B. Coleman Aviation

B. Coleman Aviation is a fixed base operator (FBO) at Gary/Chicago International Airport in Gary, Indiana. The airport code is GYY. The company opened in June 2013. It says it is about 25 miles from downtown Chicago. It is a CAA Preferred FBO and part of the Air Elite Network.

The company's name honors Bessie Coleman. In 1921 she became the first African American woman to earn a pilot license. The company says her spirit guides how it works. Its mission focuses on safety, efficiency and privacy. The site also says AIN ranked the company among Chicago's top FBOs in its 2026 survey.

FBO services include jet fuel and Avgas, quick fueling turnaround, ramp marshaling, ground power units, baggage handling, lavatory service and trained ground crew for arrivals and departures. Pilots get flight planning tools, weather briefings and 24/7 dispatch support. The ramp side canopy is large enough to cover a Bombardier Global Express.

Passengers and crew have a lounge with a movie theater and a 105 inch screen, conference rooms, a cafe, a pilots lounge, a fitness room, showers and WiFi. Catering, ground transport, rental cars and chauffeur services can be arranged for passengers and crew.

Charter services include block hour programs, charter quotes and drop off and pick up directly at the aircraft. The private charter fleet includes a Hawker, Nextant 400XTi and 400XT jets, and a Cirrus. Aircraft sales, listing and marketing, inspections before purchase, and full aircraft management are also offered.

Maintenance and repair is done on site. Services include RVSM inspections, annual avionics inspections, ELT checks, autopilot and satcom repairs, cabin entertainment repairs, navigation and communication repairs, and WiFi work. Parts and components are stocked, and the company can source items through certified partners worldwide. Its interior team handles cleaning, stain removal, carpet and seat work, and cabinet refurbishment.

The Certified Freight Station and U.S. Customs are both on site, which supports air cargo work. Hangars are secure and climate controlled. Ramp space is available for short term parking, and tie down service is offered for smaller aircraft. Hangar and ramp rentals are also available. The site lists upcoming events, including EAA AirVenture 2027 and the Chicago Air and Water Show in August 2027.

Services

• FBO services
• Jet fuel and Avgas
• Hangar space
• Aircraft maintenance
• Avionics services
• Aircraft interiors
• Jet charter
• Block hour programs
• Aircraft sales and management
• Air cargo services