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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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8th Annual Bears in the Air Kickoff Party!
Come celebrate South Bend International Airport’s EIGHTH year of Bears in the Air at our kickoff party from 6-9pm on December 6! The more donations collected, the more smiles we can create for both children and veterans alike. Admission to the party is $20 which will provide a bear to a child in area hospitals,…
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South Bend International Airport’s 2nd Annual Aviation Education Day Event to Take Place Saturday, October 26
South Bend International Airport (SBN) will host its 2nd Annual Aviation Education Day event on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The free event is open to the public of all ages and scouts ages 11-17. The event features aircraft displays, airfield tours, airport equipment showcases, and interactive presentations. Scouts will…
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Aviation Education Day
JOIN US FOR SBN’S 2ND ANNUAL AVIATION EDUCATION DAY EVENT! WHAT? Come learn about all things aviation, with features including aircraft displays, airfield tours, airport equipment showcases, interactive presentations, and young eagle flights (limited availability and weather permitting). The FAA, TSA, airport tenants, and SJCAA administration will be the presenters. The aviation merit badge is…
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More Parking and New Flooring Coming to SBN
It’s hard for travelers not to notice the construction taking place inside and out at South Bend International Airport (SBN). Two major construction projects recently began. As travelers enter the front drive at the airport, they will notice construction crews working on the southwest corner. Phase one of the parking lot expansion project is scheduled…
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