When Obama became president in 2008, former Gary Airport Director Chris Curry said there were discussions of potential landings of Air Force One. Gary Man Killed When Car Slams Into Pole Off I-65. The Times of Northwest Indiana reports that Gary officials were hopeful the president would use the Gary airport for his visits to Chicago. Kris Habermehl has the latest traffic updates. It's good to see," he said.Īlthough the airport is smaller, the security will be just as tight when the president lands Wednesday evening. The President's made clear he supports Gary's effort for a turnaround. The Gary Airport is featured in a new exhibit Schwieterman put on display in the Hammond Public Library. "Air Force One creates all kind of havoc." "The president's making a smart move any further delays at O'Hare would be politically difficult," said DePaul transportation expert Joe Schwieterman. Indiana Road Conditions and Road Information. Road conditions and traveler information phone number. Indiana: Road Conditions, Highway Conditions, Airport Conditions, Traffic and Transit Information. Transportation experts say for many reasons it makes sense that the president would land at Gary. We hope you find our site useful and informative and always drive safely. Lane, the interim director for Gary/Chicago International Airport. "We'll be prepared to service the president and whomever he brings with him in whatever capacity we can in hopes of bringing him back," said B.R. The fire at the FAA Aurora center and subsequent flight disruptions at O'Hare and Midway means the president doesn't want to been perceived to be causing any more delays for air travelers who are already frustrated.īut frankly, Gary officials don't care why the president's coming, they're just hoping Wednesday's visit won't be his last. The airport lost its only commercial service last year but handles 3,500 private and charter flights each month. Mike Pence will not be on hand in Gary, but Pence will meet Obama on Friday when the president arrives in Evansville to tour a nearby steel mill.īy any measure, Gary/Chicago International Airport is severely underutilized. "When businesses see how easy it is for the president to get in and go to Chicago and do the things he needs to do, then it sends a message to them that they can do likewise," said Mayor Freeman-Wilson. The mayor hopes to leverage the president's visit to increase air traffic at Gary/Chicago International Airport. Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson is already looking forward to greeting the president as he steps off Air Force One, on her home turf.
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