Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is a single‑terminal airport serving the Harrisburg area and central Pennsylvania. It handles scheduled domestic services and some seasonal international flights.
Terminal Guide for Harrisburg International Airport #
MDT uses one main passenger terminal with a compact concourse layout. Check‑in and baggage claim are landside; a small number of gates and airline counters operate airside with standard regional‑airport amenities.
Getting to and From Harrisburg International Airport #
Taxis, ride‑share and rental cars are the principal ways to reach downtown Harrisburg; drive time is typically about 15-25 minutes. Intercity shuttles and private transfers operate to nearby towns and attractions such as Hershey.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Harrisburg International Airport #
Facilities include cafés and sit‑down dining options, car rental desks, parking and small retail. Wi‑Fi is generally available; lounge space is limited compared with larger metropolitan airports.
Tips for Harrisburg International Airport #
- Ground transport to Harrisburg and Hershey is straightforward by taxi or shuttle - allow around 15-25 minutes to downtown Harrisburg depending on traffic.
- If travelling to Hershey attractions, check for shared shuttles or hotel transfers which operate seasonally.
Weather & Climate near Harrisburg International Airport #
Harrisburg International Airport's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1054 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 3° | -6° | 74 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -5° - 5° | -4° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | -1° - 10° | 2° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 4° - 17° | 11° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 23° | 16° | 111 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.3h |
| June | Very Good | 15° - 28° | 21° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.8h |
| July | Excellent | 18° - 30° | 24° | 99 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.6h |
| August | Excellent | 17° - 29° | 23° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.1 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Very Good | 13° - 25° | 19° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 6° - 19° | 13° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 2° - 12° | 5° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 6° | -2° | 83 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
