Allegiant set a passenger traffic record at HIA in 2024—serving 306,425 total passengers—up 18.5% from their previous record set in 2023. Allegiant’s Unique Business Model Since their first flight on October 31, 2012, more than 2 million people have flown Allegiant to and from HIA across eight destinations. Allegiant is a low-cost airline headquartered in…
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Delta service continues to grow from HIA
Delta Air Lines was HIA’s fastest-growing airline in 2025—serving 310,884 total passengers—up nearly 21% compared to 2024. During the first half of 2026, expect Delta’s growth to continue as total seats for sale are up 14% compared to the first six months of 2025. This growth is due to a combination of larger aircraft and…
Flying from Harrisburg to Chicago Has Never Been Easier
American and United Airlines are dramatically expanding service between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Chicago, with a combined 65% increase in flights between February and April 2026. Why Chicago Matters to Central Pennsylvania Chicago is central Pennsylvania’s top business travel destination and one of the most popular connecting hubs for destinations throughout the Midwest, West…
HIA Serves Record 1.6 Million Passengers in 2025, Expects 16% Growth in Early 2026
Strong airline partnerships drive historic year and position airport for continued growth Middletown, PA – January 28, 2026 – The Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA) announced today that Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) had a record-breaking year in 2025, serving more than 1.6 million passengers for the first time in the airport’s history. The airport…
SARAA Executive Director Timothy Edwards to Retire After 20 Years of Leadership
Ryan Collins Named as Successor, Effective January 1, 2027 MIDDLETOWN, PA – January 28, 2026 – Timothy J. Edwards, A.A.E., Executive Director of the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA) since 2006, announced today that he will retire effective December 31, 2026. The SARAA Board has named Ryan Collins, A.A.E., ACE, currently serving as Deputy…
Behind the Scenes of Winter Operations: Vehicle Maintenance at HIA
When winter weather arrives in central Pennsylvania, keeping the airport operating safely takes more than plows on the pavement. Behind the scenes, Harrisburg International Airport’s Vehicle Maintenance Team works year-round to ensure every vehicle and piece of equipment is ready when it matters most. Led by Bob Gardner, the Vehicle Maintenance Department supports not only…
HIA: Christmas and New Year’s Travel Could Set a New Record
More central PA air travelers are choosing to fly from closer to home, and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) expects record-breaking travel during the 2025 Christmas and New Year’s holiday season. The airport anticipates 66,600 passengers between Dec. 20, 2025, and Jan. 3, 2026, up 2% over last year’s record. Busiest days: Dec. 28 (5,632), Dec….
HIA Airport Drive Detour in Effect December 1–19
Beginning December 1, 2025, roadway maintenance will require temporarily closing the connector off-ramp leading from the Airport Connector to Airport Drive. During this time, all traffic will follow a posted detour route around the work zone.The project is expected to last through December 19, 2025. Minimal Impact for Terminal Access Most travelers using Terminal Drive…
2025 HIA Thanksgiving Week Expected to Set New Record
Harrisburg International Airport anticipates its busiest Thanksgiving travel period ever. Between Tuesday, November 25 and Monday, December 1, HIA expects nearly 33,000 passengers—an 18% increase over 2024 and 11% more than the previous record set in 2019. Busiest Travel Days: Lightest Travel Days: Plan ahead, arrive early, and enjoy your travel this holiday season. 2025…
Harrisburg International Airport Continues to Set Records
More people are flying to more places, more often from HIA. A record 134,337 passengers flew into and out of the airport in September 2025—breaking the September 2024 record by 1.9%. September marked the 7th consecutive monthly traffic record and the 20th consecutive month of year-over-year growth. January through September 2025 traffic totaled 1,209,986—up 13.2%…
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