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5th Annual Aviation Education Day
Saturday, August 12, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. We are excited to host our 5th annual Aviation Education Day presented by Corporate Wings at South Bend International Airport! This event grew five-fold last year, and we are thrilled to keep the momentum going this year with additional activities, more food options, and…
Read More2023 Job Fair & Career Expo
Ready to take your career to new heights? Mark your calendar and join us at our Job Fair and Career Expo at South Bend International Airport! TSA, United Ground Express, Corporate Wings, SkyWest, FAA Technical Operations, South Bend Chocolate Company, Performance Plus, and REEF Parking will all be participating along with the St. Joseph County…
Read MoreAttend the 11th Annual Bears in the Air Kickoff Party
Nearly 15,000 teddy bears — resulting in nearly 15,000 smiles — have been delivered to children at local hospitals over the last ten years because of the Bears in the Air program. Holiday cheer should be abundant this time of year, but some people have fewer reasons to smile than others. That’s why the Bears…
Read More4th Annual Aviation Education Day
It’s time again for our annual Aviation Education Day! This FREE event is open to the public and is perfect for anyone who is interested in learning more about aviation. The day will be jam-packed with tons of cool aviation-related activities, information, and pure fun that everyone can enjoy, no matter the age. It will…
Read MoreAirport 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…
Read MoreTop 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…
Read MoreBest 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…
Read MoreYour 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…
Read More3rd 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…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreAirport 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…
Read MoreSouth 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…
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