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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Harrisburg Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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I found some nice rocking chairs in the lobby of the terminal (upstairs). – Adam from PSU
MDT Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Harrisburg International Airport.
What to expect
Harrisburg Airport (code: MDT) consists of a small, modern terminal with three concourses. There are several eateries on the airside and a newsstand and eatery on the landside. WiFi is available to help pass the time. Travellers who want to upgrade their waiting experience can pay to access the airport’s first-class lounge.
Sleeping in Harrisburg Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Harrisburg Airport Guide.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The terminal building and parking facilities are open 24 hours a day. However, airline ticket counters are staffed only during times when flights are departing and arriving. There are no 24-hour services (food, shops, or lounges) in the terminal.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are rocking chairs and seating areas scattered throughout the terminal where travellers can rest between flights. These spots are useful for a short break but are not designed for long overnight stays.
As with any public space, always keep your belongings secured and within sight if you plan to rest. Theft and unattended bags are risks in any busy terminal area; travellers have reported losses at other airports despite keeping bags close.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Harrisburg Airport:
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Harrisburg Airport – Located at the airport. No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Comfort Inn & Suites – Harrisburg Airport – Hershey South – Free airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
- Holiday Inn Harrisburg East – Free airport shuttle is available 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Harrisburg Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Susquehanna Club – Features: TV lounge, private conference room, individual workstations, fax machine, copy machine and beverages. Location: Concourse A, near gate A2. Lounge Access: The lounge is available to frequent fliers who travel at least 25,000 miles a year from any one airline serving HIA.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Food outlets are available landside and airside, but none are open 24 hours. Food options include:
- Landside: Subway
- Concourse A: Phillip’s Seafood • Subway
- Concourse B: Starbucks Coffee • Capital Cafe
- Concourse C: Auntie Anne’s • Dunkin Donuts
Vending machines with snacks and beverages are near the first-floor information desk area.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
There are no official luggage storage facilities or lockers at the airport. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
There are power outlets and charging stations scattered near seating areas and gates. Charging availability can vary by gate and seating zone.
Showers
There are no public shower facilities. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at Harrisburg Airport. Connect to the “HIA Free WiFi” network. Internet kiosks are available for a fee.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and withdrawal limits if travelling internationally. Machines are located in the baggage claim area and on the second floor before security.
Baby Care Facilities – A Mamava Nursing Pod is available for travellers who prefer a private space for breastfeeding.
Currency Exchange – Currency exchange services are not available.
Duty-Free & Shopping – There is no duty-free shopping. Retail options include Hudson News locations and a small airside souvenir shop.
Information Desk – An information desk is located near the main entrance.
Massages – A massage service operates airside near Gate A3.
Observation Deck – An observation deck on the third floor offers views of aircraft arrivals and departures. Access may depend on terminal hours.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking Areas – Smoking is not permitted inside the terminal building.
Bus
Public bus route 7 serves the airport on weekdays, from 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM, and Saturdays, from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. For route maps, schedules and fares, visit the Cattransit website.
Car Rentals
Car rental services are handled on the ground floor of the Transportation Center, a separate building connected to the main terminal via a skybridge. On-site car rental agencies include Alamo • Avis • Budget • Enterprise • Hertz • National • Payless.
Hotel Shuttles
Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service: Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center • Comfort Inn & Suites – Harrisburg Airport – Hershey South • Days Inn Hershey • Holiday Inn Harrisburg East • Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey • SpringHill Suites Hershey.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are available on the ground floor just beyond the car rental counters in the Transportation Center, a separate building connected to the main terminal via a skybridge. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required. Ride-share taxi pick-ups take place on the 3rd floor of the parking garage only.
Trains
The airport is approximately two miles from the Middletown Amtrak Train station and within fifteen minutes of the downtown Harrisburg Amtrak station. Both stations are stops on the Keystone line. Connect to the train station via taxi.
Last updated: 2026-02-25
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