rewards.
- Oversized & High-Clearance Vehicle Owners: Drivers of heavy-duty pickups, work vans, and vehicles with roof racks who cannot fit inside standard airport parking structures.
- Cold-Weather Travelers: Motorists returning in freezing or snowy conditions who want to skip the hassle of shoveling and scraping ice off their windshield.
Visitor & Driver Tips
To ensure a smooth, worry-free travel experience, reserve your parking space online in advance, especially during holiday travel periods, school breaks, and peak summer weekends when off-site airport lots frequently reach maximum capacity. When approaching the site via GPS, note that some older navigation mapping systems recognize the address alternate as 600 or 702 Flaugherty Run Road. Aim to arrive at the facility approximately 20 to 30 minutes before your targeted airport terminal arrival time to account for check-in, baggage loading, and the short shuttle ride. Upon your return flight to Pittsburgh, collect your checked baggage before calling the facility or heading to the designated off-site courtesy shuttle loading berths.