Located just 12 miles south of downtown Indianapolis, Greenwood is a city with a small town atmosphere and yet it is a growing community for commerce, home developments and recreation. The city is a key player in Central Indiana's economic development hosting one of the state's most diversified business communities. There are several top quality medical facilities in the area with access to several world-renown hospitals in Indianapolis just minutes away.

The chart above depicts the average monthly temperatures in Central Indiana including the cities of Indianapolis and Greenwood.
Within a few minutes of the Greenwood Municipal Airport, there are more than 25 hotels including many of the major chains as well as a number of local inns. A sample list includes:
- Holiday Inn Express
- Red Roof Inn
- Baymont Inn & Suites
- Candlewood Suites
- Hampton Inn
- Marriott Courtyard
- Fairfield Inn
Within 3 miles of the Greenwood Municipal Airport all major car rental agencies can be found including:
- Thrifty Car Rental (on site)
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car
- Hertz Car Rental
- Alamo
- National Car Rental
- ACE Rent-A-Car
- Avis Car Rental
Numerous restaurants in the Greenwood area range from casual to fine dining with additional choices located in downtown Indianapolis only a few minutes away.