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Fort Wayne International Airport

IATA FWAICAO KFWALocal FWA🇺🇸 Fort Wayne
Coordinates
40.9789°N, 85.1945°W
Elevation
814 ft (248 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-IN
Time zone
Indianapolis(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
5.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:51
Sunrise
06:23
Sunset
21:12
Civil dusk
21:44

About 14h 49m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Fort Wayne International Airport

Fort Wayne International Airport

Fort Wayne International Airport lies eight miles southwest of Fort Wayne, in Allen County, Indiana, United States. It is owned by the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KFWA

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 2311,981 ft / 3,652 m150 ftPemLightedOpen
14 / 328,002 ft / 2,439 m150 ftPemLightedOpen
09 / 274,001 ft / 1,220 m75 ftPemUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (10)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP/DEP SW/NW OF ACT RWY127.200 MHz
A/DSE/NE OF ACTIVE RWY132.150 MHz
A/DFORT WAYNE A/D135.325 MHz
ATISATIS121.250 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL124.750 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
OPS122FW COMD POST OPS138.400 MHz
RDOTERRE HAUTE RDO122.200 MHz
TWRTWR119.100 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingLounge

The Gateway Lounge requires an annual membership or day pass for access.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (10)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
FORT WAYNE INTL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled2000 ft MSL4800 ft MSL
FORT WAYNE INTL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlledGND4800 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle797 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fort Wayne International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Fort Wayne International Airport?

The ICAO code for Fort Wayne International Airport is KFWA, and its IATA code is FWA.

Where is Fort Wayne International Airport located?

Fort Wayne International Airport is medium airport located in Fort Wayne, United States, at an elevation of 814 ft (248 m).

How many runways does Fort Wayne International Airport have?

Fort Wayne International Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 11,981 ft / 3,652 m.

Which airlines fly to Fort Wayne International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Fort Wayne International Airport include Air France, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Pinnacle Airlines, among 8 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Fort Wayne International Airport?

Historical data lists 10 nonstop destinations from Fort Wayne International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Fort Wayne International Airport in?

Fort Wayne International Airport is in the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Fort Wayne International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fort Wayne International Airport is approximately 5.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Fort Wayne International Airport?

The nearest airport to Fort Wayne International Airport is Confer's Place Airport (1IN3), about 7.5 nm to the nnw, followed by Dick's Strip and Old Glory Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Fort Wayne International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.