Airport Information
The Indianapolis International Airport began its history as Cox Field, later renamed as Stout Field, in the 1920s. Dedicated in 1931, the Municipal Airport was the ninth in the nation to be certified to manage the largest transport planes on the market. A new passenger terminal was built and initially was served by two airlines that carried both passengers and airmail.
In 1944 the airport was named Weir-Cook Municipal Airport after Col Harvey Weir-Cook of Indiana. He was up Hoosier pilot during World War I and World War II achieving the flying ace title in World War II. However, once the airport achieved its international designation in 1975, it was renamed Indianapolis International Airport.
All through its history, IND has strived to capture not only the Airline passenger market but also the cargo market. Fed Ex has made IND its second-largest hub in the world, only behind the world hub at Memphis international Airport. Indianapolis international is the eighth largest cargo center in the US and the 22nd busiest airport in the world by cargo traffic.
As the passenger and cargo service grew, the airport systems were pushed to the max and in early 2001 it was announced that a new terminal would be built. Over the next seven years, a new interstate interchange, and a new Air Traffic Control Tower and Terminal Radar Approach Control the new terminal opened November 12, 2008.
The Indianapolis International Airport's Midfield Terminal complex earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. The airport was the first one the United States to win the certification for entire terminal campus. It is also among the largest projects to be awarded the LEED certification. This certification program is nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high-performance green buildings. This certification includes the terminal, concourses, the Ground Transportation Center and the parking garage.
the certification is in recognition that energy efficiency, sustainable design, and the protection of the environment are central features of IND. This includes energy efficiency, recycling, indoor environmental quality, water efficiency, innovation, and sustainable site development.
Concourse A
- Air Canada Express operated by Jazz Air
- Delta Airlines
- Delta Connection operated by Chautauqua Airlines
- Delta Connection operated by ComAir
- Delta Connection operated by ExpressJet
- Delta Connection operated by Mesaba Airlines
- Delta Connection operated by Pinnacle Airlines
- Delta Connection operated by Shuttle America
- United Airlines
- United Express operated by CommutAir
- United Express operated by Chautauqua Airlines
- United Express operated by Mesa Airlines
- United Express opreated by Shuttle America
- United Express operated by SkyWest Airlines
Concourse B
- AirTran Airways
- American Airlines
- American Eagle
- AmericanConnection operated by Chautauqua Airlines
- Frontier Airlines
- Frontier Express operated by Chautauqua Airlines
- Southwest Airlines
- US Airways
- US Airways operated by Air Wisconsin
- Us Airways Express operated by Chautauqua Airlines
- US Airways Express operated by Mesa Airlines
- US Airways Express operated by PSA Airlines
- US Airways Express operated by Republic Airlines
City Information
The area that is now known as Indianapolis, Indiana, was selected as the state capital in 1820 by the Indiana General Assembly. It was originally settled by fur traders, however, the Miami and Delaware Indians called this area their home.
Indianapolis always intended to be a major transportation artery for the United States. The city was founded along the White River with the idea that it would be the start of this enterprise. Estate plan to connect Lake Erie with the Ohio River (via Evansville) to promote trade and commerce. The White River proved to be too sandy, and the state went bankrupt trying to build the canals throughout. In fact, only 8.29 miles were completed in downtown Indianapolis. Now, Indianapolis became a major hub of regional trance rotation because of four interstate roads intersecting in the city. Interstate 65, 69, 70 and 74 route through Indianapolis and connect it with the rest of the country. For this reason the state's motto is quote The Crossroads of America."
Later in Indianapolis' history, automobile companies made the city their home. The Duesenberg, Marmon, National, and Stutz of the city rival Detroit in the early years. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the legacy of these companies. The Speedway has existed since 1909 and is the brain-child of Carl G. Fisher. He realized that Europe was ahead of the United States in automobile design and craftsmanship and the industry needed a better way to test cars before they went to market.
After he visited London and saw the racing circuit there, it helped him solidify the layout of the track to be known as the Speedway. The very first event at the Speedway was not a motorcar race but a helium gas filled balloon competition held on Saturday, June 5, 1909. Nine balloons lifted off in a race and finished 382 miles away in Alabama. The name of the balloon that one was called Universal City.
The first track was built with dirt, oil, and tar. This proved to be unstable and the oval was paved with bricks. This led to the modern-day nickname of "The Brickyard." The first Indy 500 was run on Memorial Day May 30, 1911. Forty cars competed and the average speed was just over 74 miles an hour. "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" was started. The Speedway is also home to NASCAR's Brickyard 400.
Indianapolis prides itself on being the sports capital of the United States. On to the NCAA Hall of Fame, it has hosted several men and women NCAA basketball tournaments. Indianapolis will host the Super Bowl in 2012.
Indianapolis offers a wide variety of activities for the family, including the Children's Museum. with more than 120,000 artifacts, 472,900 ft., and over 1 million visitors each year the Children's Museum of Indianapolis is the largest museum of its kind in the world. just visiting the Dinosphere or the Fireworks of Glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly is worth the price of admission.
The Hoosier city is steeped in history, sports, tourism, and that Midwestern appeal. There're many things to do and not enough time to do them all in one weekend.
