Situated very close to the central business district of the city, the Indianapolis International Airport is widely known as the world's second largest venue for FedEx Express. Every day, there are approximately 140 flights departing for or arriving at the Indianapolis International Airport. Admittedly, it's the largest airport in Indiana.
With a number of flights that can transport passengers to and from about 34 destinations around the world, it is regarded as one of the busiest airports in the United States. This airport has 61 based airplanes excluding three helicopters as well as a military aircraft.
The Indianapolis International Airport is about several minutes away from the city's I-465 beltway and a couple of interstate highways like I-65, I-69, I-74 and I-70. Its address is known as 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive Indianapolis IN.
As one of the fastest growing cargo airports in the United States, the Indianapolis International Airport is surrounded by various hotels, stores and restaurants. Whether you are a first-time or frequent visitor, you are assured that you can enjoy an excellent shopping and dining experience at the airport. To help you find a nice hotel or great restaurant or just locate your terminal more quickly and smoothly, the Airport offers you a series of maps with all these facilities marked.
Map of Terminals as well as Stores inside the Airport
http://www.indianapolisairport.com/files/02.11.09ShoppingMap.pdf
From this map, you can find that there are three terminal levels in total. Upon your arrival, you will be at the Arrivals Level where Baggage Claim and International Arrivals can be found. The Pedestrian Bridge Level is offered for passengers to get to the Airport's Parking Garage or Ground Transportation. All the concessions and gates are located on the highest level - the Departures Level.
As for shops, Birckyard Authentics, Brooks Brothers, Brookstone, Civic Plaza TravelMart, Cultural Crossroads and Lids are placed just next to the Civic Plaza. Near the Gate B6, there are three shops named as Borders, EnRoute Spa and Just Pop In respectively. Plus, a number of stores or eateries can also be found close to each gate.
Maps of Terminals and Food & Beverage
http://www.indianapolisairport.com/files/02.11.09FoodBeverage.pdf
As with any other airports in the United States, the Indianapolis International Airport provides a variety of facilities to serve passenger's needs. Free Wi-Fi, cell phone or laptop charging, pay phones and more other services are available there. ATMs as well as Shoe Shine kits are placed throughout each terminal level while mailboxes and guest services can be found on both Departures Level and Pedestrian Bridge Level.
Maps of Various Amenities Offered by the Airport
http://www.indianapolisairport.com/files/02.11.09ServicesAmenitites.pdf
Public art is also a very important part of the Indianapolis International Airport. A large number of art exhibits and displays are offered around each terminal level. If you are interested, click the following link to figure out where you can find art works at the Airport.
Map of Airport Art
http://www.indianapolisairport.com/files/contribute/10.25.10AirportArtBrochure_000.pdf
Indeed, there are abundant facilities and services for you to kill time at the Airport. And it's really a great idea to do shopping or have some local flavor to enhance your airport experience. We really have reasons to believe you will have a pleasant time at the Airport while waiting for your flight.
If you opt to drive to the Airport, don't forget to confirm the driving directions before starting your car. The information we give below on this page might be helpful for you. Just take a look at it.
1) Driving visitors from downtown Indianapolis are suggested to head west on I-70 and then turn onto St. Louis. Take Exit 68 and proceed on Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive. Keep going straight until you see the appropriate signs. Follow signs to get to the airport.
2) If you're driving from Louisville, New Albany or Seymour areas, remember to take I-65 north toward I-465. Continue west until you come across the Exit 106. Take the Exit to turn onto I-70. Merge onto St. Louis and the take Exit 68. Stay on Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive and follow signs to arrive at the Airport or parking garage.
3) Those that come from Bloomington, Vincennes or Evansville areas need to proceed toward north on IN-37. Take a left turn onto IN-39 and then bear right onto IN-67. Go straight on IN-67 until you see Ameriplex Parkway on your left. Turn onto Ameriplex Parkway and then bear to the right onto I-70 E. Take Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive and follow signs to reach the Airport or its parking garage.
4) People from Ft. Wayne, Marion or Muncie areas should head south on I-69 and then turn onto I-465 or US 421/ US 52/ In-37. Take Exit 0 to merge onto I-70. Keep going west before taking Exit 44A. Then take Exit 110B to get onto St. Louis. After you take Exit 68, proceed on Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive. Just follow the signs to find the Airport.
5) When you drive from Lafayette, Monticello or South Bend areas, remember to turn onto I-65 and continue south on I-65. Stay on I-465 before you take Exit 123. Head west on I-70 via Exit 9B to turn onto St. Louis. Take Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive toward the Airport via Exit 68.
6) If you drive from Greenfield, Richmond or Batesville areas, then you are recommended to take I-70 west. Continue on I-70 until you see Exit 68. Take the Exit to get onto Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive. Follow signs to get to the Indianapolis International Airport or find a parking garage.
7) Visitors coming from Terre Haute, Greencastle or Crawfordsville areas ought to keep going east on I-70 before taking Exit 68. When proceeding on Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive, pay attention to the signs located on both sides of the road. Follow these signs to reach the Airport and park in the Airport Parking Garage.
For more directions to get to the Airport from any other locations, you can take advantage of various online sources like Google Maps and Yahoo Maps and so on.
Directions to Get to the Indianapolis International Airport
http://www.indianapolisairport.com/maps_directions/directions.aspx
More Directions to Indianapolis International Airport
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=santa+monic+pier
However, if you choose to take public transportation, there are also a couple of options for you to choose from. Shuttle buses and limousines are available. If necessary, you can take a taxi as well. Check the following page for details.
Ground Transportation Options for Visitors to Get to the Airport
http://www.indianapolisairport.com/parking_transportation/shuttleBus.aspx