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Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK/PWK) — Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Port of entry: Yes, with conditions
Fuel: 100LL, Jet A-1+
Tower: 119.9
Runways: 06/24, 12/30, 16/34
Elevation: 647 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

270 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 2 on the ground · busiest hour 23:00Z

2026-10-132026-10-26

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: KPWK
Name: Chicago Executive Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
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: America/Chicago
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: 39
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 16/34

Designation: 16/34
Dimensions: 1524x46m
Surface: ASP
PCN: 39
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), LOC
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 119.900 MHz
Ground: 121.700 MHz
Operations: 119.900, 122.950 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 124.200 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Chicago Executive Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 847-537-2580
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
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 (FAA, public use): 100LL, Jet A-1+ Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: User fee airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.15); customs Mon-Fri 1100-1900 with 2 hours prior permission (NASR) Source: 19 CFR 122.15 User fee airports, 2026-10-13 (last amended 2025-11-17)
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: 22:00
Curfew End: 06:00
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Noise curfew enforced. Helicopter ops restricted at night.

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

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

Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

10/048

caution

Navaid/lighting unserviceable

RWY 34 PAPI U/S

2026-10-09 23:53 UTC 2026-11-09 23:59 UTC

09/133

info

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

2026-09-30 17:19 UTC 2026-10-29 17:00 UTC

08/122

info

OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1010957) 420735.70N0875357.60W (0.7NM NE PWK) 754.9FT (106.0FT AGL) U/S

2026-08-30 19:52 UTC 2026-12-28 19:52 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of KPWK?: Chicago Executive Airport operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KPWK?: The tower frequency at Chicago Executive Airport is 119.9 MHz.
What fuel is available at KPWK?: The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A-1+ for public use at Chicago Executive Airport. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KPWK require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KPWK located?: Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) is located in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States.
What is the IATA code for KPWK?: The IATA code for Chicago Executive Airport is PWK.
How long is the runway at KPWK?: The main runway at Chicago Executive Airport (06/24) measures 1121x15m.
Does KPWK have an ILS approach?: Yes, Chicago Executive Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 16/34.
Is KPWK a port of entry?: Yes, with conditions. User fee airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.15); customs Mon-Fri 1100-1900 with 2 hours prior permission (NASR). Source: 19 CFR 122.15 User fee airports, 2026-10-13 (last amended 2025-11-17).

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