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The Allen County Regional Airport is wrapping up a multi-year improvement project at the facility. They are getting a $1.3 million federal grant that will repair all of the taxiways at the airport. There is also a 5% state and a 5% local match, which the airport is funding. The taxiways are the last major repairs that need to be completed.

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A one-of-a-kind collection of the rarest historic military planes in the world is at the Allen County Regional Airport. The Commemorative Air Force's Flying Legends of Victory Tour has made its way to the Lima area to showcase their restored World War II aircraft. Individuals there can climb into the B-17 flying fortress "Sentimental Journey" and B-25 Mitchell "Maid in the Shade" bombers. This once-in-a-lifetime experience allows people to not only tour the planes but an opportunity to go for a ride as well.