Information and Travel Guide for Indianapolis International Airport
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis International Airport is located just over 15 minutes away from downtown Indianapolis. It is a fairly small airport, serving nearly 8 million customers annually. 

It does, however, have the 8th largest cargo center in the United States. It makes a contribution to Indiana's economy every year of over $3 billion. It is a very important part of the state's income. 

The abbreviation for the Indianapolis International Airport is IND. This airport handles both international and domestic flights. It is set on a 1.2 million square foot complex. 

One of the most interesting factors about the airport is the focus on art. There are many permanent works of art within the airport that were created specifically for their locations and will stay. The airport also occasionally features art exhibits. 

History

The Indianapolis Airport was first created in 1931. It was built with only one terminal and the second one was not built for another 25 years. During the war, the airport was used for pilot training. It began to expand again after the war, though, when commercial flights were resumed once again. The new plan for the airport design was created in the 1970s. 

The airport's third terminal was built in 2008. The third terminal was one of the first airport additions to be added to an airport and also one of the first to be opened after the September 11, 2001 attack - only two days after the attack happened. This contributed to the rapid growth of the airport over the last 7 years. It reopened in 2008 with the addition added. 

Services and Amenities

  • Navigation services - Lost and found, paging, maps and brochures available

  • Tourist services

  • Language interpreters

  • Business services - fax, notary, postage stamp sale

  • Digital visitor information kiosks - access to hotels, restaurants, etc. in Indianapolis

  • Shopping and dining - stores, restaurants, souvenir shops, bars, cafes, complimentary snacks etc. 

  • Delta Sky Club - membership into the clubhouse, discounts, etc. 

  • Financial services - ATMs, currency exchange

  • Police department

  • Lounge services - Internet access, chairs for sleeping and sitting

  • USO of Indiana - Connection to the U.S. Military

  • Handicapped accessibility

Parking

Parking is for free in the cell phone lot, so you can wait for someone getting off a plane. There is also a parking garage and an economy lot for short term stays. Further away, there is a long-term lot for individuals who will be parking for a longer period of time. Valet parking services are even offered at an additional price. 

If you need any sort of assistance, you can get it free of charge from the airport. They will even escort you to your car if you are uneasy about walking there alone for any reason. 

Surrounding Area

The airport's Ground Transportation Center is one of its most unique features. This is a one-stop location for all of your transportation needs. Here, you can rent a car, call for a limousine or a taxi, or even take public transportation to get to where you want to go in Indianapolis. 



Contact Information:

Telephone: 1 317.487.7243 
Fax: 317.487.5213
Website: www.indianoplisairport.com 
E-mail: Via the airport's website
Address: BAA Indianapolis LLC, Indianapolis International Airport, 2500 South High School Road, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46241, USA 
Number of Terminals: 1
Time Zone: GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October) (in the greater part of the state)
Location: The airport is located 11km (7 miles) from Indianapolis and 8km (5 miles) from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
IATA airport code: IND