Auburn / DeKalb Executive Airport (KGWB), Indiana
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
KGWB, Auburn / DeKalb Executive Airport, serves the Auburn, Indiana area with a single paved runway long enough to handle a broad range of business aircraft. The airport is non-towered, with attended hours from 0700 to 2100 daily, and traffic is coordinated through Chicago ARTCC for clearance delivery. Customs processing is not available onsite; the nearest customs airport is Fort Wayne International, roughly 20.65 nm away.
Runways
Auburn / DeKalb Executive Airport has one paved runway, 09/27, 7,106 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Auburn / DeKalb Executive Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 9pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Auburn / DeKalb Executive Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Fort Wayne International (KFWA), 21 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Auburn / DeKalb Executive Airport recorded 1,231 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KGWB peaks in the summer months, with July and June showing the highest operations counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 150 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Auburn / DeKalb Executive Airport averages 4.6 days above 90°F in July, 27.6 freeze days in January and 3.4 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80.8°F, and January the coldest, at 30.2°F.
Weather station is 3.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Auburn / DeKalb Executive Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
MIRL for runway 09/27 is preset to low intensity from sunset to sunrise; pilots can increase intensity and activate MALSR on runway 27, REIL on runways 09 and 27, and MIRL on runway 09/27 via CTAF. PAPI on runways 09 and 27 operates continuously.
Runway 27 is the calm wind runway.
For clearance delivery, contact Chicago ARTCC.
Winter snow removal operations occur at the airport. Field condition reports are unmonitored when the airport is unattended; after hours, contact the airport manager.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Auburn / DeKalb Executive Airport has five airfields within 27 NM. The closest is Smith Field (KSMD), 10.68 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the runway at KGWB?
Auburn / DeKalb Executive Airport has a single runway, 09/27, measuring 7,106 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most business jets operating into the region. The runway designation matches the airport's maximum paved length listed in FAA data, confirming there is no shorter secondary strip. Pilots should note the field is non-towered, so runway use follows standard CTAF procedures rather than tower assignment. Runway 27 is designated as the calm wind runway.
Is KGWB a towered airport?
No, Auburn / DeKalb Executive Airport is non-towered. Clearance delivery for IFR traffic is handled by Chicago ARTCC rather than a local tower frequency. The field is attended from 0700 to 2100 daily, all week, but this attendance covers ground services rather than air traffic control. Pilots operating at KGWB should use CTAF for runway lighting activation and traffic advisories. Runway lighting, including MIRL on 09/27 and REIL on both ends, is pilot-controlled through this frequency.
Can I clear customs at KGWB?
Auburn / DeKalb Executive Airport does not offer onsite customs processing. The nearest customs airport is Fort Wayne International (KFWA), located approximately 20.65 nm away. Operators arriving from international destinations need to plan a stop at KFWA or another customs-equipped facility before or after using KGWB. This distance is short enough to make KFWA a practical routing option for crews planning cross-border trips through the Auburn area.
What fuel is available at KGWB?
Auburn / DeKalb Executive Airport offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel, along with A+ fuel grade. This combination supports both piston and turbine business aircraft operating through the field. Fuel service aligns with the airport's attended schedule of 0700 to 2100 daily. Operators should confirm current fuel availability directly given the field's non-towered, limited-hours attendance structure.
What are winter operating conditions like at KGWB?
Auburn / DeKalb Executive Airport is subject to snow removal operations during winter months, and field condition reports may go unmonitored when the airport is unattended. After attended hours, the airport manager should be contacted for field condition information. Climate data shows the coldest months, January and December, average around 27 to 28 days per month below freezing, with measurable snow days occurring most frequently from November through March. Crews planning winter operations should account for potentially unmonitored surface conditions outside attended hours.