--- iata: IND name: Indianapolis International Airport city: Indianapolis country: United States lastUpdated: '2026-09-02' officialWebsite: 'https://www.ind.com/' sources: - 'https://www.ind.com/' - 'https://www.ind.com/travel-prep/security' - 'https://www.ind.com/transportation-car-rental/scheduled-bus-service' - 'https://www.ind.com/parking' - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/indianapolis-international/ind1d-the-tap - 'https://www.delta.com/us/en/delta-sky-club/locations' - 'https://indiana.uso.org/indianapolis-airport-center' - 'https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/indianapolis-airport-guide.htm' - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis_International_Airport' - >- https://www.indystar.com/story/travel/2024/12/16/where-to-eat-at-indianapolis-international-airport-guide-to-dining-at-ind/76968158007/ - >- https://www.reddit.com/r/indianapolis/comments/1bh06nh/lack_of_airport_lounges/ - >- https://www.reddit.com/r/PriorityPass/comments/1kqncs5/pp_lounge_in_ind_airport/ - >- https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/midwest/2182166-ind-international-airport.html - >- https://www.wateratairports.com/topic/indianapolis-international-airport-ind/ quickFacts: - >- Single modern Col. H. Weir Cook Terminal with two airside-connected concourses (A and B, ~39 gates total) - Often ranked Best Airport in North America; ~10.6M passengers in 2025 - >- Major carriers: Delta (Sky Club), Southwest, American, Allegiant base; FedEx second-largest hub worldwide - >- Security checkpoints open ~3:30-3:45 a.m.; PreCheck preferred at Checkpoint A; CLEAR eGates available - >- Strong local dining (Harry & Izzy’s, Shapiro’s, Sun King, The Tap, Shake Shack) plus 24/7 Farmer’s Fridge - >- Easy ground access: IndyGo Route 8 bus, rideshare/taxi ~15-25 min to downtown bentoTips: - label: Timing title: Arrive 90-120 min domestic; hit PreCheck/CLEAR detail: >- Checkpoints open 3:30/3:45 a.m.; peak 6-9 a.m. and event weekends (Indy 500) need extra buffer. summary: >- Standard security averages 10-20 min off-peak but can hit 30-45 min in morning banks—PreCheck/CLEAR cuts it dramatically. category: timing - label: Terminal title: Pick either checkpoint—A/B fully connected airside detail: >- Delta/United/Air Canada mostly A; Southwest/American/Allegiant mostly B—walking end-to-end is under 10-15 min. summary: >- Use the shorter line at A or B then walk the connector; no re-screening needed between concourses. category: terminal - label: Food title: Mobile-order local spots or hit Farmer’s Fridge detail: >- Civic Plaza (pre-security) has Chick-fil-A/McD’s open to all; airside local options beat generic chains. summary: >- Use INDOrderNow.com for Harry & Izzy’s, Shapiro’s, Bub’s or Shake Shack to skip lines; 24/7 vending for salads. category: food - label: Status title: Sky Club if Delta-eligible; otherwise The Tap credit detail: >- USO is landside for military only; no paid day-pass lounges—comfortable gate seating fills the gap. summary: >- Delta Sky Club is the only true lounge; Priority Pass gets $28 food/drink credit at The Tap (B end). category: status lounges: - name: Delta Sky Club hours: 'Sun-Fri 04:45-19:30; Sat 04:45-17:30/18:00' access: - Delta Sky Club membership - Delta One / SkyTeam Elite Plus - Select Delta credit cards (e.g. Reserve) - Amex Platinum (limited visits/rules apply) bestFor: - Delta flyers - Work - Quiet pre-flight summary: >- Clean, modern, well-stocked small club right after A security—solid value if you have access, though no showers and closes relatively early. verdict: worth-it terminal: Main Terminal / Concourse A amenities: - Complimentary snacks and drinks (incl. alcohol) - Wi-Fi - Charging pads - Workstations - TVs / flight info - name: The Tap hours: 'Approximately 08:00-21:00/23:00 (varies by day; check app)' access: - Priority Pass ($28 food/beverage credit per visit) - Pay out of pocket bestFor: - Priority Pass holders - Beer and casual meal - B gates summary: >- Not a real lounge but a decent brewery restaurant at B17; $28 PP credit covers a solid meal/drinks for many, though seating can fill and it’s just a restaurant experience. verdict: depends terminal: Main Terminal / Concourse B amenities: - Full bar / local beers - Pub food - Seating - Flight info - name: USO Indianapolis Airport Center hours: 'Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00; Sat-Sun 11:00-15:00' access: - >- Active duty / Reserve / National Guard / families / retirees with valid DoD ID bestFor: - Military travelers - Families - Landside wait summary: >- Welcoming free space near baggage claim with real hospitality for eligible service members—use it if you qualify. verdict: worth-it terminal: Main Terminal (landside) amenities: - Snacks and drinks - Wi-Fi - Computers/printer - TV / gaming - Recliners - Toiletries waterOptions: - kind: refill name: Bottle filling stations zone: airside summary: >- Free filtered refill stations post-security—bring an empty bottle through TSA for the best zero-cost option. location: >- Concourse A (near restrooms / across from Hoosier store area) and Concourse B by Gate B13 / near restrooms terminal: Main Terminal isBestValue: true isBestQuality: true - kind: refill name: Water fountains zone: airside summary: >- Standard fountains everywhere near bathrooms; reliable backup if filling stations have a line. location: Near restrooms throughout both concourses and Civic Plaza terminal: Main Terminal - kind: purchase name: Hudson Retail / Mass Ave Market / Pitstop zone: airside price: $3-5 for 500ml-ish bottle (typical airport markup) summary: >- Convenient grab-and-go bottles at multiple retail spots; expect standard elevated airport pricing. location: >- Hudson at Gate A15 or B07; Mass Ave Market near B14; other shops throughout concourses terminal: Main Terminal - kind: purchase name: Starbucks / food outlets zone: airside price: $3-4+ summary: >- Bottled water or larger options available with coffee runs; slightly pricier but always stocked. location: >- Starbucks locations in Civic Plaza, Concourse A near Sky Club, and Concourse B near B16 terminal: Main Terminal airportistScore: 8.3 slug: ind region: North America --- > Markdown for [/airports/ind](/airports/ind). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/ind) - [Lounge directory](/airports/ind/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Indianapolis International Airport (IND) Indianapolis, United States · North America Consistently top-ranked North American midsize airport with excellent cleanliness, navigation, and local food, trading off limited true lounge options and no rail link. ## Airportist Score **8.3 / 10** - Comfort: 8.4 - Navigation: 9.0 - Food: 8.1 - Transport: 7.8 - Disruption resilience: 8.2 ## At a glance - Passengers: 10.6M - Terminals: 1 terminal (2 concourses) - Typical security: 18 min - On-time: 82% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - Efficient short connections and easy navigation - Local food and craft beer seekers - PreCheck/CLEAR users wanting minimal stress - Military travelers (USO) ## Watch out for - Limited true lounges (only Delta Sky Club + PP restaurant credit) - Morning peak security without PreCheck/CLEAR - No direct rail; bus is slow with luggage - Early Sky Club close on Saturdays ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/ind/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/ind/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/ind/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/ind/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/ind/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/ind/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/ind/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/ind/reviews.md)