Category: On The Runway

Exciting Expansion at HIA: Enhancing Cargo Capabilities and Regional Connectivity

Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) is set to soar to new heights with the completion of a multi-year air cargo expansion project in time for the busy holiday shopping season in 2025.  Once completed, this project provides an expanded parking area for another three large cargo aircraft while improving regional stormwater drainage across airport property. This…

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Alan Houck: Leading General Aviation at Capital City Airport

Introduction Meet Alan (Al) D. Houck, a dedicated professional with a remarkable career journey, now at the helm of the General Aviation Department at Capital City Airport (CXY). With a rich background in law enforcement, military service, and project management, Al brings a wealth of experience and a passion for aviation to his current role….

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Meet Ryan Johnson: The Head of Airport Operations at Harrisburg International Airport

Ryan Johnson’s journey into the world of aviation began in college, where he initially pursued a degree in aeronautical science, dreaming of becoming a pilot. However, his path shifted, leading him to change his major to aviation business administration. After graduating, he joined Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) in an entry-level operations position and has now…

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Maintaining Excellence: Airport Ground Maintenance

Two miles of highway will take you exactly two miles. However, two miles of runway, can take you anywhere in the world.  Everyday aircraft ranging in size from a small single engine Cessna, to the Antonov 124—the world’s largest plane, takeoff, and land at Harrisburg International Airport. The men and women of the airfield grounds…

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Revving Up: A Look Into Vehicle Maintenance at Harrisburg International Airport

Imagine waking up in the morning and walking into your garage knowing you have nearly 100 vehicles—including fire trucks, 6,500 ton per hour snow blowers, dump trucks, loaders, and shuttle buses—and more than 400 pieces of equipment including paint machines, lawn mowers and weed whackers, all worth more than $14 million to keep working every…

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Behind the Scenes: Winter Operations at Harrisburg International Airport

When the snow comes, we’re ready. Keeping runways clear and operations running is a commitment we take seriously—no matter the weather. When snow arrives in Central PA, our team springs into action to keep Harrisburg International Airport clear for takeoff – and landing. The Heart of Operations: The Snow Desk The Snow Desk is the…

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New lines. New possibilities.

Imagine your flight from Denver just landed safely at Harrisburg International Airport. Taxiing to the gate, a voice over the intercom says, “Please remain seated with your seat belts securely fastened until we have reached our final parking position.” The plane stops, the fasten seat belt lights go off, and the flight crew opens the…

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HIA receives $3.75 million EDA grant for Cargo Expansion Project

Multi-year $64 million project to begin in 2022 (Middletown, PA – October 12, 2021) – Today, United States Congressman Scott Perry announced a $3.75 million Economic Development Grant for the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA), owner and operator of Harrisburg International Airport (HIA), to support landside development of a multi-year cargo apron expansion project….

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HIA Awarded $20 Million for Airport Drainage Improvement

Project to rehabilitate airport dike built in 1958 (Middletown, PA – May 15, 2019) – U. S. Transportation Secretary Elain L. Chao announced today the intent to award $20,249,001 in supplemental funding to Harrisburg International Airport for the repair and rehabilitation of the airport levee along the Susquehanna River.    “We’d like to thank Secretary…

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