Indianapolis International Airport
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- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Read on to discover what Indianapolis International Airport has to offer, including details on terminals, facilities and lounges. Also explore technical facilities such as runway information and airlines that fly there and to what destinations.
About Indianapolis International Airport
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, Dominican Republic and France.
Indianapolis International Airport Location
Indianapolis International Airport is located 7 miles southwest of downtown Indianapolis. Its exact location can be seen on the map below:
Facilities
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:
Postal Services
WiFi
Baby Care Facilities including nursing room
Walking path for fitness
Digital information kiosks
Mobile charging
Meditation and interfaith prayer room
Barbers
Spa facilities
Duty free shopping
Lounges Include:
Delta Sky Club: a member only lounge which includes food and drinks, newspapers and magazines, WiFi and TV
Military USA Lounge: free of charge lounge to active members of the US military and their families. Includes complimentary food and drinks, computer usage, video games, toiletries, children’s play area, library, and TVs with comfortable chairs.
Runways
| Direction | Length (m) | Length (ft) | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5L/23R | 3,414 | 11,200 | Concrete |
| 5R.23L | 3,048 | 10,000 | Concrete |
| 14/32 | 2,218 | 7,278 | Asphalt |
Terminals
Colonel Harvey Weir Cook Terminal
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 foot in size. This cost $1.1 billion to build, and has 44 domestic gates and 2 international gates.
Airlines that fly to Indianapolis International Airport
| Air Canada Express | Alaska Airlines | Allegiant Air |
| American Airlines | American Eagle | Delta Air Lines |
| Delta Connection | Frontier. Airlines | Southwest Airlines |
| Spirit Airlines | United Airlines | United Express |
Top Destinations
Popular Domestic Destinations
| Rank | Airport | Passengers | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta, Georgia | 522,000 | Delta, Southwest |
| 2 | Chicago-O’Hare, Illinois | 313,000 | American, United |
| 3 | Denver, Colorado | 281,000 | Frontier, Southwest, United |
| 4 | Orlando, Florida | 227,000 | Delta, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit |
| 5 | Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas | 214,000 | American |
| 6 | Charlotte, North Carolina | 203,000 | American |
| 7 | Las Vegas, Nevada | 174,000 | Allegiant, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit |
| 8 | Phoenix-Sky Harbor, Arizona | 158,000 | American, Southwest |
| 9 | Newark, New Jersey | 152,000 | Southwest, United |
| 10 | Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota | 148,000 | Delta |
Popular International Destinations
| Rank | Airport | Passengers | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris, France | 6,150 | Delta |
| 2 | Toronto-Pearson, Canada | 3,892 | Air Canada |
| 3 | Cancún, Mexico | 1,791 | Delta, Southwest, Vacation Express (Volaris) |
| 4 | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | 406 | Vacation Express (Swift Air) |
How to get to Indianapolis International Airport
By Road
You can access the airport from I-70, via exit 68.
By Public Transport
The Bus IndyGo Route 8 regularly travels from the airport to and from downtown Indianapolis.
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