Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is located in Middletown, Pennsylvania, USA and is the primary airport serving the Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle metropolitan area. It is owned by the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority and is the only commercial airport in the area.
The airport was first established in 1926 as the Harrisburg-Middletown Airport. The airport was initially used for general aviation and airmail service, which eventually grew to include commercial flights. In 1947, the airport was renamed to the Harrisburg-York Airport. In the 1950s, the airport was again renamed to the Harrisburg International Airport and was expanded to include a longer runway, a passenger terminal and other improvements.
The airport is named after Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, which is the state capital of Pennsylvania. The name was chosen to honor the city and to recognize the importance of the airport to the region.
The airport code MDT was determined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). MDT stands for "Middletown, Harrisburg International Airport".
Harrisburg International Airport currently operates over 16,000 flights a year and averages over 40 flights a day. The airport serves as a hub for several airlines, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. The airport also offers service to destinations across the United States and Canada.
The airport has a variety of amenities and services for travelers, including a food court, retail shops, a business center, and a variety of restaurants. There are also car rental services available at the airport.
Harrisburg International Airport is a major transportation hub for the Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle metropolitan area and is considered to be one of the most important airports in the Mid-Atlantic region. The airport continues to grow and expand and is an important part of the region’s economy and transportation infrastructure.
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