Fort Wayne International Airport (KFWA)
Medium airport · Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Fort Wayne International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KFWA |
| IATA | FWA |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°58'44" W 85°11'40" 40.97890, -85.19446 |
| Location | Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 11,981 ft (3652 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 09/27 | 4,001 ft (1220 m) | 75 ft | PEM | No |
| 14/32 | 8,002 ft (2439 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Fort Wayne International Airport at a glance
Fort Wayne International Airport is a medium airport in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, known to airline systems as FWA. The field elevation of 814 ft (248 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KFWA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 11,981 ft (3652 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KFWA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Fort Wayne International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware County Johnson Field | KMIE | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Grissom Air Reserve Base | KGUS | 89 km (48 NM) |
| South Bend International Airport | KSBN | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Findlay Airport | KFDY | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport | KTOL | 134 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fort Wayne International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 814 ft field elevation of Fort Wayne International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Wayne International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fort Wayne International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fort Wayne International Airport is KFWA, and its IATA code is FWA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fort Wayne International Airport above sea level?
Fort Wayne International Airport sits at an elevation of 814 feet (248 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fort Wayne International Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.9789, -85.1945 — in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Delaware County Johnson Field, about 84 km away.
Does KFWA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KFWA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Fort Wayne International Airport?
Fort Wayne International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 11,981 ft (3652 m) with a PEM surface.