Pittsburgh-Monroeville Airport

The closure was due to economic reasons and urban development. Located in a rapidly expanding suburban area east of Pittsburgh, the land became far more valuable for commercial real estate than for general aviation. The property was sold to developers for the construction of the Monroeville Mall, a large regional shopping center.

The former airport site is now completely occupied by the Monroeville Mall and its surrounding commercial development. The main building of the mall, its large parking lots, and adjacent retail stores are built directly on the footprint of the former runway, taxiways, and hangars. The coordinates provided point directly to the mall property.

Established circa 1947-1948, the Pittsburgh-Monroeville Airport (also known as Harold W. Brown Memorial Field) was a significant general aviation airport for the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh. It primarily served private pilots and business travelers, handling operations for light aircraft. The airport featured a single paved runway, which was extended from its original 2,100 feet to 2,500 feet over its lifetime, along with hangars and a small office. It was a base for flight training, aircraft rentals, and maintenance, serving as a vital piece of local transportation infrastructure before the area was fully developed with major highways.

There are zero plans or prospects for reopening the airport. The land has been fully redeveloped into a major commercial and retail hub for over 50 years. The dense construction and high property values make any return to aviation use completely infeasible.