{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Airport", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "United States of America", "addressLocality": "Fort Wayne" }, "airlines": [ "No scheduled airlines" ], "amenityFeature": [ { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "45 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time", "value": "90 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "90 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to International Connection Time", "value": "120 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Interline Connection Time", "value": "120 minutes" } ], "city": "Fort Wayne", "code": "SMD", "connection_tips": "Smith Field (SMD) is a premier general aviation airport located on the north side of Fort Wayne, Indiana, approximately 5 miles from the downtown area. Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft are active in Fort Wayne and can be used for transfers, but wait times for pickup at this smaller field may be longer than at FWA. The airport is a historic site, featuring a well-preserved terminal building and a pilot's lounge with complimentary coffee and Wi-Fi. Always check local NOTAMs and fuel availability before planning a private flight into SMD.\n\nIt is critical for travelers to note that SMD primarily serves private pilots, business aviation, and charters; most commercial airline passengers for the region utilize Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) on the south side of the city. For business travelers arriving via the Fixed Base Operator (FBO), pre-arranged car services (such as Savoya or LimoLink) are the most common and reliable option. Facilities are functional and tailored to the GA community rather than traditional airline passengers.\n\nNavigating ground transportation at SMD requires advance planning, as there are no on-site taxi stands or regular public transit links serving the terminal. If you require a rental car, it is best to coordinate with the FBO staff ahead of your arrival, as they can often facilitate curbside delivery from nearby agencies. The airfield is conveniently located near the Coliseum Boulevard business corridor, making it an excellent stop for those with business in northern Fort Wayne.", "country": "United States of America", "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/us.png", "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD", "frequent_traveler_tip": [ "Smith Field in Fort Wayne provides free coffee in the terminal lounge.", "Call ahead for hangar space during summer fly-ins or busy local events.", "Use FWA for commercial flights; SMD is strictly for private and charter aviation.", "Uber and Lyft are your best bet for a quick ride into downtown Fort Wayne.", "North-side location perfect for visiting nearby Allen County War Memorial Coliseum." ], "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Smith%20Field%20United%20States%20of%20America", "google_maps_reviews": { "rating": 0.0, "recent_reviews": [], "total_reviews": 0 }, "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD", "iataCode": "SMD", "icao": "KSMD", "international": false, "last_modified": "June 2026", "last_updated": "2026-03-29", "latitude": 41.14339828, "layover_planner_info": "Few amenities; prepare accordingly.", "longitude": -85.15280151, "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45, "mct_domestic_to_international": 90, "mct_interline": 120, "mct_international_to_domestic": 90, "mct_international_to_international": 120, "missed_connection_help": "Consult airline staff at the terminal for assistance.", "name": "Smith Field", "region": "North America", "related_airports": [ { "code": "FWA", "name": "Fort Wayne International" } ], "terminal_info": "Smith Field operates as Fort Wayne's historic premier general aviation facility, commissioned on June 25, 1925 as Paul Baer Municipal Airport making it one of America's oldest surviving aviation sites, now serving Northeast Indiana's business aviation community from its 236-acre location 5 miles north of downtown Fort Wayne near the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Managed by the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority, the facility honors airmail pioneer Art Smith while supporting 20,109 annual aircraft operations averaging 55 per day of exclusively general aviation and air taxi services.\n\nTerminal facilities feature a comfortable pilot lounge with complimentary coffee and Wi-Fi, concierge services, refreshments, and climatized hangars providing aircraft protection, while the preserved historic terminal building showcases Fort Wayne's aviation heritage dating to the 1920s airmail era. Ground transportation relies on Uber, Lyft, and pre-arranged car services like Savoya or LimoLink for business travelers, with rental car delivery coordinated through FBO staff serving the northern Fort Wayne business corridor.\n\nOperational characteristics center on business aviation serving Fortune 500 companies and regional enterprises, corporate jet operations, flight training, and charter services supporting Northeast Indiana's economy while avoiding the commercial operations concentrated at Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) on the city's south side. The facility accommodates everything from light aircraft to business jets with full FBO services and maintenance capabilities.\n\nStrategic importance encompasses preserving Fort Wayne's aviation heritage as the city's first municipal airport while supporting modern business aviation needs, providing convenient access to the Coliseum Boulevard business corridor and Allen County War Memorial Coliseum events, and maintaining essential general aviation infrastructure for Northeast Indiana where the facility's historic significance combines with contemporary corporate aviation requirements serving the region's industrial and business communities.", "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_Field" }