{"id":74057,"date":"2019-01-22T20:00:16","date_gmt":"2019-01-23T01:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=74057"},"modified":"2020-12-26T19:17:35","modified_gmt":"2020-12-27T00:17:35","slug":"fwa-2019-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2019\/01\/22\/fwa-2019-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"FWA 2019 Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/FWA_logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"437\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-73319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/FWA_logo.jpg 500w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/FWA_logo-300x262.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><br \/>\nNews release from the Fort Wayne Airport Authority:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Fort Wayne International Airport Celebrates Growth in 2018, and Looks Ahead to 2019<\/strong><br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\n(January 21, 2019) &#8211; Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) is celebrating the ninth consecutive year of passenger growth at the airport in 2018.<br \/>\nFWA once again broke the all-time record for passenger traffic traveling through the airport in 2018. The airport initially broke the record in 2016, only to break that record again in 2017, and again this past year. The original traffic record was set in 2000. FWA saw 381,139 enplaned passengers, or passengers traveling out of the airport on outbound flights in 2018. This is an increase of 3.49% in passenger utilization over 2017.<br \/>\nIn addition to record passenger traffic, FWA also saw a number of improvement projects take place over the course of 2018. Most recently, construction was completed on a new terminal entrance road leading up to the main terminal building. This new road introduces a new entrance into the airport campus, as well as new entrances for all three parking lot options. In addition to the new entrance road, FWA also introduced a new Valet Parking Service. Valet Parking costs $16 per day and operates curbside at the terminal building. On the air side of the airport, Runway 5\/23 underwent the first of two phases of a rehabilitation project, with the remaining following in 2019.<br \/>\nLooking ahead to 2019, airport staff has many projects on deck. While many of the planned projects will not directly impact the general public, all airport projects aim to bring improvements to locations and processes within the airport &#8211; which in turn will improve the overall passenger experience. The primary project that staff will be working towards is the architectural design of a terminal expansion project with the construction programmed for calendar year 2020.<br \/>\n&#8220;We are thankful to the residents of Northeast Indiana for utilizing their airport,&#8221; said Scott Hinderman, Executive Director of Airports. &#8220;As the region&#8217;s population grows, the airport board and staff are working hard to make sure FWA is prepared to accept the additional traffic. It is a continuous effort, working with our airline partners to expand existing routes or begin unserved routes from our market. It is exciting for the community&#8217;s airport to celebrate nine years of growth and we look forward to another year of growth in 2019.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>(FWA) About Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority (FWACAA) was created in 1985 and is responsible for managing the Fort Wayne International Airport and Smith Field Airport. 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 12 cities on four airlines. In 2018, FWA served 757,519 passengers -the ninth year of consecutive growth. As a result of FWACAA&#8217;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 <a href=\"https:\/\/fwairport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/fwairport.com\/<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwa\/p1220013.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Allegiant Air at the Fort Wayne International Airport. 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This photo was taken on August 20, 2013.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2013\/08\/20: Scott Hinderman\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2013\/08\/20: Scott Hinderman\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"7054\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwa\/thumbs\/thumbs_160655.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwa\/160657.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Scott Hinderman, Executive Director of Airports for the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority, announces the new Allegiant Air flight service between FWA and the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. This photo was taken on August 20, 2013.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='94eb8e41ddc5b823a3f7cac566a547ce' data-image-id=\"7055\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwa\/160657.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwa\/thumbs\/thumbs_160657.jpg\" data-title=\"2013\/08\/20: Scott Hinderman\" data-description=\"Scott Hinderman, Executive Director of Airports for the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority, announces the new Allegiant Air flight service between FWA and the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. This photo was taken on August 20, 2013.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2013\/08\/20: Scott Hinderman\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2013\/08\/20: Scott Hinderman\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"7055\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwa\/thumbs\/thumbs_160657.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwa\/160661.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry comments on the Allegiant Air announcement on August 20, 2013.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='94eb8e41ddc5b823a3f7cac566a547ce' data-image-id=\"7056\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwa\/160661.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwa\/thumbs\/thumbs_160661.jpg\" data-title=\"2013\/08\/20: Mayor Tom Henry\" data-description=\"Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry comments on the Allegiant Air announcement on August 20, 2013.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2013\/08\/20: Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2013\/08\/20: Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"7056\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwa\/thumbs\/thumbs_160661.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwa\/160668.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry comments on the Allegiant Air announcement on August 20, 2013.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='94eb8e41ddc5b823a3f7cac566a547ce' data-image-id=\"7057\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwa\/160668.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwa\/thumbs\/thumbs_160668.jpg\" data-title=\"2013\/08\/20: Mayor Tom Henry\" data-description=\"Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry comments on the Allegiant Air announcement on August 20, 2013.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2013\/08\/20: Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2013\/08\/20: Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"7057\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwa\/thumbs\/thumbs_160668.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwa\/160678.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Michelle, with the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority, announces the &quot;Crazy for AZ&quot; photo contest on August 20, 2013.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='94eb8e41ddc5b823a3f7cac566a547ce' data-image-id=\"7058\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwa\/160678.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwa\/thumbs\/thumbs_160678.jpg\" data-title=\"2013\/08\/20: Michelle\" data-description=\"Michelle, with the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority, announces the &quot;Crazy for AZ&quot; photo contest on August 20, 2013.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2013\/08\/20: Michelle\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2013\/08\/20: Michelle\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"7058\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwa\/thumbs\/thumbs_160678.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fwa\/crazy_for_az_graphic.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"&quot;Crazy for AZ&quot; photo contest by Allegiant Air. 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