Fort Wayne International (KFWA), Indiana
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Fort Wayne International (KFWA) is a towered, public-use airport in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving as a tier 1 business aviation terminal roughly 85 nautical miles from its metro reference point. The field combines a long primary runway with onsite customs and USDA inspection capability, supporting both domestic business traffic and international arrivals. Shared operations with an Air National Guard unit shape several taxiway and ramp restrictions across the field, alongside civilian fuel and ground handling activity.
Runways
Fort Wayne International has three paved runways. The longest, 05/23, is 11,981 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt and concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Fort Wayne International has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 5am to 11pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Fort Wayne International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Fort Wayne International recorded 6,507 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May. Business aviation traffic at KFWA concentrates in the May through October period, with May recording the year's highest monthly total.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 612 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Fort Wayne International averages 6.0 days above 90°F in July, 27.5 freeze days in January and 3.5 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84.1°F, and January the coldest, at 32.6°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Fort Wayne International has published operating constraints in six categories: weight restrictions, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Taxiways B/B, 1/B, 2/E, and K are closed to aircraft with a wingspan of 79 feet or greater combined with dual-wheel landing gear in excess of 50,000 pounds.
Runway 09/27 is not available for Part 121/Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger-carrying operations of more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying operations of more than 30 passenger seats. No Part 121/Part 380 operations are permitted on this runway except for taxiing.
An arresting hook device, BAK-12B(B), is installed at 1,650 feet.
The arresting gear is for local 122nd Fighter Wing use only; prior permission is required by contacting Operations, extension 202/203.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 820/R/B/W/T
PCR VALUE: 779/R/B/W/T
PCR VALUE: 1089/R/B/W/T
100LL and Jet A fuel are not attended continuously; a callout fee applies between 0400 and 1000 Zulu.
Taxiway M and the east ramp are restricted to military use only; other use is available by request through the Air National Guard.
The taxiway B arm/dearm area is restricted to military aircraft.
The Air National Guard parking ramp has non-standard markings, including solid white wingtip clearance lines on both sides of the taxilane located between the east and west parking rows, east and west of building 800, and multiple white boxes designating aircraft ground equipment and munitions storage areas.
Unused pavement designated for taxiing is located at the center of the apron, west of the restricted area; contact Operations for information.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Fort Wayne International has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Smith Field (KSMD), 10.08 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KFWA
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary runway at KFWA and how long is it?
Fort Wayne International's main runway is 05/23, measuring 11,981 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt-concrete surface. This length places KFWA among airports capable of handling large transport-category and military aircraft without payload restrictions tied to runway distance. A second parallel-use runway, 14/32, adds 8,002 feet of paved length at the same 150-foot width. A third runway, 09/27, spans 4,001 feet but carries operational restrictions for scheduled and non-scheduled passenger carriers. Dispatchers planning heavy aircraft movements at KFWA should default to runway 05/23.
Are there restrictions on using runway 09/27 at Fort Wayne International?
Yes. Runway 09/27 at Fort Wayne International is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations carrying more than 9 passenger seats. It is also closed to non-scheduled Part 121/380 passenger operations exceeding 30 passenger seats. The only exception permitted for these larger operations is taxi movement, not takeoff or landing. This runway is shorter than the field's other two runways at 4,001 feet, which factors into its exclusion from higher-capacity commercial passenger service.
Does KFWA have customs and border clearance capability?
Fort Wayne International offers onsite CBP inspection services along with a USDA compliance agreement, supporting international arrivals directly at the field. This combination allows aircraft to clear both customs and agricultural inspection without diverting to another airport. KFWA is a towered, public-use airport operating on a 0500-2300 attendance schedule daily. The facility sits at 814 feet elevation and carries an FAA ops tier 1 classification, reflecting its status as a well-documented, high-traffic terminal for business and general aviation crews.
What fuel types are available at Fort Wayne International, and are there any conditions?
Fort Wayne International stocks 100LL and Jet A fuel, including Jet A+ grade. A remark in the airport's operational data notes a callout fee applies for after-hours fuel service between 0400 and 1000 Zulu for both 100LL and Jet A. Crews planning early-morning or late-night fuel stops at KFWA should anticipate this callout charge outside standard hours. The airport's attendance schedule runs 0500 to 2300 local daily, so the callout window falls near the edges of that coverage.
Are there military-only areas or restrictions at Fort Wayne International that dispatchers should know about?
Fort Wayne International hosts Air National Guard operations, and several areas reflect that shared-use arrangement. Taxiway M and the east ramp are restricted to military use only, with other access available by request through the ANG. The taxiway B arm/dearm area is likewise restricted to military aircraft. Additionally, taxiways B / B, 1/B, 2/E and K are closed to aircraft with a wingspan of 79 feet or greater when paired with dual-wheel landing gear exceeding 50,000 pounds. Civilian dispatchers should factor these taxiway limits into ground movement planning at KFWA.