Fort Wayne International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Fort Wayne, United States. Its IATA code is FWA and its ICAO code is KFWA. The airport lies at an elevation of 814 ft (248 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 11,981 ft (3,652 m) long. Local time follows the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- FWA
- ICAO code
- KFWA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 814 ft (248 m)
- Coordinates
- 40.9789, -85.1945
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 11,981 ft · 3,652 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Partially paved | Yes |
| 09/27 | 4,001 ft · 1,220 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Partially paved | No |
| 14/32 | 8,002 ft · 2,439 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Partially paved | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Fort Wayne International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SBN South Bend International Airport | South Bend, United States | 124 km · 77 mi |
| TOL Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport | Toledo, United States | 134 km · 83 mi |
| AZO Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport | Kalamazoo, United States | 142 km · 88 mi |
| DAY James M. Cox Dayton International Airport | Dayton, United States | 145 km · 90 mi |
| MGC Michigan City Municipal Airport | Michigan City, United States | 158 km · 98 mi |
| LAF Purdue University Airport | West Lafayette, United States | 160 km · 99 mi |
| IND Indianapolis International Airport | Indianapolis, United States | 168 km · 104 mi |
| GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | Gary, United States | 198 km · 123 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from FWA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 819 | 509 | 442 | View route |
| JFK New York | 961 | 597 | 519 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,733 | 1,698 | 1,476 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,014 | 1,873 | 1,628 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,250 | 3,884 | 3,375 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,565 | 4,079 | 3,545 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,884 | 4,278 | 3,717 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,202 | 5,096 | 4,429 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,709 | 5,411 | 4,702 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,347 | 6,429 | 5,587 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,737 | 6,671 | 5,797 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,602 | 7,209 | 6,265 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,071 | 7,500 | 6,518 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,783 | 8,564 | 7,442 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,065 | 9,361 | 8,134 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,217 | 9,456 | 8,217 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP SW/NW OF ACT RWY | 127.200 |
| A/D | SE/NE OF ACTIVE RWY | 132.150 |
| A/D | FORT WAYNE A/D | 135.325 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 121.250 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 124.750 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| OPS | 122FW COMD POST OPS | 138.400 |
| RDO | TERRE HAUTE RDO | 122.200 |
| TWR | TWR | 119.100 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Fort Wayne International Airport?
The IATA code of Fort Wayne International Airport is FWA and its ICAO code is KFWA.
Where is Fort Wayne International Airport located?
Fort Wayne International Airport is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, at 40.9789, -85.1945.
What time zone is Fort Wayne International Airport in?
Fort Wayne International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Indiana/Indianapolis. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Fort Wayne International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 11,981 ft (3,652 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Fort Wayne International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is South Bend International Airport (SBN), about 124 km (77 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.