Chicago Executive (KPWK)
Towered public-use airport serving Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, Illinois, at 645 ft elevation.
Elevation645 ft
ControlTowered
Longest runway5,001 ft
Magnetic variation2° W
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Live weather
Forecast (TAF)
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Frequencies
| ATIS | 124.2 |
|---|---|
| CTAF | 119.9 |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
| Clearance delivery | 124.7 |
| Ground | 121.7 |
| Tower | 119.9 |
| Approach/Departure | 120.55 Chicago |
Runways
| Runway | Size | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 5,001 × 150 ft | Asphalt | High intensity |
| 12/30 | 4,415 × 75 ft | Asphalt | Medium intensity |
Fuel: 100LL, A1+. Sectional: Chicago.
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Before you fly here
- Read the FAA Chart Supplement entry for PWK: traffic pattern, CTAF/UNICOM, hours, fuel and remarks.
- Check NOTAMs and get a weather briefing at 1800wxbrief.com.
- Study the airport diagram and the sectional around KPWK for airspace and terrain.
- More detail: AirNav · SkyVector
Airport data from the FAA National Airspace System Resource (NASR) subscription effective Oct 1, 2026; magnetic variation as published for 2000. Weather is live from aviationweather.gov. Always confirm with current official sources before flight. This guide is a study aid.