We'RE READY WHEN YOU ARE

We're Ready When You Are

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The DeKalb County Airport Authority provides a safe, efficient and cost effective environment for air transportation while contributing to and generating economic benefit by acting as a gateway to and from DeKalb County and the region. We promote aviation, both corporate and private, affording convenient and diverse travel options along with community events for the area citizens.

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HANGAR INFO

The DeKalb County Airport maintains 39 T-Hangar style and 5 larger box hangar style structures for rent.  Currently there are no available hangars, however, if you join our waiting list, one may be yours soon.

Development Opportunity

The DeKalb County Airport has a unique development opportunity on the southwest side of the airport property.  Be sure to click for more information.

FBO SERVICES

Our newly remodeled terminal building provides amenities for pilots, passengers and guests.  But our full list of other FBO services is quickly growing and well worth your while to check out!

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KGWB Winter Operations

KGWB Winter Operations

November 2024 As another winter season begins, we wanted to review with everyone our snow removal operations.  One thing that has not changed is our availability, if you need to conduct an operation outside of normal business hours, contact us on our main line or...

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It takes a team to keep things running behind the scenes. Meet Russ, Airport Manager. Russ spent his early professional career in retail sales and customer service with companies such as Mellville, Office Depot and Winston Tire Company in Southern California. He fell in love with aviation and earned his private pilots license in 1988. Russ earned a Bachelors Degree in Aviation Management from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and a Master of Public Management from Indiana University.

His airport career started at McClellan-Palomar Airport (CRQ) in Carlsbad, California where he worked his way from an unpaid intern to an Operations Officer. From there he moved his family of 5 to Milwaukee’s General Mitchel International Airport (MKE) as a Noise Abatement Analyst and finally found his home in Auburn Indiana where he has been the Manager of DeKalb County Airport (GWB) since 2004.
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It takes a team to keep things running behind the scenes. Meet Russ, Airport Manager. Russ spent his early professional career in retail sales and customer service with companies such as Mellville, Office Depot and Winston Tire Company in Southern California. He fell in love with aviation and earned his private pilots license in 1988. Russ earned a Bachelors Degree in Aviation Management from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and a Master of Public Management from Indiana University.

His airport career started at McClellan-Palomar Airport (CRQ) in Carlsbad, California where he worked his way from an unpaid intern to an Operations Officer. From there he moved his family of 5 to Milwaukee’s General Mitchel International Airport (MKE) as a Noise Abatement Analyst and finally found his home in Auburn Indiana where he has been the Manager of DeKalb County Airport (GWB) since 2004.

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Russ, was the coolest till sweet took over….love you Russ hope ur not retiring anytime soon!

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You're the backbone of our airport, Russ J Couchman. Thank you for your tireless efforts and commitment to Auburn-DeKalb Executive Airport. We're grateful to have you! 😊❤️

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Happy Mothers Day! What is your favorite memory of flying with your mother? Let us know in the comments!
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Fact Sheet – NextGen

Fact Sheet – NextGen

The Next Generation Air Transportation System, or NextGen, is the ongoing transformation of air traffic control. This transformation includes the transition from primarily ground-based to primarily satellite-enabled surveillance and navigation, from analog voice to...

Wings of Freedom Tour

Wings of Freedom Tour

The Last Word: Wings of Freedom Tour a walk through WWII aviation history Kerry Hubartt I live about five miles south of the DeKalb County Airport, as the crow flies. So it’s common for airplanes of various kinds to fly overhead on their way to or from the...

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THE Auburn-DeKalb Executive Airport

Full Service FBO | FREE Airport-Wide WiFi | AWOS Weather Display | Hangars Available | Newly Remodeled Terminal | Pilot Lounge | Kitchen