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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 Airport Authority Announces Strategic Name Change
For Immediate Release: PRESS RELEASE August 21, 2024 Contact: Russ Couchman, Airport Manager DeKalb County Airport rcouchman@dekalbcountyairport.com Auburn, IN - The DeKalb County Airport Authority (DCAA) is dedicated to guiding the Airport toward a future that...
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.
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! 😊❤️
Happy Mothers Day! What is your favorite memory of flying with your mother? Let us know in the comments!
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Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment
From the FAA: The Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) initiative aims to reduce the risk of runway overruns by providing airport operators with a method to accurately and consistently determine the runway condition when a paved runway is not dry. This...
B-17 Bomber Lands in DeKalb County
B-17 Bomber Lands in DeKalb County by Visit DeKalb County There is never a dull moment in DeKalb County. Not only do we have numerous museums that display incredible, military machinery and vehicles, but on Monday we had a very special piece of equipment come into our...
WelcomeToDeKalbCounty.com
By Caleb Whitmer cwhitmer@kpcmedia.com AUBURN — The DeKalb Chamber Partnership went live Friday with a website of videos promoting DeKalb County. The website, WelcomeToDeKalbCounty.com, features several short films promoting communities, events and businesses around...
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THE Auburn-DeKalb Executive Airport
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