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 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…

Middletown, PA – April 25, 2025 – Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) is soaring to new heights in 2025. March was the busiest March in HIA’s history, and the entire first quarter of the year set a new record as well, with more travelers flying in and out of Central PA than ever before. March and…

Beginning today, United Airlines now offers four daily nonstop flights to its largest hub in Chicago, with more connections to cities around the world.  These are the most daily flights from IA to ORD since the COVID-19 pandemic begin in March 2020.  United Airlines is the largest airline in the world based on aircraft fleet…

When the “new” HIA terminal complex opened two decades ago, it quickly became known for its convenience, cleanliness, and ease of use.  Over the years, our team has worked hard to keep the facility as close to “opening day fresh” as possible. As HIA continues to experience significant passenger traffic growth, strategic investments are needed…

Between April and June 2025, total departing seats for sale on all five airlines at HIA will increase 16% compared to the same period in 2024.  One of HIA’s fastest growing airlines is United, up 29%.  Currently, United offers five departures a day with three to its hub in Chicago and two to its hub…

Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) is taking off like never before! With more flights to more places, more often, an increasing number of travelers are choosing the convenience of HIA over the hassle of long drives to other airports. The numbers speak for themselves—HIA welcomed 107,770 passengers in February 2025, marking a 10.7% increase compared to…

While driving along Airport Drive from the HIA terminal building toward the Long-term parking lot, look to your right and you’ll see significant construction activity as the final phase of the airport’s cargo apron expansion project is underway.    Demolition work continues to remove an old Work War II era building foundation.  Once removed a…

Looking for a seamless and convenient way to travel? Charlotte, North Carolina, is not just an incredible destination on its own—it’s also a major hub for reaching cities across the U.S. and beyond. With American Airlines now offering seven daily flights from Harrisburg (MDT) to Charlotte (CLT), your travel options have never been better! Why…

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%…