Indianapolis International Airport
KIND, Indianapolis, IN
6 miles to Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Longest runway
- 05L/23R (11,200 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 8 miles to downtown Indianapolis
Indianapolis International airport guide
Private Jet Charter to the Indianapolis 500
The Indy 500 brings one of the biggest crowds in sport and some of the heaviest private-jet traffic of the year. Slots and parking at Indianapolis airports book up fast.
- Usually held
- Memorial Day weekend
- Where
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Speedway, IN
- Closest airport
- Indianapolis International (IND), 6 mi
Flying Private to the Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis International is about 15 minutes from the Speedway and handles every size of jet. Indianapolis Executive, northwest of the city, is a quieter option for Carmel and Zionsville.
Race day is Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, and departures after the race are the busiest window.
Staying longer? See our Indianapolis private jet guide.
Book Months Ahead
Parking and slots at Indianapolis airports sell out for race weekend.
Plan the Sunday Exit
Traffic leaving the Speedway is heavy; confirm a departure time that allows for it.
Consider Indianapolis Executive
Often quieter than Indianapolis International and convenient for the northern suburbs.
Airports for the Indianapolis 500
Distances are straight-line to Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Indianapolis Executive Airport
KTYQ, Indianapolis, IN
16 miles to Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Longest runway
- 18/36 (7,001 ft)
About 20 miles to downtown Indianapolis; convenient for Zionsville and Carmel
Indianapolis Executive airport guideFlight Times to the Indianapolis 500
Estimated one-way times and prices to Indianapolis International (IND), before taxes, fees and event premiums.
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 649 mi | 1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,808 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 50 min$21,000–$26,500 | 3 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,015 mi | 2 hr 35 min$11,400–$16,500 | 2 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 755 mi | 1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 162 mi | 40 min$10,900–$15,900 | 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 862 mi | 2 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,939 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 5 min$22,500–$28,000 | 3 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,586 mi | 3 hr 35 min$15,500–$22,500 | 3 hr 25 min$18,800–$24,000 | 3 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Indianapolis 500 Charter Questions
Which airport is closest to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway?
Indianapolis International (IND), about 15 minutes away.
How long is a private flight from Chicago to Indianapolis?
About 40 minutes from Midway in a light jet.
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