Harrisburg International Airport

What Harrisburg International Airport does

Harrisburg International Airport (IATA: MDT) is a publicly owned regional airport located in Middletown, Pennsylvania, operated by the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA), a multi-municipal government authority incorporated in 1997. SARAA oversees a four-facility system that, in addition to HIA, includes Capital City Airport, Franklin County Regional Airport (acquired 2004), and Gettysburg Regional Airport (acquired 2006). HIA served approximately 1.29 million annual passengers in 2014 with roughly 90 daily flights to 13 nonstop destinations and connections to 300+ worldwide points, alongside a significant cargo operation handling nearly 100,000 tons of air freight annually (led by FedEx at ~23,500 tons and UPS at ~22,800 tons).

The airport's core offering centers on flight operations infrastructure, including runway, taxiway, terminal, and a dedicated cargo ramp, supplemented by on-site amenities such as garage and long-term parking, ground transportation services (taxi, shuttle, Uber), free Wi-Fi, an on-property Fairfield Inn, dining, retail, a Mamava nursing pod, and accessibility services. Ancillary product lines include the Susquehanna Club / HIA Flyer Rewards frequent-parker program, the XpressPARK subscription loyalty card, and a Travel Cost Calculator. General aviation services (tie-down, hangar storage, FBO, fuel) are delivered at the two SARAA general aviation airports in Chambersburg and Gettysburg.

Revenue is generated through five primary streams: parking fees (garage $20/day max, long-term $10/day), airline landing and facility fees weighted by aircraft weight, ground transportation access agreements with taxi/limo/shuttle/Uber operators, property and facility leasing (including hangars and terminal commercial space), and cargo-related usage fees supported by FedEx/UPS operations. Approximately 60 on-airport businesses employ more than 1,500 people, and the combined SARAA system generated over $991 million in regional economic output in 2010. Marketing relies on the flyhia.com website, blog content, email club, Facebook presence, and community partnerships with regional CVBs and sponsors such as Capital BlueCross.

Name

Harrisburg International Airport

Legal name

Harrisburg International Airport

Website

https://flyhia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Harrisburg International Airport is a public regional airport in Middletown, Pennsylvania, operated by the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA), serving Central Pennsylvania business and leisure travelers with nonstop domestic and limited international flights, and handling FedEx/UPS cargo operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aircraft Turnaround Coordination & Station Management (THABAIAF), Airport Ground Transport Terminals (Rail/Bus/Coach) (THAIALAG)

Keywords

• Airport operations
• Passenger aviation services
• Air cargo handling
• Airport parking services
• General aviation facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Middletown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

Revenue model

1. Parking Fees: Airport generates revenue from parking operations including garage parking and long-term parking lots. Garage rates are hourly up to $20 max per 24 hours; long-term lot is $10 daily flat rate.
2. Landing Fees: Airlines pay landing fees based on aircraft weight for using runway and airfield facilities. Revenue impacted during weather events when flights are cancelled.
3. Ground Transportation Agreements: Ground transportation companies including taxis, limos, shuttles, and rideshare services (Uber) pay fees or have agreements for pickup/drop-off access at the airport.
4. Property and Facility Leasing: Revenue from leasing airport property including hangar space (e.g., Hangar 400 at Franklin County Regional Airport), office space, and commercial tenants.
5. Cargo Operations: FedEx and UPS operate significant cargo operations at the airport, handling approximately 46,000 tons of cargo annually with dedicated cargo ramps.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) is a regional airport operated by the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA) providing commercial passenger aviation services, air cargo handling, and general aviation facilities. Core offerings include scheduled airline operations to 13+ non-stop destinations, parking facilities (garage and long-term lot), ground transportation coordination, and terminal amenities including dining, shopping, free Wi-Fi, and accessibility services. The airport also operates two general aviation facilities (Franklin County Regional Airport and Gettysburg Regional Airport) supporting private and corporate aviation.

