The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners has officially acquired the Sheridan Airport, located in Adams Township just three miles north of Sheridan. The transfer of ownership became effective Monday, July 21.
Originally opened in 1948, the public-use airport features a 3,760-foot paved runway and a hangar capable of housing multiple aircraft. It becomes the second airport under county ownership, joining the Indianapolis Executive Airport in Zionsville.
The acquisition is part of the County’s ongoing efforts to meet the increasing aviation needs of both the public and private sectors. Hamilton County currently sees more than 41,000 aircraft movements annually, a number expected to grow with the county’s continued population and economic expansion. With close proximity to the U.S. 31 corridor, the Sheridan Airport will help increase aircraft storage and ease congestion at other nearby facilities.
“This is a strategic investment in our county’s future,” says County Councilor Brad Beaver. “Indianapolis Executive Airport continues to see an increase in business jet traffic. By contrast, Sheridan Airport will serve piston-engine aircraft. It gives us the flexibility and space we need to support growth across all sectors—commercial, private, and recreational.”
