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Indy Airport to Welcome Nation’s Airport Designers

Chance for students to explore aviation beyond flying, fixing planes

The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is welcoming nearly 2,000 aviation leaders from across the country as the 2026 AAAE/ACC Airport Planning, Design & Construction Symposium opens today at the Indiana Convention Center.

Indy Airport Unveils State Fairgrounds’ Pop Culture Exhibit

Fontaine collection shares Hoosier history with millions

The Thomas Fontaine Collection, on display through July 9, 2026, in the KIND Gallery, highlights more than three decades of iconic performances, rare memorabilia and Hoosier cultural moments that unfolded at the historic Indiana State Fairgrounds curated by Indianapolis-based historian and collector Thomas Fontaine from his personal collection of more than 6,000 pieces of contemporary popular culture. This display includes rare programs, autographs, photographs, and more from performing artists such as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, the Beach Boys, the Jackson 5, and the Dave Clark Five, as well as early ABA Indiana Pacers artifacts.

Travelers Name Indy Airport No. 1 for the 14th Year in a Row

ACI World tells IND staff “you make us proud”

To hold the record of Best Airport in North America for 14 years straight and 15 years overall—as the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) has done once again—is no small feat. The Indy airport is the gateway to Indianapolis for air travelers from across the country and around the world, and it is an impressive place in the minds of the millions of people who pass through it each year.

Indy Airport to Launch Incubator Space for Culinary Talent

Local brands Daredevil Brewing and Java House join airport lineup

IND is adding three new and one enhanced local food-and-beverage experiences in the terminal including a new incubator space that gives emerging Indy culinary talent a rare chance to reach millions of travelers.

Indy Airport Intern Recognized for Developing New Tech Tool

Choga example of students who are ready to innovate and collaborate

An Indianapolis Airport Authority intern has been named Indiana’s College Work-Based Learner of the Year, a statewide honor from Work and Learn Indiana recognizing college students who make a clear impact during their internships.

Indy Airport Hits Another Passenger Record in 2025

New destinations, a record fall break and specialty flights drove growth

The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) wrapped up 2025 with another year of record‑setting passenger traffic, welcoming more than 10.6 million passengers in all through the IND terminal, nearly 100,000 passengers more than in 2024.

Indy Flights Helped Turn Miami Stadium Red for CFP Game

Airlines serving Indianapolis carried high numbers of IU fans to the game

Sports reporters estimated that 75% of the fans in the stands at the College Football Playoff National Championship were cheering for the Hoosiers. Airline tallies shared with the IAA show that the 12 specialty flights added for the championship game were packed with cream and crimson.

Added Nonstop Flights Headed to the Peach Bowl from Indy

American, Delta and Southwest adding specialty nonstops flights to next IU victory

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines are adding a total of six round-trip specialty nonstop flights to Atlanta specifically for the 2026 Peach Bowl. Counting additional returning options as well, IU football fans will have 13 flights in all to choose from to get them to and from the big game.