Drive time to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)

Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA / KFWA) is a medium-sized airport serving Fort Wayne, Indiana. It sits 814 feet above sea level and has 3 runways, the longest 11,981 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Fort Wayne, IN — the airport lies about 7.5 miles south of it in a straight line.

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before departure
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before departure

From nearby cities

Driving to FWA from cities near Fort Wayne

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of FWA. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Fort Wayne International Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Fort Wayne, IN 7.5 mi south Get drive time →
Muncie, IN 55 mi north Get drive time →
Kokomo, IN 60 mi north-east Get drive time →
Elkhart, IN 63 mi south-east Get drive time →
Anderson, IN 66 mi north-east Get drive time →
Mishawaka, IN 69 mi south-east Get drive time →
South Bend, IN 73 mi south-east Get drive time →
Noblesville, IN 77 mi north-east Get drive time →
Fishers, IN 83 mi north-east Get drive time →
Carmel, IN 84 mi north-east Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near FWA

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

FWA at a glance

IATA code
FWA
ICAO code
KFWA
Serving
Fort Wayne, Indiana
State
Indiana
Elevation
814 ft
Runways
3
Longest runway
11,981 ft
Coordinates
40.9789, -85.1945
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Official site
Airport website
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from FWA

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from FWA, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like FWA, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

Other airports in Indiana

See all 7 airports in Indiana →

FAQ

Questions about driving to FWA

How long does it take to drive to FWA?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Fort Wayne International Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Fort Wayne?

Fort Wayne International Airport uses the IATA code FWA and the ICAO code KFWA. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 814 feet above sea level.

How far is FWA from Fort Wayne?

Fort Wayne, IN is about 7.5 miles from FWA in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Fort Wayne as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near FWA?

Within 200 miles: SBN (77 mi), TOL (83 mi), AZO (89 mi), DAY (90 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from FWA?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to FWA. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.