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Muncie, Indiana

Muncie is a city in Delaware County, Indiana, United States, and its county seat. It is located in East Central Indiana about 50 miles (80 km) northeast of Indianapolis.

Type CityPopulation 65,195

Why go

  • City in Indiana, United States.
  • Served by Marion Municipal Airport (MZZ).

History

Muncie is a city in Delaware County, Indiana, United States, and its county seat. It is located in East Central Indiana about 50 miles (80 km) northeast of Indianapolis. At the 2020 census, the city's population was 65,195, down from 70,085 in the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Muncie metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses all of Delaware County. The city is also included in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Muncie combined statistical area.

Airports

Delaware County Johnson Field (MIE) 3.5 mi to the centre
Muncie, IN, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Anderson Municipal Darlington Field (AID) 13 mi to the centre
Anderson, IN, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Marion Municipal Airport (MZZ) 26 mi to the centre
Marion, IN, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
New Castle-Henry County Municipal Airport 22 mi to the centre
New Castle, IN, US
Outdoor
Portland Municipal Airport 28 mi to the centre
Portland, IN, US
Outdoor
Reese Airport 4.4 mi to the centre
Muncie, IN, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Marion Municipal Airport (MZZ); 34 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Muncie, Indiana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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