Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)

Fort Wayne, US 🇺🇸 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

KFWA

IATA

FWA

Elevation

814 ft

Region

US-IN

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KFWA

Local Code: FWA

Location: 40.9785° N, -85.195099° E

Continent: NA

Type: Medium Airport

Keywords: Baer Field

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) generally receives highly positive reviews from recent travelers, who frequently praise its efficiency, cleanliness, and friendly atmosphere. The airport has experienced record-breaking passenger growth in 2024 and continues to see an increase in 2025, with ongoing renovations aimed at enhancing the traveler experience.

What Travelers Love

Friendly and Efficient Staff: Travelers consistently highlight the helpful and friendly nature of the airport staff, including TSA and airline personnel, contributing to a pleasant experience. FWA was recognized by USA Today as one of the friendliest airports.
Clean and Modern Facilities: The terminal is described as very clean, well-maintained, and modern, benefiting from recent renovations as part of "Project Gateway."
Quick Security Wait Times: Security lines are typically short and efficient, with many travelers reporting wait times under 15-20 minutes, even during busier periods.
Unique Amenities and Comfort: FWA offers appealing amenities such as free cookies for arriving passengers, ample seating with numerous power stations, free Wi-Fi, a kids' play space, sensory rooms, pet relief areas, and local food and beverage options like Chapman's Brewery and Conjure Coffee Marketplace. A new Gateway Lounge also recently opened.
Convenient Parking: Parking options (short-term, long-term, economy) are generally close to the terminal and considered easy to use. There is also a free cell phone lot and the first 30 minutes in short-term parking are free.

Common Complaints

Limited Food Selection: While local options are appreciated, some travelers find the overall food selection to be somewhat limited compared to larger airports.
Parking Costs (Older Reviews): Some older reviews mention high parking charges, particularly for extended stays in the short-term lot, leading to confusion regarding its purpose. However, recent information on long-term and economy parking indicates more affordable rates.
Overnight Stay Unwelcoming: One review from 2023 noted that the 24/7 waiting area by baggage claim could feel unwelcoming for those planning to stay overnight.

Fort Wayne International Airport is widely regarded as an efficient, traveler-friendly airport that prioritizes passenger comfort and convenience, with ongoing improvements further enhancing its appeal as a local travel hub.

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This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Top Airlines

Operating at Fort Wayne International Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network

Airline	Routes	Flights	Destinations	Last Activity
SkyWest `SKW` / `OO`	9	920	9	Dec 10, 2025
Piedmont `PDT` / `PT`	1	182	1	Dec 10, 2025
Envoy Air `ENY` / `MQ`	2	163	2	Dec 10, 2025
Allegiant Air `AAY` / `G4`	8	123	8	Dec 8, 2025
FedEx `FDX` / `FX`	2	119	2	Dec 10, 2025
PSA Airlines `JIA` / `OH`	3	60	3	Dec 9, 2025
United Parcel Service `UPS` / `5X`	1	52	1	Dec 9, 2025
NetJets Aviation `EJA` / `1I`	29	42	29	Dec 8, 2025
Flexjet `LXJ`	16	18	16	Nov 14, 2025

Showing top 9 airlines by flight activity. Data includes observed departures and route networks from this airport.

For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`05/23`	12000 ft	150 ft	PEM	Active Lighted
`09/27`	4001 ft	75 ft	PEM	Active
`14/32`	8001 ft	150 ft	PEM	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
A/D	APP/DEP SW/NW OF ACT RWY	`127.2 MHz`
A/D	SE/NE OF ACTIVE RWY	`132.15 MHz`
A/D	FORT WAYNE A/D	`135.325 MHz`
ATIS	ATIS	`121.25 MHz`
CLD	CLNC DEL	`124.75 MHz`
GND	GND	`121.9 MHz`
OPS	122FW COMD POST OPS	`138.4 MHz`
RDO	TERRE HAUTE RDO	`122.2 MHz`
TWR	TWR	`119.1 MHz`
UNIC	UNICOM	`122.95 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`FW`	Hoagy	NDB	`251 kHz`
`FWA`	Fort Wayne	VORTAC	`117800 kHz`

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

Taxi services and ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft are available. The designated pick-up area for taxis and ride-shares is located outside Door #3 in the baggage claim area on the lower level of the terminal.

Rental Cars

Rental car counters are located in the baggage claim area of the terminal. Companies available on-site include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. The rental car lot is conveniently located directly across from the terminal building.

Public Transportation

There is no direct public bus service (Citilink) to or from Fort Wayne International Airport. Travelers must arrange for a taxi, ride-share, or rental car for transportation to and from the airport.

Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.