Aviation is an integral part Indiana's transportation infrastructure and is vital for business, agriculture, and tourism as Indiana is home to 117 public-use aviation facilities. Indiana's aviation mission is to encourage, foster, and assist in the development of aeronautics in this state while also encouraging the establishment of airports, landing fields, and other navigation facilities.

Hoosier airports are the lifeblood for hundreds of companies across the state, allowing them to compete in a global economy while supporting jobs and economic growth in small communities across the heartland. These public-use facilities have an economic output of more than $14 billion including actively creating or sustaining 69,000 jobs and providing for the movement of people and goods to anywhere in the world.

We would encourage you to visit these facilities to witness first-hand the dedication of these aviation professionals as they strive to take Indiana to the next level.

Instructions for Updating the Airport CIP for 2022-2026

• Airport Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Update Letter
• Airport Priority & Funding Summary
• CIP Data Sheet
• CIP Data Sheet Instructions
• CIP Template
• FAA Revenue-Generating Facility Eligibility Evaluation Form
• Highlights for updating the 2021-2026 CIP
• Pavement Maintenance/Management Program on Airports 2021-2026

Airport Pavement Condition Index Interactive Database

Pavement inspections are typically conducted at each airport in the Indiana State Aviation System Plan (ISASP) every three years.  This information is utilized for planning purposes to best maximize dollars spent at airports in the state and maintain pavements in the most efficient way possible.  The pavement is scored on a scale of 0-100 with 0 being failed pavement and 100 being new/excellent pavement.  Below please find the link to the website containing this inspection data.

• Statewide Pavement Management System

Airport Planning Resources

• Indiana Based Aircraft History
• Indiana Airports Total Operations History
• Regulations for Establishing an Airport
• Regulations for Building a Tall Structure & Construction within a Noise Sensitive Area

2012 Indiana State Aviation System Plan

• 2012 ISASP Executive Summary
• 2012 Economic Impact Study
• Chapter 1 - Introduction
• Chapter 2 - Airport Categories
• Chapter 3 - Forecasts
• Chapter 4 - Inventory & Evaluation
• Chapter 5 - Funding
• Chapter 6 - Recommendations

INDOT FAA DBE Goal Methodology

• FAA DBE Goal Methodology

Related Links

• Airport Pavement Maintenance Presentation, June 2018
• Airport Development Fund Grant Program
• Indiana Public Use Airports
• Runway Crossing Procedure Change Safety Advisory 
• INDOT's Aeronautic Functions
• 2003 Indiana State Aviation System Plan
• 2020-2021 Indiana Aeronautical Chart
• 2015 Indiana Airport Directory

Contact Information

Marty Blake 
Aviation Manager
Indiana Department of Transportation
100 N. Senate Ave., IGCN 955
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 407-7451
mablake@indot.in.gov  

Michael Buening 
Chief Airport Engineer, Aviation
Indiana Department of Transportation
100 N. Senate Ave., IGCN 955 
(317) 766-4690
mbuening@indot.in.gov

Marcus Dial 
Aviation Planner
Indiana Department of Transportation
100 N. Senate Ave., IGCN 955
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 407-9511
mdial@indot.in.gov

Julian Courtade
Airport Inspector (Public & Private), Aviation
Indiana Department of Transportation
100 N. Senate Ave., IGCN 955
(317) 954-7385
jcourtade@indot.in.gov

James Kinder
Program Manager, Aviation
Indiana Department of Transportation
100 N. Senate Ave., IGCN 955
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 677-4071
jkinder2@indot.in.gov

Cora Nieman
Program Coordinator, Aviation
Indiana Department of Transportation
100 N. Senate Ave., IGCN955
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 234-0795
cnieman@indot.in.gov