New Jet Bridge at Gate C3

Harrisburg International Airport has reached a significant milestone in its infrastructure modernization program with the installation of the first of six brand-new jet bridges, now operational at Gate C3 for American Airlines passengers. The upgrade process began in June 2025 when the airport’s 22-year-old bridge was decommissioned and carefully removed to make way for the state-of-the-art replacement. Enhanced Passenger…

HIA Passenger Traffic Soars 13% in 2025: Third Consecutive Monthly Record

HIA is experiencing unprecedented growth in 2025, with passenger traffic climbing nearly 13% through the first five months of the year. May 2025 saw 140,554 passengers arrive and depart—a 10% increase over May 2024 and a new monthly record for the airport. May was the third consecutive month HIA has set a passenger traffic record…

Harrisburg International Airport Sees 10.8% Increase in Passenger Traffic in 2024

1,445,219 passengers used the airport in 2024—busiest year since 2019’s record Middletown, PA – January 29, 2025 – Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) records a fourth consecutive year of passenger growth, with a total of 1,445,219 passengers using the airport in 2024. This marks the busiest year since the record set in 2019, reflecting a 10.8%…

Bagels and Beer coming to Harrisburg International Airport 

Construction is under way for two new retail outlets coming to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT): Crafted and The Great American Bagel Bakery.  Upgraded Food OptionsThe Great American Bagel Bakery will introduce an artisan-inspired bakery-café concept that features fresh, hand-rolled bagels, premium coffee, and a range of grab-and-go items. Adjacent to this bakery-café, Crafted will offer…

Franklin County Regional Airport: Poised for Growth

Located just north of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Franklin County Regional Airport (FCRA) is a general aviation airport poised for growth. Owned and operated by the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA), FCRA handles over 13,000 takeoffs and landings annually. FCRA supports recreational flying activities, corporate travel, medical transport, agricultural services, and community events. Franklin County Regional…

Expanded Service from HIA – Your Gateway to Winter Travel

Winter is almost here, and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is ready to get you where you need to go, with more options than ever before. Here’s what’s new this December: At HIA, we offer an Altogether Better™ experience—no big airport chaos, just the convenience of flying closer to home. Plan your next getaway and discover…

American Airlines Adding Seasonal, Saturday Only Nonstop Service to Miami from Harrisburg International Airport

Saturday flights to be flown between February 15th and March 29th, 2025 Harrisburg, PA – October 15, 2024 – American Airlines will offer seasonal, Saturday only nonstop flights to Miami International Airport (MIA) from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), between February 15th and March 29th, 2025.  “American’s new nonstop Miami service provides central PA leisure and…

HIA Police Lieutenant Completes Prestigious FBI National Academy Training

Lt. Jon Greenawalt Graduates from the FBI National Academy Harrisburg, PA, September 16, 2024 – The Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA) is proud to announce that Lt. Jon Greenawalt, a dedicated officer of the Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) Police Department, has successfully completed the 291st session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia….

HIA year-to-date Passenger Traffic up 9.4% vs 2023

Labor Day travel week could be the busiest ever (Middletown, PA – August 28, 2024) – During the month of July 2024, 124,661 passengers flew into and out of Harrisburg International Airport (HIA), an increase of nearly one percent vs July 2023.  As of July 31st, 809,204 passengers have used the airport, an increase of…