Airports / Indiana / KGWB
De Kalb County Airport.
Auburn, Indiana · 879 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KGWB
ICAO identifier
0
Operators based
879
Elevation ft
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
21 nm
To the nearest alternate
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA).
Overview
De Kalb County Airport (KGWB) sits in Auburn, Indiana, where it functions as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 879 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list KGWB as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA, 21 nm), Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL, 59 nm), and Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO, 60 nm). The field has a single 5,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from KGWB are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from KGWB to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KGWB. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Sweet Aviation DeKalb County
Your FBO? Claim it, freeAt Sweet Aviation, our motto is to “always do the right thing” and with that comes the undeniable hospitality of the midwest. Our courteous and knowledgeable staff offers a variety of services and amenities to make your experience at the DeKalb County Airport not only as comfortable as possible, but also memorable.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Open Daily: 7AM–9PM Closed on Major Holidays
- Unicom 123.0
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +16 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KGWB
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
KGWB
Elevation
879 ft
Coordinates
41.3071° N · 85.0644° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs IN fields
state range 387–1,140 ft
At 879 ft, KGWB sits higher than 79% of the 53 Indiana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,000 ft
- 095,000 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,000 ft
KGWB's 5,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 21nmFWAFort Wayne International AirportFort Wayne
- 59nmTOLEugene F. Kranz Toledo Express AirportToledo
- 60nmAZOKalamazoo/Battle Creek International AirportKalamazoo
- 61nmBTLBattle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg FieldBattle Creek
- 61nmSBNSouth Bend International AirportSouth Bend
- 63nmGUSGrissom Air Reserve BasePeru
Location
Open the full mapKGWB · De Kalb County Airport · Auburn, IN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KGWB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 134 nm | 43m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 320 nm | 1h 9m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 377 nm | 1h 17m |
| New York (TEB) | 498 nm | 1h 33m |
| Boston (BED) | 619 nm | 1h 50m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 758 nm | 2h 10m |
| Houston (HOU) | 859 nm | 2h 24m |
| Denver (DEN) | 896 nm | 2h 29m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KGWB?
- De Kalb County Airport's longest paved runway is 5,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KGWB?
- De Kalb County Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at De Kalb County Airport?
- One FBO serves KGWB: Sweet Aviation DeKalb County. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to KGWB?
- The closest alternate is Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA), about 21 nm away, followed by Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL) at 59 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KGWB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 9m (320 nm), Washington DC about 1h 17m (377 nm), New York about 1h 33m (498 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.