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Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK)

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KPWK airport at a glance

ICAO code
KPWK
IATA code
—
City
Chicago
Region
Illinois
Country
United States
Elevation
647 ft (197 m)
Time zone
America/Chicago (UTC-6)
Coordinates
42.1142° N, 87.9015° W
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Weather & airport info KPWK

Current weather

Marginal visual conditions (MVFR)observed 03 Nov, 18:52 UTC
Wind
17 kt (31 km/h) from south (190°), gusts up to 25 kt
Visibility
10 km or more
Clouds
broken clouds at 2,600 ft
Temperature
22 °C (dew point 17 °C)
Pressure (QNH)
1,011 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR KPWK 031852Z 19017G25KT 10SM BKN026 22/17 A2986 RMK AO2 RAB1754E05 SLP109 P0000 T02170167

Airport

Elevation
647 ft (197 m)
Sunrise / Sunset
06:26 / 16:43 local time

Runways

RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
16/341,524 m (5,001 ft)asphaltyes
12/301,346 m (4,415 ft)asphaltyes

Radio frequencies

  • ATIS: 124.2
  • Clearance: 124.7
  • CTAF: 119.9
  • Ground: 121.7
  • Tower: 119.9
  • UNICOM: 122.95

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map KPWK

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts (FAA)

Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26

Airport diagram (FAA)
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (3)
Departure procedures (4)
Minimums (2)
Hot spots (1)
LAHSO (1)
Other (1)

For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for KPWK(3)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

  • Out of serviceObstacle10/096· until 03 Dec, 17:00 UTC

    A tower near the airport (1.4 nautical miles east) is out of service. Its top is 823.8 feet above sea level, 160.1 feet above ground.

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    OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1216755) 420644.10N0875216.70W (1.4NM E PWK) 823.8FT (160.1FT AGL) U/S

    10/096 NOTAMN<BR>
<B>Q) </B>KZAU/QOLAS/IV/M/AE/000/009/4206N08754W005<BR>
<B>A) </B>KPWK<BR>
<B>B) </B>2610291709<BR>
<B>C) </B>2612031700<BR>
<B>E) </B> TOWER LGT (ASR 1216755) 420644.10N0875216.70W (1.4NM E PWK) 823.8FT (160.1FT AGL) U/S<BR>
  • Out of servicePAPI: unserviceable10/048· until 09 Nov, 23:59 UTC

    The PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator) for runway 34 is out of service. This system helps pilots maintain the correct glide path to the runway.

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    RWY 34 PAPI U/S

    10/048 NOTAMR
Q) KZAU/QLPAS/IV/BO/A/000/999/4206N08754W005
A) KPWK
B) 2610092353
C) 2611092359

E) RWY 34 PAPI U/S
  • NoticeAerodrome: work in progress11/016· until 06 Nov, 21:00 UTC

    At the airport, grass cutting work is in progress on all grass surfaces.

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    AD AP ALL SFC WIP GRASS CUTTING

    11/016 NOTAMN
Q) KZAU/QFAHW/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4206N08754W005
A) KPWK
B) 2611031200
C) 2611062100

E) AP ALL SFC WIP GRASS CUTTING

For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

Private jet traffic in Chicago Executive Airport (last 30 days)

Arrivals
1,698
Departures
1,474
Different jets
1,008

Most frequent origins: Teterboro Airport (90), Ohio State University Airport (56), Chicago Midway International Airport (34), Austin Straubel International Airport (22), Centennial Airport (18).

Most frequent destinations: Teterboro Airport (66), Ohio State University Airport (59), Chicago Midway International Airport (38), Naples Municipal Airport (32), Austin Straubel International Airport (21).

Most common aircraft types: Cessna Citation Latitude (260), Embraer Phenom 300 (219), Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 (201), Cessna Citation Excel/XLS (193), Pilatus PC-12 (190).

Monday is the busiest day.

Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.

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Empty legs from KPWK

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Empty legs to KPWK

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About the airport

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KPWK airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Chicago airport (KPWK) today?

There are currently 3 valid NOTAMs for Chicago (KPWK). Affected: Obstacle: out of service; PAPI: unserviceable. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Chicago airport (KPWK)?

According to the latest weather report for KPWK (METAR, 03 Nov, 18:52 UTC): Marginal visual conditions (MVFR). Wind 17 kt (31 km/h) from south (190°), gusts up to 25 kt, visibility 10 km or more, temperature 22 °C (dew point 17 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Chicago airport (KPWK)?

Chicago (KPWK) has 2 runways: runway 16/34 with 1,524 m (5,001 ft), asphalt and runway 12/30 with 1,346 m (4,415 ft), asphalt. The longest is 1,524 m.

What are the radio frequencies at Chicago airport (KPWK)?

Frequencies at KPWK: Tower 119.9 MHz, Ground 121.7 MHz and ATIS 124.2 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Chicago Executive Airport?

The ICAO code is KPWK; no IATA code is listed in our data. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans.

What is the elevation of KPWK airport?

Chicago Executive Airport sits at 647 ft (197 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Chicago.

Can I fly to KPWK by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Chicago Executive Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to KPWK?

There are currently 56 empty legs departing from and 49 arriving at Chicago Executive Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.