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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DEKALB COUNTY SEEKS YOUR INPUT
[January 2025] - DeKalb County is shaping its future, and we need YOUR voice! Our Comprehensive Plan is not just a document—it’s a collective vision for a thriving, vibrant community. Your ideas will help guide key decisions that will impact the county for years to come. This is your chance to contribute to creating the DeKalb County you envision.
The DeKalb County Comprehensive Plan is a strategic planning effort involving county leadership, departments, non-profits, local businesses, emergency services, utility providers, and the broader community. It will shape future investment and development in DeKalb for years to come. As development interest in the community grows, it is crucial that the comprehensive plan reflects the goals and interests of current residents and business owners and serves as a tool to guide the future DeKalb desires.
Join us in planning our future. Your input today will plant the seeds for a better future for generations to follow.
Online survey may be found on the project website or at www.surveymonkey.com/r/dekalb2040
Stay up to date on this process and learn more by visiting the project website: dekalb2040.com/
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For more information, please contact:
Chris Gaumer, Director/Zoning Administrator
DeKalb County Department of Development Services
T: 260-925-1923 | E: cgaumer@co.dekalb.in.us

Jennifer Barclay, Project Manager
HWC Engineering
jbarclay@hwcengineering.com | M: 260-475-5092
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DEKALB COUNTY SEEKS YOUR INPUT
[January 2025] - DeKalb County is shaping its future, and we need YOUR voice! Our Comprehensive Plan is not just a document—it’s a collective vision for a thriving, vibrant community. Your ideas will help guide key decisions that will impact the county for years to come. This is your chance to contribute to creating the DeKalb County you envision.
The DeKalb County Comprehensive Plan is a strategic planning effort involving county leadership, departments, non-profits, local businesses, emergency services, utility providers, and the broader community. It will shape future investment and development in DeKalb for years to come. As development interest in the community grows, it is crucial that the comprehensive plan reflects the goals and interests of current residents and business owners and serves as a tool to guide the future DeKalb desires.
Join us in planning our future. Your input today will plant the seeds for a better future for generations to follow.
Online survey may be found on the project website or at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/dekalb2040
Stay up to date on this process and learn more by visiting the project website: https://dekalb2040.com/
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For more information, please contact:
Chris Gaumer, Director/Zoning Administrator 
DeKalb County Department of Development Services 
T: 260-925-1923  |  E: cgaumer@co.dekalb.in.us

Jennifer Barclay, Project Manager
HWC Engineering
jbarclay@hwcengineering.com   |  M: 260-475-5092

DEKALB COUNTY INVITES YOU TO PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
[February 2025] - DeKalb County is planning for the future, and we need YOUR voice! DeKalb County hosts two Public Workshops to listen to your desires for the future. The Comprehensive Plan is not just a document; it's a shared vision for a vibrant and thriving community. Your input will help shape important decisions that will affect the county for generations. This is your chance to help create the DeKalb County you want to see.
The DeKalb County Comprehensive Plan is a collaborative effort that involves county leaders, local departments, non-profits, businesses, emergency services, utility providers, and residents. It will guide growth and development in DeKalb for the years to come. With increasing interest in the area, it's vital that the plan reflects the needs and goals of current residents and businesses, and provides a clear direction for the future of DeKalb County.
Join us in planning our future. Your input today will plant the seeds for a better future for generations to follow.
Public Workshops
Thursday, March 6; 5pm - 7pm at the JAM Center (1200 E Houston St, Garrett, IN 46738). Thank you to the Jam Center for sponsoring this event.
Thursday, April 3; 5pm - 7pm at Butler City Hall Community Room (215 S Broadway St, 2nd Floor, Butler, IN 46721)
These workshops are open style, come and go as you please.

Stay up to date on this process and learn more by visiting the project website: dekalb2040.com/
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For more information, please contact:
Chris Gaumer, Director/Zoning Administrator
DeKalb County Department of Development Services
T: 260-925-1923 | E: cgaumer@co.dekalb.in.us

Jennifer Barclay, Project Manager
HWC Engineering
jbarclay@hwcengineering.com | M: 260-475-5092
... See MoreSee Less

DEKALB COUNTY INVITES YOU TO PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
[February 2025] - DeKalb County is planning for the future, and we need YOUR voice! DeKalb County hosts two Public Workshops to listen to your desires for the future. The Comprehensive Plan is not just a document; its a shared vision for a vibrant and thriving community. Your input will help shape important decisions that will affect the county for generations. This is your chance to help create the DeKalb County you want to see.
The DeKalb County Comprehensive Plan is a collaborative effort that involves county leaders, local departments, non-profits, businesses, emergency services, utility providers, and residents. It will guide growth and development in DeKalb for the years to come. With increasing interest in the area, its vital that the plan reflects the needs and goals of current residents and businesses, and provides a clear direction for the future of DeKalb County.
Join us in planning our future. Your input today will plant the seeds for a better future for generations to follow.
Public Workshops
Thursday, March 6; 5pm - 7pm at the JAM Center (1200 E Houston St, Garrett, IN 46738). Thank you to the Jam Center for sponsoring this event.
Thursday, April 3; 5pm - 7pm at Butler City Hall Community Room (215 S Broadway St, 2nd Floor, Butler, IN 46721)
These workshops are open style, come and go as you please.

Stay up to date on this process and learn more by visiting the project website: https://dekalb2040.com/
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For more information, please contact:
Chris Gaumer, Director/Zoning Administrator 
DeKalb County Department of Development Services 
T: 260-925-1923  |  E: cgaumer@co.dekalb.in.us

Jennifer Barclay, Project Manager
HWC Engineering
jbarclay@hwcengineering.com   |  M: 260-475-5092
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THE Dekalb County Airport

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