Is a 45 min layover in Harrisburg long enough?

MDT · Harrisburg International · Harrisburg, United States
Probably Enough

Yes, 45 minutes is probably enough for a layover at MDT (Harrisburg).

Comfortable for a domestic-to-domestic connection given the small terminal size.
Concourses
1
Max Transit
8m
Avg. Security
10m
Primary Hub
Domestic → Domestic
40min
tight
Domestic → International
50min
International → Domestic
60min
International → International
60min
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Almost all MDT itineraries are point-to-point, so true same-day connections through this airport are uncommon and usually only occur due to rebooking.
The terminal is small enough that you can walk from any gate to any other gate in a few minutes.
Security lines are typically short except during early morning and evening banks tied to hub departures.
If you're connecting from an international flight, note that MDT has no international arrivals facility, so all international connections require prior clearance elsewhere.
Airport staff are used to handling misconnections manually, so head straight to the ticket counter if you're rebooked.
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
MDT has a single small terminal with all gates accessible via one concourse, so there is no need for trains or shuttles. Security is centralized near the terminal entrance, and passengers arriving from another airport rarely need to be rescreened unless connecting from an international arrival without pre-clearance.
Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at Harrisburg International (MDT)?

Comfortable for a domestic-to-domestic connection given the small terminal size.

What is the minimum connection time at MDT?

Minimum connection times at Harrisburg International: Domestic-to-Domestic is 40 minutes, International-to-International is 60 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.

Can I make a 45 minutes connection at MDT on an international flight?

45 minutes is below the 60-minute international MCT at Harrisburg International. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. MDT has a single small terminal with all gates accessible via one concourse, so there is no need for trains or shuttles. Security is centralized near the terminal entrance, and passengers arriving from another airport rarely need to be rescreened unless connecting from an international arrival without pre-clearance.

What happens if I miss my connection at MDT?

Because MDT has limited service and few daily flights per airline, missed connections often mean rebooking onto the next day's flight; the airline ticket counter near the single terminal entrance handles all rebooking on-site.

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