Honor Flight Northeast Indiana
FLIGHT #53 – OCTOBER 8TH -SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
First and foremost – Flight #53 IS STILL ON! However, due to the recent government shutdown, the 122nd Fighter Wing cannot at this time support our morning program and send-off. Therefore we have an alternate morning plan for arrival and send-off:
NEW MORNING ARRIVAL LOCATION: American Legion Post 241 – Waynedale. 7605 Bluffton Road. This is about 1.5 miles North of the Airport.
NEW ARRIVAL TIME: No later than 5:00 am EDT – THIS IS A CHANGE
PARKING: Please park in the main parking lot of the Legion – volunteers will be on hand to direct you. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE VETERANS/GUARDIANS TO CARPOOL if you can. While the parking lot is large, there is slightly less space than the Guard base, so anyone able to carpool will certainly help.
HOTEL GUESTS – The hotel shuttle will bring you to the American Legion. There is no change to previous arrangements. Be in the hotel lobby by 4:30am.
DROP OFF’s – There are NO RESTRICTIONS to being dropped off. If you need to make a last minute change and want to get dropped off at the American Legion 241, you may do so without any issues.
DEPARTURE – We will use charter buses and transport all flight participants from the legion to the FW Airport and leave from the commercial terminal in lieu of the Air Base. Your REAL ID is still required for TSA.
Our return to Fort Wayne that night has not changed. We will arrive back to the FW Airport between 9:30pm – 10:00pm.
Veteran Info & Application
Currently honoring Veterans from WWII through Vietnam Era. Find out your eligibility and how to apply.
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Guardian Info & Application
Guardians play a critical role in the success of a trip. Learn about guardian requirements.
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All our trips are 100% funded by donations from you. Learn more about donating or sponsoring a trip.
Donate TodayHonoring Veterans from around Indiana & Ohio
Honor Flight Northeast Indiana gives top priority to the senior Veterans – including any remaining World War II survivors, along with other Veterans who may be terminally ill. We are accepting applications and flying any Korean era & Vietnam era Veterans through 5/7/1975 at this time. Our mission: To celebrate America’s Veterans with a FREE trip to Washington DC to visit and be honored at those memorials dedicated to honor the service and sacrifices of themselves and their friends. Honor Flight Northeast Indiana is a recognized 501(c)(3) organization, and all contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of applicable tax law.
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Our 2025 Flying Season
Our 2025 flying season will consist of 5 trips. We will take 2 in the spring and 3 in the fall. Our goal is 85 Veterans each trip.
Our 2025 Schedule:
- #51 – May 21st, 2025 (Confirmed) – Home Arrival 10pm
- #52 – September 10th, 2025 (Confirmed) – Home Arrival 10pm
- #53 – October 8th, 2025 (Confirmed) – Home Arrival 10pm
- #54 – November 5th, 2025 (Confirmed) – Home Arrival 9pm
All flight dates are all subject to change until you receive your confirmation call.
