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Airport Master Plan Update – Public Open House #2

October 29, 2021 / Comments Off on Airport Master Plan Update – Public Open House #2

The St. Joseph County Airport Authority (SJCAA), as owner and operator of the South Bend International Airport (SBN), will be holding a public Open House on November 9, 2021, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the upstairs Atrium east of the Delta ticket counter (accessible via elevator) of the airport’s commercial terminal building located…

Top Winter Destinations from South Bend – Wonderlands and Beyond

October 15, 2021 / Comments Off on Top Winter Destinations from South Bend – Wonderlands and Beyond

When traveling during the winter months, chances are good that you’re one of two types of people—those who can’t get enough snow, and those who would prefer a nice, warm beach. Winter, like summer, is one of those polarizing seasons that has us wondering how the other half lives (as in: the other hemisphere of…

Best Fall Travel Spots – Leaf Peeping & Beyond

September 15, 2021 / Comments Off on Best Fall Travel Spots – Leaf Peeping & Beyond

Perhaps more than any other season, autumn feels deeply personal. It’s a time for reflection between the harsher realities of summer and winter—a break in the middle of extremes. As the leaves brighten and a chill floats in on the breeze, new travel opportunities open up, providing us with newer avenues of exploration. Fall is…

Your Passport to International Travel – Everything You Need to See the World

August 16, 2021 / Comments Off on Your Passport to International Travel – Everything You Need to See the World

Your United States passport is valid in every country on Earth with only one exception (North Korea). Beyond that singular limitation, passports open borders when coming or going, enable you to seek government assistance wherever you are in the world, and can last for an entire decade before renewal. For jetsetters of all stripes, a…

3rd Annual Aviation Education Day

July 19, 2021 / Comments Off on 3rd Annual Aviation Education Day

Aviation Education Day is back! This free event will be held on the airfield at the Studebaker Hangar west of the main terminal. Our event is family-friendly and encourages all ages to participate. Activities include: ✈️Aircraft Displays ✈️FAA Safety Seminars ✈️Airport Equipment Showcase ✈️Airport Tours ✈️Career/Job Fair ✈️BSA Aviation Merit Badge ✈️Games ✈️Face Painting* ✈️Sweazy…

A Luggage Refresher Course – Know Before You Go

July 15, 2021 / Comments Off on A Luggage Refresher Course – Know Before You Go

After so many months at home, it’s only natural that we would forget a few finer points of the outside world. Now that we’re coming out of our quarantine shells, we’re also relearning how to behave at restaurants, movie theaters, and in gatherings larger than six close friends. If we’re honest, awkward moments and slips…

Airport Master Plan Update – Public Open House

June 3, 2021 / Comments Off on Airport Master Plan Update – Public Open House

The St. Joseph County Airport Authority (SJCAA), as owner and operator of the South Bend International Airport (SBN), will be holding a public Open House on June 15, 2021 from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the upstairs Atrium east of the Delta ticket counter (accessible via elevator) of the airport’s commercial terminal building located…

South Bend International Airport’s safety protocols for Summer travel

March 15, 2021 / Comments Off on South Bend International Airport’s safety protocols for Summer travel

As vaccines are distributed and COVID restrictions begin to shift, there will be an increased number of people getting back to travel. The staff at South Bend International Airport remains committed to safety, regardless of where we are along the pandemic’s trajectory.  Summer in particular invites a significant uptick in travel. Let’s review the latest…

South Bend’s best spring destinations: discover fun, culture, and paradise!

January 15, 2021 / Comments Off on South Bend’s best spring destinations: discover fun, culture, and paradise!

Despite its reputation, Spring Break isn’t just for students. A quick trip to a fascinating destination and some great weather can benefit travelers of all ages–especially after being cooped up in our homes for the better part of a year. As the weather shakes off the last bit of winter chill and the warm spring…

Flying during the pandemic: is it safe?

August 5, 2020 / Comments Off on Flying during the pandemic: is it safe?

In a recent blog posted on the South Bend website, we talked about the amenities here at Indiana’s finest airport. It’s crucial to us that we do everything we can to make you comfortable when you visit South Bend International Airport.  The only thing more important than your comfort, however, is your safety. It comes…

Real ID: What to Know Before Booking Your Flight

January 15, 2020 / Comments Off on Real ID: What to Know Before Booking Your Flight

Before boarding your next flight, it’s important to remember proper identification, and if your fall plans involve flying you’ll need to add a Real ID to the list. Beginning May 3, 2023, all flights will require every adult to provide a Real ID-compliant or state-issued enhanced driver’s license.  The countdown is on…  Will your license…

SBN to Deliver Over 2100 Bears to Area Hospitals

December 17, 2019 / Comments Off on SBN to Deliver Over 2100 Bears to Area Hospitals

More than 2100 newly purchased teddy bears have been collected as a result of South Bend International Airport’s (SBN) eighth annual Bears in the Air program. On Wednesday, December 19, SBN’s CEO & executive director Mike Daigle and SBN team members will present the bears to pediatric department representatives at Saint Joseph Health System at…