Private charter · Fort Wayne, IN
Private charter to & from Fort Wayne
Fly private to Fort Wayne, northeast Indiana’s business center, for manufacturing, defense and a reborn riverfront
- FWA
- SMD
- KGWB
- KHHG
- KC62
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Fly private in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, without the hub.
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- Airports
- 5
- Passengers
- 48
- Direct routes
Fort Wayne is Indiana’s second-largest city, set where three rivers meet in the northeast corner of the state. Manufacturing has long been the backbone of its economy, from the General Motors truck plant just southwest of the city to defense electronics firms, steel processors and medical device makers. Healthcare, insurance and logistics are also important, and Parkview Health and Lutheran Health Network make the city a regional medical center. A wave of downtown investment, including Promenade Park along the riverfront, has given Fort Wayne new energy.
Fort Wayne International Airport serves the city with limited airline routes, and the drives to Indianapolis, Chicago, Detroit or Columbus all take two hours or more. Flying private allows executives and suppliers to visit plants across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio in a single day. Smith Field, on the city’s north side, is another option for smaller aircraft. Leisure visitors enjoy a strong zoo, an indoor botanical conservatory, minor league baseball downtown and the Allen County Public Library, home to one of the largest genealogy collections in the country.
Airports
Charter to and from Fort Wayne airports
Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Fort Wayne, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.
FWA
Commercial airportFort Wayne International Airport
Fort Wayne · KFWA
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 11,981 ft
SMD
Regional airportSmith Field
Fort Wayne · KSMD
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,126 ft
KGWB
Regional airportDe Kalb County Airport
Auburn
- From downtown
- 16 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,106 ft
KHHG
Regional airportHuntington Municipal Airport
Huntington
- From downtown
- 23 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
KC62
Regional airportKendallville Municipal Airport
Kendallville
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,400 ft
Top attractions
Things to do in Fort Wayne
When to go. Summer is a lively time in Fort Wayne, with festivals, riverfront events and TinCaps baseball, including the Three Rivers Festival in July. The Johnny Appleseed Festival in September honors the folk hero, who is buried in the city. Fall is also pleasant, with crisp weather and color along the rivers. Winters are cold and snowy, a good time for indoor attractions like the conservatory.
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Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo
Consistently ranked among the best zoos in the country, it features an African journey, Australian Adventure and Indonesian rainforest exhibits.
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Promenade Park and the Riverfront
Downtown’s revitalized riverfront offers a tree-canopy trail, kayak and canoe rentals, events, restaurants and walking paths along the St. Marys River.
- 03
Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center
Holding one of the largest family history collections in the country, the library’s genealogy center draws researchers from around the world.
- 04
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
Downtown, the conservatory features tropical, desert and seasonal show gardens under glass, a welcome escape during Indiana winters.
- 05
Parkview Field
Home to the Fort Wayne TinCaps, the minor league affiliate of the San Diego Padres, this downtown ballpark is known for its fan experience.
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Embassy Theatre
Built in 1928, this ornate movie palace hosts concerts, Broadway tours and performances, and is home to the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.
Popular routes
Private flights from Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne Indianapolis
105 mi · about 35 min

Fort Wayne Columbus
136 mi · about 45 min

Fort Wayne Detroit
138 mi · about 50 min

Fort Wayne Chicago
140 mi · about 50 min

Fort Wayne Louisville
198 mi · about 1 hr 10 min

Fort Wayne Grand Rapids
133 mi · about 45 min

Fort Wayne Cleveland
181 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
Fort Wayne Lexington
212 mi · about 1 hr 15 min

Fort Wayne Springfield
253 mi · about 1 hr 30 min

Fort Wayne Cincinnati
141 mi · about 50 min
Fort Wayne Champaign
176 mi · about 1 hr

Fort Wayne Traverse City
256 mi · about 1 hr 30 min
Flights to Fort Wayne
- Chicago140 mi · about 50 min
- Springfield253 mi · about 1 hr 30 min
- Champaign176 mi · about 1 hr
- Peoria234 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Bloomington206 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Galena288 mi · about 1 hr 40 min
- Rockford218 mi · about 1 hr 15 min
- Moline279 mi · about 1 hr 35 min
- Carbondale319 mi · about 1 hr 50 min
- Quincy337 mi · about 1 hr 55 min
- Indianapolis105 mi · about 35 min
- Evansville250 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
Every route from Fort Wayne
- Indianapolis105 mi · about 35 min
- Columbus136 mi · about 45 min
- Detroit138 mi · about 50 min
- Chicago140 mi · about 50 min
- Louisville198 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Grand Rapids133 mi · about 45 min
- Cleveland181 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
- Lexington212 mi · about 1 hr 15 min
- Springfield253 mi · about 1 hr 30 min
- Cincinnati141 mi · about 50 min
- Champaign176 mi · about 1 hr
- Traverse City256 mi · about 1 hr 30 min
- Bowling Green292 mi · about 1 hr 40 min
- Dayton104 mi · about 35 min
- Ann Arbor110 mi · about 40 min
- Bardstown226 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Peoria234 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Evansville250 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- Toledo92 mi · about 30 min
- Bloomington151 mi · about 55 min
- Frankfort200 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Bloomington206 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Mackinac Island331 mi · about 1 hr 55 min
- West Lafayette103 mi · about 35 min
- Akron188 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
- Galena288 mi · about 1 hr 40 min
- Harbor Springs301 mi · about 1 hr 45 min
- Paducah334 mi · about 1 hr 55 min
- Lansing117 mi · about 40 min
- Columbus135 mi · about 45 min
- Canton197 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Rockford218 mi · about 1 hr 15 min
- Owensboro253 mi · about 1 hr 30 min
- Holland128 mi · about 45 min
- Sandusky129 mi · about 45 min
- French Lick192 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
- Somerset278 mi · about 1 hr 35 min
- Moline279 mi · about 1 hr 35 min
- Kalamazoo87 mi · about 30 min
- Youngstown234 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Carbondale319 mi · about 1 hr 50 min
- St. Joseph99 mi · about 35 min
- Athens201 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Quincy337 mi · about 1 hr 55 min
- Findlay78 mi · about 25 min
- Marquette394 mi · about 2 hr 15 min
- Mansfield139 mi · about 50 min
- Saginaw173 mi · about 1 hr
Questions
Flying private in Fort Wayne
Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Fort Wayne?
Littlebird flies in and out of Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA), Smith Field (SMD), De Kalb County Airport (KGWB), Huntington Municipal Airport (KHHG), and Kendallville Municipal Airport (KC62). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.
How do I book a private charter from Fort Wayne?
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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Fort Wayne?
Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.
What are popular private flights from Fort Wayne?
Popular trips include Indianapolis (about 35 min), Columbus (about 45 min), Detroit (about 50 min), and Chicago (about 50 min). Every route is priced instantly online.
Is private charter in Fort Wayne, IN safe?
Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).
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