Stephen Kiessling

This Master Plan for Harrisburg International Airport details the assessment of future demands and requirements for airport facilities across four planning periods, corresponding to 2018, 2023, 2028, and 2033. The plan evaluates the capacity of airfield facilities, the terminal building, ground transportation, the air cargo complex, general aviation, and airport support. It identifies current capacities, forecasts future needs, and outlines specific deficiencies and expansion requirements, particularly by the final planning period (PAL 4), to ensure the airport can effectively meet projected demands.

This Master Plan provides a long-range roadmap for the sustainable development and continued improvement of Harrisburg International Airport. Key strategic areas include enhancing customer service, accommodating future growth in an environmentally and fiscally responsible manner, integrating with the regional transportation system, and supporting local economic development. The plan also addresses specific issues such as optimizing land use, reconfiguring air cargo and military access, developing a financially feasible Capital Improvement Program, conducting environmental reviews, and coordinating with other master plans, all within a sustainability framework that emphasizes public involvement, financial prudence, and environmental commitment.