Pittsburgh & Southwestern Pennsylvania
Moon Township, Pennsylvania
Township
An airport-area township with business parks and trails
Moon Township is a first-class township in western Allegheny County surrounding much of Pittsburgh International Airport. It combines large business parks, hotel corridors and established residential neighborhoods, with the Montour Trail running through its southern edge.
History & Local Character
Named for the Moon family of early settlers, the township remained rural until the airport opened in 1952 and the Parkway West connected it to downtown.
Housing & Real Estate
Moon offers subdivisions of colonials and splits from the 1960s onward, plus apartments and townhouses, at prices near the county median.
Restaurants & Shopping
University Boulevard and the airport corridor host a broad mix of chain and independent restaurants serving travelers and residents.
Schools & Education
Moon Area School District serves the township.
Parks & Recreation
Moon Park, Robin Hill Park and the Montour Trail provide recreation, and the township maintains extensive sports fields.
Transportation & Accessibility
I-376, Route 60 and the Parkway West serve the township, and Port Authority buses connect to downtown Pittsburgh.
Local Businesses
Business parks along University Boulevard and the airport corridor host logistics, engineering and technology firms.
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Nearby Attractions
- Montour Trail
- Moon Park
- Pittsburgh International Airport
- Robert Morris University
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Airport and Parkway West access
- Strong school district
- Trail and park network
- Suburban space with modern housing
Considerations
- Airport noise in some sections
- Car-dependent layout
- Traffic near the airport interchange
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moon a township?
Yes. Moon Township is a first-class township in Allegheny County that surrounds much of Pittsburgh International Airport.
Does the Montour Trail pass through Moon?
Yes. The Montour Trail runs through the southern part of Moon Township.