Still planning Spring Break? Good news… it’s not too late! With nonstop flights from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to warm-weather favorites and major cities, your getaway is closer (and easier) than you think. No long drives. No big-airport stress. Just convenient travel from right here in Central Pennsylvania. ☀️ Nonstop to Florida Sunshine If your…
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Record Traffic Equals More Flights at HIA
Travelers flying from Harrisburg International Airport will have more options than ever this spring—16% more seats are available now through April 30th compared to last year. The expansion comes after HIA’s record-breaking 2025, when 1,623,324 passengers chose the airport. American and Allegiant set passenger records, while Delta posted its busiest year since 2019 and United…
Allegiant Sets HIA Passenger Record; Seasonal Routes Return This Week
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…
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…
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…
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%…
Emergency Training Exercise at Harrisburg International Airport
Training Exercise Saturday, September 20, 2025 Who: Harrisburg International Airport, airport mutual aid fire and Emergency Medical Services providers, the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, the American Red Cross, and approximately 50 volunteers. What: Full Scale Emergency Plan Training Exercise Where: Harrisburg International Airport, Middletown PA When: Saturday, September 12, 2025, beginning at 9:00 AM Why:…
Harrisburg International Airport Sets Passenger Records for Fourth Straight Month
July sets another record MIDDLETOWN, Pa., August 27, 2025 – Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) continues its remarkable growth, setting another passenger traffic record in July 2025. With 152,179 total passengers choosing HIA last month, we notched our second consecutive monthly traffic record and have now seen 18 straight months of year-over-year growth. In fact, April,…
Labor Day Week Traffic Expected to Set Record at Harrisburg International Airport
MIDDLETOWN, Pa., August 26, 2025 – Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) expects passenger traffic to set a new Labor Day weekend record, with nearly 25,000 travelers projected between Thursday, August 28 and Tuesday, September 2. This year’s projection is about 11% higher than last year’s record, thanks to all five airlines offering more flights and seats…