Indianapolis International Airport Guide
Indianapolis International Airport sits 11 km southwest of downtown Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana. The airport is owned and operated by the Indianapolis Airport Authority and serves as the busiest airport in Indiana. In 2024, IND recorded over 10.5 million passengers — its first year surpassing 10 million — driven by major events including the NBA All-Star Game, the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials, and the Indianapolis 500.
Beyond passenger traffic, IND is one of the top cargo airports in the United States. It hosts the second-largest FedEx Express hub in the world, exceeded only by the FedEx SuperHub in Memphis. This cargo dominance consistently places IND among the top 10 U.S. airports by air freight volume.
The current terminal, named the Col. H. Weir Cook Terminal after a World War I ace and Indianapolis native, opened in 2008. It replaced the airport's previous facility and features two concourses with 39 gates total. The airport traces its origins to 1931, when it opened as Indianapolis Municipal Airport, with commercial airline service beginning in February of that year.
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5 of 6 availableCompare 24 listed options at Indianapolis International Airport, spanning parking, car rentals, lounges, hotels and shuttles. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Indianapolis International Airport.
Location
Key facts
- Size
- 11M passengers (2024)3 runwaysopened 1931
- Location
- 39.717, -86.294
- Operator
- Indianapolis Airport Authority
Terminals
1 terminalIndianapolis International Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Col. H. Weir Cook Terminal, handling both international and domestic flights for around 10 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.
- Col. H. Weir Cook TerminalMixed
American, Delta, Southwest, United, Frontier, Spirit, Alaska, Allegiant, Aer Lingus, Air Canada
Concourses Concourse A · Concourse B
Nearby cities
2 citiesIndianapolis International Airport is closest to Indianapolis (19 km northeast), and also serves Bloomington and other nearby areas. With 2 towns and cities within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.
- Indianapolis19 km northeast
- Bloomington74 km south
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