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Waukegan National Airport (KUGN/UGN) — Chicago/Waukegan, United States

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Port of entry: Yes, with conditions
Fuel: 100LL, Jet A
Tower: 120.05
Runways: 05/23, 14/32
Elevation: 727 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 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: KUGN
Name: Waukegan National Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 42.422199
Longitude: -87.867897
Elevation: 727 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: Chicago/Waukegan
IATA Code: UGN
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Chicago
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 05/23

Designation: 05/23
Dimensions: 1829x46m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 14/32

Designation: 14/32
Dimensions: 1143x23m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 120.050 MHz
Ground: 121.650 MHz
Operations: 122.550 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 132.400 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

Waukegan National 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: +1 847-244-0055
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: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

Fuel (FAA, public use): 100LL, Jet A 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 needs at least 2 hours notice, Mon-Fri 1100-1900 local, and by 1600 Friday for weekend arrivals (NASR) Source: 19 CFR 122.15 User fee airports, 2026-10-13 (last amended 2025-11-17)
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded

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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

10/011

warning

Runway closed

TWY B BTN TWY W1 AND RWY 05/23 CLSD

2026-10-25 17:08 UTC 2026-10-31 21:00 UTC

10/007

caution

Navaid/lighting unserviceable

NAV ILS RWY 23 U/S

2026-10-28 13:30 UTC 2026-10-28 22:00 UTC

10/006

caution

Navaid/lighting unserviceable

NAV ILS RWY 23 U/S

2026-10-28 13:00 UTC 2026-10-28 22:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 15:05 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 KUGN?: Waukegan National Airport operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KUGN?: The tower frequency at Waukegan National Airport is 120.05 MHz.
What fuel is available at KUGN?: The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A for public use at Waukegan National Airport. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KUGN 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 KUGN located?: Waukegan National Airport (KUGN) is located in Chicago/Waukegan, United States.
What is the IATA code for KUGN?: The IATA code for Waukegan National Airport is UGN.
How long is the runway at KUGN?: The main runway at Waukegan National Airport (05/23) measures 1829x46m.
Is KUGN a port of entry?: Yes, with conditions. User fee airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.15); customs needs at least 2 hours notice, Mon-Fri 1100-1900 local, and by 1600 Friday for weekend arrivals (NASR). Source: 19 CFR 122.15 User fee airports, 2026-10-13 (last amended 2025-11-17).

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