KMDT

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HARRISBURG INTL

HARRISBURG · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
310'
Longest RWY
10,001'13/31
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR07:56Z
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Before you fly into KMDT
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,310'
MSL · field 310' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +7 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KMDT

Current METAR

Observed 07:56Z

KMDT 120756Z 31007KT 10SM BKN150 22/21 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP087 T02220206 $
Wind
310° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.79 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,386 ft
Ceiling
15,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
8 NM SE
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
MDT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIM EDWARDS
Address
ONE TERMINAL DRIVE, MIDDLETOWN PA 17057

Flight service · Hours

FSS IPT
WILLIAMSPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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310° · 7 kt
RWY 31
286°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 31

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 286° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,310 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored106° / 286°10,001 ftASPH31 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1310,001'10,001'9,063'8,070'PAPI 4-box left(3°)ALSF260', pole, 1780' from thr, 719' R of cntrln, slope 26
3110,001'10,001'9,122'8,129'PAPI 4-box left(3°)79', trees, 2485' from thr, 712' R of cntrln, slope 29

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KMDT HARRISBURG INTL in HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, showing runways 13/31 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 13
LS · CAT III
MDT
110.9
RWY 31
LS · CAT I
HQA
110.9
ILS OR LOC RWY 13
KMDT · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • CARGO RAMP CLSD TO TSNT ACFT WO PRIOR PERMISSION; CALL AMGR 717-948-3919.
  • BIRD FLOCKS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • NO TOUCH & GO LDGS 2300-0600 LCL.
  • REMARKS-ANG: ACFT NOT SUPPORTING ANG AND ALL FIGHTER ACFT MUST CTC FBO C 717-944-4666 FOR PRK AND FUEL. NSTD MRK ON C130J PRK APRON SPOT 5; WHITE PAINTED LINES DENOTING LAIRCM LASER TESTING AREA.
  • ACFT DESTINED FOR AVFLIGHT HARRISBURG SO INDICATE IN RMK SEC OF DD175 AND ATTEMPT TO CTC WITH ETA ON 122.95, 15 MIN PRIOR TO LND.
  • BIRD WATCH COND PHASE 1 (DEC-FEB & MAY-JUL) INDICATED LGT BIRD ACT. PHASE 2 (AUG-NOV & MAR-APR) INDICATES HVY BIRD ACT NML ASSOCIATED WITH MIGRATORY SEASON.
  • CARGO APRON PARKING SPOT 9 CLOSED TO ACFT WITH A WINGSPAN OF MORE THAN 52 FT.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -16C.
  • USE CTN: DUE TO PROXIMITY & RWY ALMNT, AIRCREWS HAVE MISTAKEN CXY RWY 12/30 FOR MDT RWY 13/31 WHICH IS 4 NM E.

Runway surface & condition

  • 13/31PCR VALUE: 800/F/C/X/T

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13RWY 13: PIR AND MIL ASSAULT LDG ZONE MKGS.
  • 31RWY 31: PIR AND MIL ASSAULT LDG ZONE MKGS.
  • 13APCH RATIO 47:1 TO DTHR.
  • 31RWY 31 APCH SLP 36:1 TO DTHR.

Other notes

  • TPA 1300 FT MSL (990 FT AGL) PROPS; 1800 FT MSL (1490 FT AGL) JETS.

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KMDT

Answer card
ICAO
KMDT
Name
HARRISBURG INTL
Location
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
310 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,310 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 10,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
19
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Harrisburg Intl sits in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The field elevation is 310 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 10,001 ft long with asphalt pavement. The tower is open 24 hours. Two ILS approaches are published, one for each runway end.

Pattern altitude is published at 1,300 ft MSL for propeller aircraft. That is 990 ft AGL. Jet pattern altitude is 1,800 ft MSL. That is 1,490 ft AGL. Avflight Harrisburg is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A with Prist. Call them at (717) 944-4666 for current service details.

This is a Class C field. Use the current chart and listen carefully on arrival. The airport remarks call out runway and taxiway confusion risk. Taxiway 12/30 has been mistaken for runway 13/31, which sits 4 NM east. Runway 13 and runway 31 both have precision instrument markings. The field is also a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 16 degrees Celsius. There is a no touch-and-go window from 2300 to 0600 local time. Bird activity also rises in the migratory seasons, so plan your scan on approach and departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KMDT for piston aircraft?
Pattern altitude for propeller aircraft is 1,300 ft MSL. That is 990 ft AGL.
What is the pattern altitude at KMDT for jets?
Pattern altitude for jets is 1,800 ft MSL. That is 1,490 ft AGL.
What is the longest runway at Harrisburg Intl?
Runway 13/31 is the only runway. It is 10,001 ft long with asphalt pavement.
Does KMDT have ILS approaches?
Yes. There are 2 ILS approaches published. One is for runway 13. One is for runway 31.
Which FBO is on the field at KMDT?
Avflight Harrisburg is on field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A with Prist. Call (717) 944-4666 for current parking and service details.
What are the tower hours at Harrisburg Intl?
The control tower is open 24 hours.
Is there a night touch-and-go restriction at KMDT?
Yes. No touch-and-go landings are permitted from 2300 to 0600 local time.
Are there any runway or taxiway confusion issues at KMDT?
Yes. The remarks warn that crews have mistaken taxiway 12/30 for runway 13/31. Brief the taxi carefully. Verify the runway before takeoff or landing.

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