Product overview

Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) is a regional airport operated by the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA) offering a unified portfolio of passenger services and facilities. The core offering centers on flight operations with airline information, arrivals/departures tracking, and ground transportation coordination. Supporting services include parking (Garage, Long Term, Cell Phone Lot with XpressPARK rewards program), accessibility assistance, free Wi-Fi, dining, shopping, and a Mamava nursing pod. The airport also operates two general aviation facilities: Franklin County Regional Airport (FCRA) and Gettysburg Regional Airport (GRA). Frequent travelers can join the Susquehanna Club/HIA Flyer Rewards program for parking discounts and exclusive benefits. An on-site Fairfield Inn hotel and travel cost calculator provide additional convenience for passengers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• UberminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2016Uber became the first ridesharing transportation provider at HIA. Drivers pick up passengers on the third floor of the parking garage. Agreement allows Uber to operate at the airport while providing passengers with on-demand transportation options.
• Capital BlueCrossminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2014Breast cancer awareness partnership where Capital BlueCross sponsored the pink lighting of HIA's SkyBridge during October. The partnership showcased stories of Central Pennsylvania women fighting breast cancer to travelers passing through the airport.
• Trillium CNGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2014Letter of Interest signed for 90-day due diligence evaluation of HIA as a potential location for a public Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refueling station. Trillium would evaluate locations on HIA property and conduct regional outreach to identify potential end-users.
• Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2013The old terminal building location was designated a Keystone Opportunity Zone, providing tax abatement incentives through 2024 for businesses that build or relocate to the space. Sponsored by Dauphin County Industrial Development Authority and Capital Region Economic Development Corporation.
• UPScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor cargo operator at HIA with dedicated cargo operations. UPS handles approximately 22,800 tons of air cargo annually and adds Boeing 747 flights during the holiday season (scheduled 19 747 departures between December 14-23).
• FedExcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor cargo operator at HIA with dedicated cargo ramp operations. FedEx handles approximately 23,500 tons of air cargo annually, primarily night operations.
• Fairfield Inn by MarriottminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOn-site hotel located adjacent to the terminal building, accessible from the terminal via covered walkways.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Allegheny County Airport Authority: Multi-airport authority structure similar to SARAA — operates Pittsburgh International plus other regional fields; a governance and portfolio-management peer for SARAA's four-airport operating model.

Direct peers

• Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP): Pennsylvania regional airport of comparable size serving a similar mid-sized metro area; overlaps with HIA on Pennsylvania catchment and competes for Allegiant and legacy carrier service.
• Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC): Upstate New York regional airport of similar scale with comparable weather exposure, carrier mix, and ULCC presence; useful peer for benchmarking non-hub economics.
• Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE): Nearby Pennsylvania regional airport serving Allentown-Bethlehem with similar scale (~700K-800K passengers), comparable carrier mix (American, Delta, United, Allegiant), and competing for Central PA / Northeast corridor traffic.
• Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF): Mid-size Northeast regional airport with similar cold-weather operating profile, comparable passenger volumes, and overlapping ULCC (Allegiant, Frontier) service model.
• Albany International Airport (ALB): New York State capital-region regional airport of similar scale and service mix, competing for business and leisure traffic from a comparable secondary market catchment.
• Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT): New England regional airport with comparable passenger volumes (~1-2M) competing with Boston Logan for regional traffic, offering similar ULCC and legacy carrier mix.

Broad incumbents

• Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): Major Pennsylvania hub airport recently redeveloped with new terminal; competes for Western/Central PA traffic and offers wider carrier and route selection versus HIA.
• Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI): Larger Mid-Atlantic hub airport (part of Maryland state system) that draws traffic from HIA's catchment area; competes on route breadth and Southwest Airlines pricing while HIA competes on convenience and shorter lines.
• Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): Major Pennsylvania hub airport (30M+ passengers) operated by city division of aviation; draws leakage from Central PA travelers seeking broader route maps and lower fares despite longer drive times.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/flyHIA
• Xx.com/flyHIA

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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