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Porter County Municipal Airport

Valparaiso, United States

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KVPZ

Elevation

770 ft

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Location

Valparaiso · IN · United States

Position

41.454°, -87.007° · 770 ft elev.

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Northwest Indiana's general aviation gateway near Valparaiso.

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Valparaiso, United States

Porter County Municipal Airport, designated IATA code VPZ and ICAO code KVPZ, is a public-use airport located in Valparaiso, Indiana, serving Porter County and the broader northwest Indiana region. The airport primarily supports general aviation operations, including private aircraft, charter flights, and light cargo, rather than scheduled commercial airline service. Situated roughly 50 miles southeast of Chicago, the airport benefits from its proximity to the Chicago metropolitan area while offering a less congested alternative to the major regional airports. It features multiple runways and fixed-base operator (FBO) services catering to general aviation users. The facility is owned and operated by Porter County and plays a role in supporting local business aviation, flight training, and emergency services in the area.

Terminals

The airport does not operate a commercial passenger terminal, as it serves primarily general aviation and charter traffic.

Getting to & from

The airport is accessible by private vehicle via local roads connecting to Valparaiso and the broader Porter County highway network.

Airlines here

No scheduled commercial airlines operate regular service at Porter County Municipal Airport.

Notable facts

›Located approximately 50 miles southeast of downtown Chicago, Illinois.
›Primarily serves general aviation, charter, and light cargo operations.
›Porter County owns and operates the airport.
›The airport holds both an IATA code (VPZ) and ICAO code (KVPZ), supporting instrument and IFR operations.
›Fixed-base operator (FBO) services are available on-site for fuel, hangars, and aircraft services.

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Porter County Regional Airport is a public use airport one mile (1.6 km) southeast of the central business district of Valparaiso, a city in Porter County, Indiana, United States. The Porter County Municipal Airport Authority owns the airport.

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