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Chicago Waukegan Airport (KUGN / UGN)

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KUGN airport at a glance

ICAO code
KUGN
IATA code
UGN
City
Chicago
Region
Illinois
Country
United States
Elevation
727 ft (222 m)
Time zone
America/Chicago (UTC-6)
Coordinates
42.4222° N, 87.8679° W
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Weather & airport info KUGN

Current weather

Marginal visual conditions (MVFR)observed 03 Nov, 17:13 UTC
Wind
17 kt (31 km/h) from south (190°), gusts up to 28 kt
Visibility
10 km or more
Clouds
overcast at 2,400 ft
Temperature
21 °C (dew point 16 °C)
Pressure (QNH)
1,012 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
SPECI KUGN 031713Z 19017G28KT 10SM OVC024 21/16 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND 19028/1705 T02060161

Airport

Elevation
727 ft (222 m)
Sunrise / Sunset
06:27 / 16:42 local time

Runways

RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
05/231,829 m (6,001 ft)asphaltyes
14/321,143 m (3,750 ft)asphaltyes

Radio frequencies

  • ATIS: 132.4
  • CTAF: 120.05
  • Ground: 121.65
  • Tower: 120.05
  • 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 KUGN

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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)
Other (1)

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

Current NOTAMs for KUGN(1)

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

  • Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceable11/001· until 03 Mar, 01:09 UTC

    A tower light is out of service. The tower is located 2.6 nautical miles east northeast of the airport, its top is 909.8 feet above sea level, 317.9 feet above ground.

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    OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1278207) 422635.70N0874903.50W (2.6NM ENE UGN) 909.8FT (317.9FT AGL) U/S

    11/001 NOTAMN<br/>
<b>Q) </b>KZAU/QOLAS/IV/M/AE/000/010/4225N08752W005<br/>
<b>A) </b>KUGN<br/>
<b>B) </b>2611030109<br/>
<b>C) </b>2703030109<br/>
<b>E) </b> TOWER LGT (ASR 1278207) 422635.70N0874903.50W (2.6NM ENE UGN) 909.8FT (317.9FT AGL) U/S<br/>

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 Waukegan Regional Airport (last 30 days)

Arrivals
307
Departures
249
Different jets
185

Most frequent origins: Chicago Midway International Airport (13), Teterboro Airport (12), Palm Beach International Airport (10), Chicago Executive Airport (7), DeKalb Peachtree Airport (7).

Most frequent destinations: Teterboro Airport (11), Palm Beach International Airport (9), Chicago Midway International Airport (9), Witham Field (8), Washington Dulles International Airport (7).

Most common aircraft types: Dassault Falcon 2000 (63), Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 (53), Gulfstream G600 (47), Cessna Citation Excel/XLS (33), Gulfstream G650 (32).

Thursday 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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Map: Chicago/Waukegan Airport

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About the airport

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KUGN airport FAQ

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

There is currently 1 valid NOTAM for Chicago (KUGN). Affected: Obstacle lights: 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 (KUGN)?

According to the latest weather report for KUGN (METAR, 03 Nov, 17:13 UTC): Marginal visual conditions (MVFR). Wind 17 kt (31 km/h) from south (190°), gusts up to 28 kt, visibility 10 km or more, temperature 21 °C (dew point 16 °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 (KUGN)?

Chicago (KUGN) has 2 runways: runway 05/23 with 1,829 m (6,001 ft), asphalt and runway 14/32 with 1,143 m (3,750 ft), asphalt. The longest is 1,829 m.

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

Frequencies at KUGN: Tower 120.05 MHz, Ground 121.65 MHz and ATIS 132.4 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Waukegan Regional Airport?

The ICAO code is KUGN and the IATA code is UGN. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of KUGN airport?

Waukegan Regional Airport sits at 727 ft (222 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Chicago.

Can I fly to KUGN by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Waukegan Regional 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 KUGN?

There are currently 2 empty legs departing from and 7 arriving at Waukegan Regional Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.