Michigan City Municipal Airport

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The history of aviation in Michigan City dates back to the barnstormers. Barnstormers operated in the Michigan City area as early as 1915 creating a local interest in aviation. In the late 1920s/early 1930s, several aviation enthusiasts in the area started the Michigan City Flying Field, at what is now the present site of the Michigan City Municipal Airport. In about 1931/32 the Dunes Aircraft Corporation, known as the Doodlebug Flying Club was started in the Michigan City Flying Field. The Dooddlebug Flying Club is one of the oldest if not the oldest flying club in the country. The presence of the Doodlebugs continued to foster a local interest in aviation. Many of the pilots in the Doodlebugs went on to become flight instructors in the World War II.