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FLIGHT #56 - May 20th, 2026
PARKING INFO FOR WELCOME HOME:
*ALL Welcome Home visitors (with only one exception) are asked to park in the REMOTE LOT at Fort Wayne International Airport, located at the corner of Ardmore Ave. and NW Perimeter Rd.
*There will be shuttle buses running from the remote lot to FWA for Welcome Home starting early evening and running late enough to take you back to your car after the festivities.
*FWA will only provide FREE parking for those parking in the REMOTE LOT. Parking in the long-term lot will NOT be free as it has been in the past.
*The only exception to parking in the REMOTE LOT is for guests who have a handicapped hang tag and/or license plate. Guests with handicapped tags or license plates are welcome to park in the handicapped parking. If guests with handicapped tags park on the remote lot, we will have HFNEI staff available to assist them.
ARRIVAL TIME FOR WELCOME HOME:
*We all know that predicting airplane arrival times can be tricky, but as of right now, our Flight #56 is scheduled to arrive at FWA at 10 p.m. We know that sounds late, but coming out for Welcome Home will not only warm the hearts of our honored heroes, it will also leave you with a grateful heart and a smile on your face.
*We suggest that you arrive somewhere between 8 and 9 p.m. Since nearly everyone needs to park in the REMOTE LOT and ride the shuttle to the terminal, we want to make sure you have time to catch a shuttle, find a spot in the terminal, and enjoy the festivities.
*Most folks should be able to fit inside the terminal, but as always, we suggest coming prepared for the elements, just in case.
FRIENDLY REMINDER:
We desperately want the last veteran off of the plane to have the same experience at Welcome Home as the first veteran off of the plane. If you are able, please wait with your family until one of the HFNEI staff members gives the βall clearβ of the last veteran coming through the crowd. We appreciate your time and effort in showing gratitude for ALL of our nationβs heroes on this flight.
Thank you for helping us make Welcome Home run smoothly for our heroes!