Anderson Municipal Airport – AID Anderson

Anderson Municipal Airport or also known as Darlington Field is located in the thriving town of Anderson, Indiana which is part of Madison County. The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems which is responsible for the inventory of US aviation assets has classified the airfield as a general aviation facility. Currently, Anderson Municipal Airport with code name AID has no scheduled flights. It only offers aircraft services. The town and airport have seen passengers when General Motors factories were still open. Services to cities like Detroit, Dayton, and Buffalo are available but limited and intended only for the employees of the manufacturing company.

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The small city of Anderson is considered the primary seat of Madison County. Its only airport is about 619 acres with elevation 280m. The airport has two runways made from asphalt. When it was opened a decade ago, the airport handles at least 45 aircrafts a day. Today, it is being used for flying lessons or just for a quick fuel stop. The airport is strategically located near several cities like Greenfield and Indianapolis.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Although Anderson is a small town, it offers numerous hotels that are near the airport. One is the Quality Inn & Suites Anderson I-69 is only a few miles from Darlington Field. All rooms are equipped with basic facilities for a comfortable stay. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Anderson North is a modern hotel and near prehistoric monuments. Standard rooms have wifi, cable, fridge, and microwaves. Daily breakfast is also served for free. Hampton Inn Anderson is only 6 miles for the airport. It is also near attractions like Hoosier Park Racing and Anderson’s Paramount Theater Center.

Small county airports nearby that serve as a gateway to the state include Monroe County Airport (BMG) and Delaware County Airport (MIE).