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Harrisburg International Airport established a monthly record with 151, 532 passengers in June. PHOTO/FILE
Harrisburg Airport gains over $3M in funding from FAA
Listen to this articleHarrisburg International Airport is receiving a total of $3,088,114 in new federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to modernize the terminal.
U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced the awards, which are made possible by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The funding comes from the Airport Terminal Program (ATP) and will support airport terminal improvement by replacing escalators and renovating bathrooms.
“Improving the passenger experience in our airports is critical to keeping our commonwealth moving,” Casey said in a statement. “This grant from the infrastructure law will help modernize Harrisburg International Airport by replacing escalators and renovating bathrooms throughout the terminal. I will keep pushing for investments in our commonwealth’s infrastructure that improve Pennsylvanians’ travel experiences and boost our economy.”
The ATP was created by IIJA to revitalize airports. Harrisburg Airport is receiving $2,449,089 to replace escalators in the terminal. The airport is also receiving $639,025 to renovate the terminal’s bathrooms. Millions of dollars have been allocated to Harrisburg Airport since the infrastructure law was signed by President Joe Biden in 2021. Casey and Fetterman announced $7.5 million in February 2024 to improve passenger safety by replacing jet bridges.
“Every dollar counts when it comes to keeping our airports modern, safe, and accessible,” said Fetterman. “Renovating restrooms might not be glamorous, but it’s a vital investment in making sure every traveler gets the best experience in our state capital.”
