Fly behind the scenes of a “small town” called Harrisburg International Airport and discover the intricacies of the HR department. To fostering a culture of safety, diversity, and excellence; to facilitating flights and boosting employee satisfaction, Mick Burkett and Heather Oliver are the architects of HIA’s polished operations. Take a seat and learn how Mick…
Fly Nonstop to Jacksonville: Florida’s Gem of Diversity
Nestled along Florida’s northeastern coast, Jacksonville stands as the Sunshine State’s largest city, bustling with vibrant energy and an eclectic mix of attractions. As the most populous city in Florida, Jacksonville boasts a rich tapestry of culture, history, and outdoor adventures, making it a must-visit destination for travelers seeking a diverse experience. With flights from…
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…
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…
HIA Welcomes U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg
On Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, Harrisburg International Airport was pleased to host U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as we provided him on three important airport projects funded by the bipartisan infrastructure bill. He also recorded an interview with CNBC’s Scott Wapner near the cargo airport construction site. In 2023, the Airport Authority received $9 million from…
HIA Records Second Busiest April in History; Summer Traffic up 10%
New service to Jacksonville and Dulles begins in June (Middletown, PA – May 29, 2024) – A total of 121,804 passengers passed through Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) during April 2024, an increase of 19.8 percent compared to April 2023, making it the second busiest April in airport history. April 2024 was six percent below April 2019’s…
2024 Memorial Day travel expected to be up 2% vs 2022
Between Thursday, May 23rd and Tuesday, May 28th HIA expects around 23,400 passengers to fly into and out of the airport during the Memorial Day holiday travel week. Busiest Days Slowest Days Thu., May 23—4,600 Sat., May 25—3,100 Fri., May 24—4,250 Tue., May 28—3,300 Mon., May 27—4,150 This is a 15% increase over 2023 and…
2024 HIA Memorial Day Holiday Travel tips
1) Download your airline app a. Use the app to check in for your flight 24 hours before your scheduled departure b. Download your boarding pass into the app (You could also print the pass at home) c. Have your credit card entered into the app as airline’s do not accept cash payments d. Many…
HIA Records Busiest First Quarter since 2019 and second busiest since 2012
Summer traffic projected to grow by 10% vs 2023 (Middletown, PA – April 24, 2024) – A total of 305,541 passengers passed through Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) during the first three months of 2024, the airport’s busiest first quarter since its record year in 2019. Additionally, 2024’s total was third highest since 2005. “The…
More American Airlines service to Chicago!
Wrigley Field, Deep Dish Pizza, Italian Beef sandwiches, and the Magnificent Mile are now easier to go to as American Airlines flies up to three times a day to the Windy City! Not only is Chicago this region’s most popular business destination, as American’s third largest hub, Chicago offers convenient connections to more than 60…
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