Airport District
Take flight with us.
Businesses of all sizes are thriving in Fort Wayne’s Airport District thanks to a range of competitive advantages.
The district’s prime location places seven major metropolitan areas within a 200-mile radius and half the U.S. population within a one-day drive. Additionally, easy access to Fort Wayne International Airport, two interstate highways, and a rail line enhances infrastructure. Competitive utility rates and a business-friendly environment with shovel-ready real estate facilitate quick and easy scale-ups, making the district an ideal place for growth.
Unmatched Convenience and Efficiency
Companies of all industries and sizes choose to be located in the Airport District, drawn by its unparalleled convenience, collaborative spirit, and rapid speed to market. Our team, along with our public-sector partners, is eager to assist you in achieving success.
Fort Wayne – Allen County
Airport Authority
Serving more than 700,000 passengers in a typical year, the Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) is home to four major carriers, and thirteen direct flights to major cities across the nation. Not only is FWA the “Friendliest Airport in the United States,” but it is also a convenient, cost-competitive option for business and personal travel.
Airlines & Direct Flights
from FWA
The Fort Wayne International Airport offers direct, non-stop service flights to major metros across the nation via four major airlines:
From neighboring cities like Chicago or Detroit, or popular getaways like Orlando or Las Vegas; FWA offers a variety of destinations or connecting opportunities to get you where you’re going. And as our community continues to grow, so does the list of direct travel destinations!
Visit the link below to explore FWA’s non-stop flights.
Fort Wayne
Aero Center
From line service to customer service, the team at Fort Wayne Aero Center is here to serve you. A new state-of-the-art facility welcomes you to Fort Wayne with more than 12,000 square feet of pilot amenities. Whether your visit is for business or leisure, you’ll find everything you need and more at Northeast Indiana’s premier full-service FBO.
An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft arriving at the 122nd Fighter Wing
122nd Fighter Wing
Indiana Air National Guard
The 122nd Fighter Wing at Fort Wayne Air National Guard Base supports national defense and boosts Allen County’s economy. Currently flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon, it provides skilled jobs, workforce development, and millions in annual impact. Its location in the Airport District enhances regional readiness, connectivity, and economic growth opportunities.
© Fort Wayne Airport Authority
Smith Field Airport (SMD)
Historically Fort Wayne’s first municipal airport, Smith Field (SMD) is a general aviation airport serving private, corporate, and recreational aviation in Allen County. The facility supports regional business travel, pilot training, and aviation maintenance technology classes.
Elevated by Ivy Tech’s (FAA)-certified Aviation Maintenace Technology program, we’re training the next generation of aircraft mechanics to fill the needs of our growing local aerospace industry.