Fall Colors at TSA Checkpoints—What You Need to Know

As the fall season brings vibrant colors to the landscape, a few unexpected hues are also showing up at TSA checkpoints—colorful firearms. While most guns detected by TSA officers are traditional black, more travelers are bringing colorful weapons in shades of pink, purple, teal, and red. TSA officers are well-trained to handle such situations quickly…

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…

HIA Expects nearly 24,000 Passengers during Labor Day Travel Week   

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.    …

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…

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….

HIA Reports 2ND Quarter Traffic up 15% vs 2023

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…