Why go
- City in Crawford County, Kansas.
- Served by Atkinson Municipal Airport (PTS).
History
Pittsburg is a city in Crawford County, Kansas, United States, located in southeast Kansas near the Missouri state border. It is the most populous city in Crawford County and southeast Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 20,646. It is the home of Pittsburg State University.
Where to stay
4011 Parkview Dr, Pittsburg, KS 66762 · ihg.com
2410 S Broadway St, Pittsburg, KS 66762 · wyndhamhotels.com
4023 Parkview Dr, Pittsburg, KS 66762 · regencyinnpittsburg.com
721 W 20th St, Pittsburg, KS 66762 · pittks.org
3108 N Broadway St, Pittsburg, KS 66762 · sonesta.com
2701 N Broadway St, Pittsburg, KS 66762 · holidaylodgepitt.com
1285 US-69, Pittsburg, KS 66762 · hilton.com
4009 Parkview Dr, Pittsburg, KS 66762 · choicehotels.com
402 W Euclid St, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Restaurants & places to go
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:30-24:00 Features: takeaway · 2715 North Broadway Avenue, Pittsburg, 66762 · arbys.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 2723 North Broadway, Pittsburg, 66762 · bk.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 3008 North Broadway Street, Pittsburg, 66762 · mcdonalds.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-21:30 Features: takeaway · 2704 North Broadway Street, Pittsburg, 66762 · pandaexpress.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 06:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 2307 North Broadway, Pittsburg, 66762 · locations.sonicdrivein.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-21:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 2828 North Broadway Street, Pittsburg, 66762 · starbucks.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 3015 North Broadway Street, Pittsburg, 66762 · restaurants.subway.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 2610 North Broadway Street, Pittsburg, 66762 · locations.wendys.com
Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 2111 North Broadway Street, Pittsburg, 66762-2836 · dairyqueen.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 2802 North Broadway Street, Pittsburg, 66762 · restaurants.applebees.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 102 East Quincy Street, Pittsburg, 66762 · locations.pizzahut.com
Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Seafood, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 3014 North Broadway Street, Pittsburg, 66762
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant · North Broadway Street, Pittsburg, 66762
Restaurant · restaurant · ribcrib.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00 · South Rouse Avenue, Pittsburg
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 402 North Broadway Street, Pittsburg, 66762
Burger, American, Restaurant · Burger/American restaurant
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Burger, American, Cafe · Burger/American cafe
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 401 North Broadway Street, Pittsburg, 66762
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 2711 North Broadway Street, Pittsburg, 66762
Sandwich, Restaurant · Sandwich restaurant · 401 North Broadway Street, Pittsburg, 66762
Restaurant · restaurant · 401 North Broadway Street, Pittsburg, 66762
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Airports
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 21 mi to the centre
7331 MO-43, Webb City, MO 64870 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Dallas-Fort Worth (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
- US Airways US (ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Chanute Martin Johnson Airport (CNU) 46 mi to the centre
Chanute, KS, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Atkinson Municipal Airport (PTS) 3 mi to the centre
Pittsburg, KS, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Fort Scott Municipal Airport (FSK) 27 mi to the centre
Fort Scott, KS, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Nevada Municipal Airport (NVD) 38 mi to the centre
Nevada, MO, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Tri-City Airport (PPF) 44 mi to the centre
Parsons, KS, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Atkinson Municipal Airport (PTS); 38 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pittsburg, Kansas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
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Intercity coach