Elkhart Municipal Airport (EKI)

Elkhart Municipal Airport (KEKM) serves Elkhart, Indiana's RV manufacturing capital positioned in the heart of America's recreational vehicle industry, located at coordinates 41.72° latitude and -86.00° longitude providing essential aviation access to this economically vital city where companies like Thor Industries, Forest River, and Jayco produce the majority of America's travel trailers, fifth wheels, and motorhomes. The airport operates as a crucial transportation hub for business aviation serving the executives, engineers, suppliers, and customers involved in the massive RV industry that has made Elkhart County the undisputed center of recreational vehicle manufacturing in North America, generating billions in economic activity and employing tens of thousands of workers. The facility features general aviation terminal infrastructure designed to accommodate corporate jets, charter flights, and private aircraft serving the needs of RV industry leaders, automotive suppliers, and business travelers accessing this industrial powerhouse where companies manufacture everything from luxury motorcoaches to affordable travel trailers for America's growing RV lifestyle market. The airport enables efficient transportation for industry executives attending trade shows, suppliers delivering specialized components, and customers taking delivery of custom recreational vehicles from the numerous manufacturers that have concentrated their operations in the Elkhart region. Operational services focus on supporting one of America's most concentrated industrial clusters while providing essential connectivity for residents and businesses in this manufacturing-focused community where the recreational vehicle industry dominates employment and economic activity. The airport represents a vital piece of infrastructure enabling the RV capital of America to maintain efficient connections with suppliers, customers, and markets throughout North America while supporting the continued growth of an industry that has made Elkhart synonymous with American recreational vehicle manufacturing and the mobile lifestyle that RVs enable for millions of travelers.