What's the busiest hour for departures at IND?

Departures from Indianapolis International Airport peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 27.5 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of IND?

The quietest hour with regular service is 03:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from IND?

American Airlines (AA) is the largest operator at Indianapolis International Airport, with 1254 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from IND?

Chicago (ORD) is the most-flown destination, with 1074 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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IND Airport - Indianapolis International Airport

Indianapolis, United States. Departures peak at 06:00 local, averaging 27.5 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-08-16. Schedule coverage: 30 days observed.

Peak departure hour

06:00

27.5 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

03:00

1 flights/hr

Traffic score

85/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 252.4 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 23:00 local (24.2 flights/hr). Total: 244.1 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. American Airlines (AA) 1,254
2. Southwest Airlines (WN) 1,009
3. Delta Air Lines, (DL) 991
4. United Airlines, (UA) 786
5. Republic Airline, (YX) 339

Top destinations

1. 🇺🇸 Chicago (ORD) 1,074
2. 🇺🇸 Atlanta (ATL) 457
3. 🇺🇸 New York (JFK) 422
4. 🇺🇸 Detroit (DTW) 368
5. 🇺🇸 New York (LGA) 319

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at IND?: Departures from Indianapolis International Airport peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 27.5 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of IND?: The quietest hour with regular service is 03:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from IND?: American Airlines (AA) is the largest operator at Indianapolis International Airport, with 1254 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from IND?: Chicago (ORD) is the most-flown destination, with 1074 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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