Indianapolis International Airport Named 'Best In North America'

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Indianapolis International Airport is once again up there on another "airport" rankings list. Our airport took the top spot on Airports Council International's ranking of Best Airports in North America. Reader's Digest shares even more exciting news - this is the fifth year in a row Indianapolis International Airport has claimed the number one spot, and second place in 2011 (how dare)!

Reader's Digest displays a beautiful photo of our airport, and describes the features and qualities that set IIA apart from other North American airports. According to the magazine's website, these include:

• Stunning art - 37 works of art by 17 artists, and new artwork every few months by Central IN artists
• Numerous, diverse food options - Patachou, Shapiro's Delicatessen, Naked Tchopstix and more
• Bee farm
• World's largest airport solar farm

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IIA was also recently ranked number two on Travel+Leisure's "Best Domestic Airports" list.

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Make sure to tell your traveling friends and family to set aside some time to experience IIA - and these standout features - for themselves.

More information: rd.com, Airports Council International

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