Overview

South Bend International Airport has embarked on the creation of an optimally located multi-modal logistics center, offering air cargo, highway connectivity, and rail access at the confluence of the South Bend International Airport, US31 and I80/I90 and the anticipated relocation of the eastern terminus of the NICTD South Shore rail line. The project is in early stages of development, however significant project elements are already underway, centered around land acquisition, partnership development and master planning. The Airport Authority is providing funds to be used toward development and part of land acquisition costs. READI funds will cover the remainder of land acquisition costs. Project began December 2022 and is expected to be completed by December 31, 2025. The development of the targeted 300-acre site into a commerce and logistics center represents a transformational opportunity. The plan for the site features airside cargo access, an anticipated 2.5 million square feet of space under roof, and investment in the hundreds of millions. Job creation is expected to reach thousands of jobs, available to nearby underserved communities, and also resulting in in-migration of specialized workers. The project will help protect the region against future negative economic impacts and supply chain disruptions.