Fort Wayne International Airport Prepares for Spring Break Travel
Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) is preparing for a busy Spring Break travel season. As travel ramps up, so do the airport’s in-terminal celebrations, with FWA focusing spring break activities during area school district breaks. This year, FWA will be hosting in-terminal Spring Break celebrations beginning Monday, March 24 through Friday, April 4.
To celebrate Spring Break, FWA is planning a number of in-terminal activities and giveaways. Passengers won’t have to wait until they arrive at their destination to start their vacation. Among the things passengers can enjoy are a prize wheel with giveaways, free popcorn and snacks, tropical frozen mocktails, and wine tasting. Prizes have been donated by the following local businesses; Combat Ops, Copper Spoon, Vinland Reserve Winery, Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Fort Wayne TinCaps, North Fort Wayne Board & Brush, DeBrand Fine Chocolates, Putt-Putt Fun Center, Escapology, All the Rage, and Indiana Pacers. For those not taking to the skies this spring break, there is still a chance to enjoy, locally. FWA’s social media channels will have a chance to win a local prize package as well.
While Spring Break fun is on its way, the airport also wants to remind passengers and guests that this time of year is always particularly busy at FWA. With that, passenger traffic has been soaring so far in 2025 – with passenger traffic up 16.6% over 2024, year-to-date. Passengers are asked to arrive in plenty of time to park their car, check-in for their flight and make it through security. Airlines close their ticket counters 45-minutes prior to boarding for those needing a physical boarding pass or wanting to check a bag.
“We always look forward to welcoming passengers traveling for Spring Break and are happy to offer a fun way to thank them for choosing FWA during the busy Spring Break season.” said Scott Hinderman, Executive Director of Airports. “While we anticipate an even bigger crowd for Spring Break travel this year, we are more than prepared to meet the travel demand.”
FWA’s Spring Break celebrations will run from Monday, March 24 to Friday, April 4. Times, activities, and availability vary each day.
About Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority
The Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority (FWACAA) was created in 1985 and is responsible for managing the Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Smith Field Airport (SMD). The Airport Authority is governed by a six-member board appointed by the Mayor of Fort Wayne and the Allen County Commissioners. Serving Northeast Indiana and the surrounding region, FWA offers nonstop service to 13 cities on four airlines. In 2024, FWA served 856,803 passengers – a record year for passenger traffic. As a result of FWACAA’s commitment to customer service, Fort Wayne International Airport was recognized by USA Today as one of the friendliest airports in the nation. For more information about the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority, visit www.FWAirport.com.