Chicago Executive Airport (PWK): Codes, Runways & Location
Chicago Executive Airport (IATA: PWK · ICAO: KPWK) is a medium-sized airport serving Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States. It lies at 42.1142° N, 87.9015° W, 647 ft (197 m) above sea level.
Overview of Chicago Executive Airport
Chicago Executive Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling in United States. It is identified by the IATA code PWK and the ICAO code KPWK. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Chicago Executive Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1524 m (5001 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 647 ft (197 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) about 15 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,524 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Executive Airport
Where is Chicago Executive Airport located?
Chicago Executive Airport is located in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States. Its coordinates are 42.1142° N, 87.9015° W.
What is the airport code for Chicago Executive Airport?
Chicago Executive Airport has an IATA code of PWK and an ICAO code of KPWK.
How long is the runway at Chicago Executive Airport?
Chicago Executive Airport's longest runway is about 1524 m (5001 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Chicago Executive Airport have?
Chicago Executive Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Chicago Executive Airport a major airport?
Chicago Executive Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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