Central Pennsylvania's primary commercial gateway serving the state capital.
Opened
1905
Location
Middletown, United States
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT/KMDT) is the principal commercial service airport serving Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania, and the broader South Central Pennsylvania region. It is located in Middletown, Pennsylvania, approximately 8 miles southeast of downtown Harrisburg.
The airport is owned and operated by the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA) and serves millions of passengers annually with connections to major domestic hubs. Its facilities have been modernized over the years to accommodate regional jet and mainline aircraft operations.
While relatively modest in size compared to Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, MDT offers a convenient alternative for central Pennsylvania travelers, with shorter security lines and easier parking than larger regional airports.
Terminals
The airport features a single terminal building with multiple concourses serving domestic passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, rideshare services, and limited bus service connecting the airport to Harrisburg and surrounding communities.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating at MDT include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines, primarily offering connections to their respective hubs.
Notable facts
›MDT is located in Middletown, Pennsylvania, not directly in Harrisburg despite its name.
›The airport is managed by the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA).
›The airfield has military heritage and was historically associated with Olmsted Air Force Base.
›MDT primarily serves as a spoke airport with connections to major hub cities rather than operating its own hub.
›The airport code MDT is derived from 'Middletown,' the municipality where it is physically located.
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Harrisburg International Airport is a public airport in Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania, United States, nine miles (14 km) southeast of Harrisburg. It is owned by the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority.