Chicago Executive Airport
Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK/PWK) serves Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (06/24, 12/30). Field elevation is 647 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: KPWK
- Name: Chicago Executive Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 42.114223
- Longitude: -87.901497
- Elevation: 647 ft
- Country: United States
- Municipality: Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
- IATA Code: PWK
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 1121x15m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 12/30
- Designation: 12/30
- Dimensions: 1346x23m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 16/34
- Designation: 16/34
- Dimensions: 1524x46m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), LOC
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.900, 119.900 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 124.200 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: USD 5/1000lbs MTOW
- Parking Fee: USD 14/night
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Chicago Executive Airport, Wheeling IL. North Chicago GA reliever. FBOs: Atlantic Aviation, Signature.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Signature Flight Support, Atlantic Aviation.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: CBP port of entry. eAPIS required. Customs available by appointment.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Noise curfew enforced. Helicopter ops restricted at night.
Airport Services
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United States Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at KPWK?
- The tower frequency at Chicago Executive Airport is 119.9, 119.9 MHz.
- What fuel is available at KPWK?
- Chicago Executive Airport offers Jet A.
- Does KPWK require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Chicago Executive Airport (United States).