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…
Cheers to Great Taste: Yuengling 1829 Bar & Grill Coming to HIA
Big news for travelers who love local flavor—HMSHost is transforming the former Phillips Seafood space at HIA into an all-new Yuengling 1829 Bar & Grill, scheduled to open around Labor Day weekend 2025. 🍺 A True Taste of Pennsylvania Conveniently located across from Gate A1, this full-service dining destination will showcase Pennsylvania’s oldest brewery in…
✈️ Terminal Enhancements Underway at HIA
As record numbers of travelers fly through HIA, we’re investing in major upgrades throughout the terminal to make your journey smoother and more enjoyable. From infrastructure improvements to comfort-focused renovations, here’s what you can expect in the months ahead: Here’s a look at what’s happening: Jet Bridge Replacements We’re replacing six of our 12 jet…
HIA Breaks Passenger Record in June 2025
Harrisburg International Airport saw its busiest month ever this June, welcoming 151,532 passengers—a 7% increase over the previous record set back in 1997. That momentum wasn’t just a one-month wonder. Over the first six months of 2025, 777,293 total passengers flew through HIA—a new mid-year record and a 13.5% jump compared to the same period…
New Jet Bridge at Gate C3
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 Passenger Traffic Soars 13% in 2025: Third Consecutive Monthly Record
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…
HIA Breaks Passenger Traffic Records for March and First Quarter of 2025
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…
United Airlines now offers 4 Daily Flights to Chicago from HIA
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…
Please Pardon Our Dust – We’re Enhancing Your All Together Better Airport Experience!
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…
United Airlines to offer More Flights to Dulles and Chicago from HIA!
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…
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