North Vernon Airport

Saint Anne Field on Saint Anne Field The United States government purchased land appraised at $56,170.00, the , in August 1942 for the United States Army Air Forces to serve as an auxiliary airfield for Freeman Army Airfield, which was located west-southwest from the area. Construction for the airfield and the of Freeman Army Airfield occurred simultaneously later that year. Local newspapers at the time detailed families leaving their homes located in the area, which were demolished to make way for the airfield. Cornish received approval to convert Saint Anne Field to civilian use in the fiscal year of 1947/1947 The airport was awarded Indiana Airport of the Year in 2012 and 2023, the only airport to win the award twice. By 2026, the airport had stalls for 50 aircraft and plans to construct new aircraft hangars were in the words due to a waitlist for pilots looking to store aircraft at the airport. == Facilities ==

The airport has two runways; the long, wide 5/23 runway and the , wide 15/33 runway. Buildings at the airport house conference rooms, a pilot's lounge for flight planning and a passenger lobby with some concierge service. For maintenance, two full service shops are located on site. Fueling has both self-serve and full service capabilities. == Accidents and incidents ==

In November 1988, an accident happened near the airport resulting in the deaths of the airport mechanic Gilbert Green, who was piloting, and his son Roger. == References ==