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%…

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…

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…

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: Increased service to Chicago, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Boston, and Dallas. December growth: +24%Book Now with American Airlines New service to Jacksonville and expanded flights to Punta…

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…

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….

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…

Could be the busiest Labor Day week ever   (Middletown, PA – August 23, 2024) – The busy summer travel season is expected to continue through the Labor Day weekend as Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) expects nearly 24,000 passengers to fly to and from the airport, between Thursday, August 29th and Tuesday, September 3rd.    …

American Airlines traffic up 30% (Middletown, PA – July 31, 2024) – A total of 379,002 passengers passed through Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) during the months of April, May and June 2024, an increase of 15.5 percent compared to the same three months in 2023.  For the year-to-date period ending June 30th, a total of…

On Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, Harrisburg International Airport was pleased to host U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as we provided him on three important airport projects funded by the bipartisan infrastructure bill.  He also recorded an interview with CNBC’s Scott Wapner near the cargo airport construction site.   In 2023, the Airport Authority received $9 million from…