Waukegan National Airport (UGN): Codes, Runways & Location
Waukegan National Airport (IATA: UGN · ICAO: KUGN) is a small airport serving Chicago/Waukegan, United States. It lies at 42.4222° N, 87.8679° W, 727 ft (222 m) above sea level.
Overview of Waukegan National Airport
Waukegan National Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Chicago/Waukegan in United States. It is identified by the IATA code UGN and the ICAO code KUGN. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Waukegan National Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1829 m (6001 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 727 ft (222 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) about 20 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 ≈ 1,829 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Waukegan National Airport
Where is Waukegan National Airport located?
Waukegan National Airport is located in Chicago/Waukegan, United States. Its coordinates are 42.4222° N, 87.8679° W.
What is the airport code for Waukegan National Airport?
Waukegan National Airport has an IATA code of UGN and an ICAO code of KUGN.
How long is the runway at Waukegan National Airport?
Waukegan National Airport's longest runway is about 1829 m (6001 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Waukegan National Airport have?
Waukegan National Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Waukegan National Airport a major airport?
Waukegan National Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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