Indianapolis International Airport (IATA: IND) is an international airport located just outside of Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States. Within the United States, it is the 45th busiest in terms of passenger traffic, with 2018 seeing the airport serve 9.4 million passengers.
The airport was first opened as Indianapolis Municipal Airport in 1931 but was later renamed to Weir Cook Municipal Airport and then back to Indianapolis International Airport in 1976. The airport not only operates domestic flights within the U.S. but also international passenger services to destinations in Canada, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and France.
Indianapolis International Airport is located 7 miles southwest of downtown Indianapolis.
The airport stretches across 7,700 acres in the area, meaning there is plenty of room for facilities for entertainment such as dining options, but also for practical reasons such as wifi, nursing rooms and airport lounges. The airport has been named the ’Best Airport in North America’ by the Airports Council International 8 times since 2010. Facilities include:
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) features three runways:
These runways accommodate a wide range of aircraft operations, including commercial flights and cargo services.
In 2008, a new terminal opened at the airport to replace all previous passenger terminals. This terminal was named in honour of Col. Harvey Weir Cook and measures 1,200,000 square feet in size. This cost $1.1 billion to build and has 44 domestic gates and 2 international gates.
Indianapolis International Airport is served by several major airlines, offering a variety of domestic and international flights. The airlines operating at IND include:
These carriers provide non-stop services to numerous destinations across the United States and internationally.
You can access the airport from I-70, via exit 68.
The Bus IndyGo Route 8 regularly travels from the airport to and from downtown Indianapolis.
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