Small but efficient should be their airports motto. Heading to Florida was made a breeze thanks to…read morethe staff here, which was nice since being overly anxious is my specialty. Making a trip by plane for the first time in over 20 years wasn't as bad as I thought thanks to South Bend Airport. Headed to Punta Gorda, a 2ish hour plane ride, we used this location to get there. Things were quick and no issues. We had some extra time before heading off so we got the chance to look around, grab a snack and even sit for a bit before take off. Not a lot of food options, which isn't too surprising for such a small airport, and that was truly the big downside. The only restaurants I saw were Bar Fly and the Chocolate Cafe, both of which were decent. If you're needing food before a flight it's a good spot to grab a quick bite.

Transportation to the far east terminals. Walking to Allegiant Airlines terminal is challenging…read morefor passengers with carry on luggage or elderly passengers. Most airports provide a shuttle service for passengers to distant terminals.

Staff is friendly. Nice pilot lounge with three comfy chairs and a sleep room. Not a bad place if…read moreyou are planning on spending the day here. Very busy at some points during Notre Dame home football games on the weekends.

This is such an easy airport to fly in and out of. I've never seen a line for security, checking a…read morebag takes only about two minutes, and luggage is delivered to baggage claim very quickly after the flights as well.

I really like this small regional airport. It has four gates and just one terminal. The airport is…read moreclean and modern. It was easy to get through this place and I'd highly recommend it. The staff were friendly and helpful too.

Despite the fact that this is one of the quickest airports I have experienced in getting in and out…read moreof it, it lacks many of the amenities one is used to at most big city and metro airports I've experienced. A major advantage here is its proximity to the city itself. Yet, I don't deem it a bad one. In my occasions to regularly travel yet not a professional airport reviewer by any means, and not a business traveler - but a mainly fun and demands trekker, I have developed as succinct a process for measuring the worthiness of each airport visited. My criteria are: 1) ease of access to and from public or private ground transportation: 4.0; 2) convenient parking when having to leave vehicle or dropping off: 4.0; 3) access and convenience of retrieving and dropping off rental vehicles: 3.5; 4) atmosphere, ambience, public facilities, seating areas and access to communications, charging and Wi-Fi: 3.5; 5) overall human customer service - including but not limited to ticket counter, TSA, Hospitality, Retail, Support Services, Restaurant and Baggage Handler knowledge, communication, attitude and demeanor: 3.0; 6) ease of flight information access throughout facility via signage, boards, screens or clear understandable PA system announcements: 3.5; 7) distance, maneuverability, access and convenience of trekking from gate to gate and/or concourse to concourse for connecting flights: 4.0; 8) quantity, value, convenience, quality and comfort of eateries and/or retailers: 3.0; and last, but not least 9) baggage handling, claims and retrieval location, process and lost and found assistance: 4.5. Taking all the aforementioned categories, I've devised a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being the worst and 5 being the best an airport can be! This airport rates a: 4.1. Most positive point(s) at this airport are: few and far between, but considering its construction phase, easy to maneuver, clean yet maize like. The most negative points here are: again, the lack of amenities plus. One caveat, while visiting this airport there was a considerable amount of construction in progress, which I am sure affected the overall outcome of my review. I therefore retain a prerogative to reevaluate Ft. Wayne International at a later date.

1st the upgrades to the Airport, Outstanding!! 2nd, WTH, I…read moreunderstand a business needs to make money but $8.49 for a small bag of candy? Yes, I understand we are at an airport and it has become acceptable to overcharge for things. But, come on, you have to gouge people? Shame on Hop River for doing this !!! Maybe a dollar or even two over charging but five or six dollar over charge, just isn't right !!!! Bring your own snacks!!!

It's coming along nicely as a lounge. They have fixed the coffee issue, and worked on the barcode…read moreissue. Haven't solved it, but worked on it. Food and drinks are good,

Quiet, clean and they thought is everything! Lots of private seating areas with charging…read morecapabilities. TV and a fireplace. Snacks of all types, with cold water and pop. Chips, cookies, protein bars, pickles (!) oatmeal, Clif bars, almonds and trail mix. Order coffee or anything off the menu from the next door cafe. Private clean accessible bathrooms. Microwaves for personal use. Highly recommend!

Rebecca and Melissa mix the very best drinks and Bernie makes a mean French dip sandwich! The…read morepretzel sticks are very good also! These guys are the best!

Nice little spot downtown to grab drinks. I enjoy having a beer at their outdoor patio during the…read moresummer months. Great spot to people watch, you definitely see a lot of characters. I didn't have to deal with the bartender or staff though, I had a friend order for me inside and bring the drinks to our table outside. Sometimes it gets obnoxiously noisy, but it depends on the crowd I suppose.

Great airport. Too bad there isn't any major airline…read moreservice to this airport. A few start up airlines have operated out of GYY but unfortunately these airlines have failed in these difficult economic times. If a major airline starts service here, this airport can be very successful. This could relieve traffic at O'Hare and Midway. Many of those in northwest Indiana could benefit as well. The perpetual road construction projects and traffic on I-90 and I-94 out to O'Hare has cause many travelers to miss their flights. It's close proximity to the South Shore Railroad makes access to this airport very easy to get to. Once their master plan is complete, I would hope service from the major carriers start up. Boeing parks their corporate jets here at GYY.

Super convenient for the business traveler Great staff, small but well kept facilities…read more Gary International does not have any carriers, but if your on a business flight then this is great to fly in and out of No car rental on site, but enterprise will deliver a car

The Dekalb County Airport is an asset to Dekalb County. Personal air craft fly in and out of the…read moreair port on a daily basis. The Dekalb County Airport offers the youth, EAA Young Eagles Program. https://www.vaa37.org/young_eagles.php The EAA Young Eagles program was launched in 1992 to give interested young people, ages 8 - 17, an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation aircraft. These flights are offered free of charge and are made possible through the generosity of EAA member volunteers. Since 1992, more than 2.1 million Young Eagles have taken flight! VAA Chapter 37 hosts a number of Young Eagles rallies each year. If you are unable to attend a rally, a Young Eagles flight that fits your schedule can be arranged. Please contact Young Eagles Coordinator Laramie Resler at 260-402-3478 or youngeagles@vaa37.org if you have any questions regarding the Young Eagles program. Each Young Eagles flight covers pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight activities. Pre-flight: The pilot will explain what will happen during the flight. This might include talking about the aircraft; reviewing an aeronautical chart; completing a preflight inspection of the aircraft and identifying the parts that control the aircraft. The pilot will then help you buckle your seat belt and will describe the interior of the aircraft, including the instrument panel. In-flight: Once in the air, you'll see the earth and sky in a new and exciting way. The flight will last between 15 and 20 minutes and you may even get to take the controls! Post-flight: Once back on the ground, there will be additional time for you to ask questions about the flight. Ask away! The pilot will be happy to tell you more about flying. Each Young Eagle will receive a certificate and a logbook signed by the pilot. In addition, the Young Eagle is eligible for a number of other free benefits such as a student membership to EAA, access to Sporty's Learn To Fly online flight training course and more!