Indianapolis Intl Airport: Wildlife Strikes
2,516 reported strikes · 69 damaging · 1990–2026
📍 Indianapolis, US · 39.717, -86.294
Species struck most often
- Mourning dove234
- Eastern meadowlark164
- Killdeer140
- American kestrel103
- European starling100
- Red-tailed hawk59
- Horned lark42
- Barn swallow35
Notable strikes
- 2017-08-06 · A-320 · Mourning dove · Substantial
Mor remarks: fft1977, a320 reported bird strike on departure RWY 23r. The pilot requested to return to the airport and advised they did not require any assistance. The aircraft landed RWY 23l at approximately 0028z. Subsequently the pilot reported via…
Source: FAA National Wildlife Strike Database · United States Government public domain.