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Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK/PWK)

Chicago, IL·Medium Airport

KPWK is the ICAO code for Chicago Executive Airport (IATA PWK), located in Chicago, IL.

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Airport guide

Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) sits in Wheeling, Illinois, 18 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. The two runways (5,001 ft, 4,415 ft) handle every current business jet up through midsize / heavy operations at gross-weight limits. Field elevation 647 ft, no density-altitude concerns. KPWK is Chicago's structural close-in dedicated bizjet airport — multiple FBOs (Atlantic, Signature). Heavy Chicago corporate charter flow. Ground time to downtown Chicago is 35 minutes; Northbrook is 15.

Background from Wikipedia

Chicago Executive Airport, formerly Palwaukee Municipal Airport, is a public airport 18 miles (33 km) northwest of Chicago, in the village of Wheeling in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is owned by the City of Prospect Heights and the Village of Wheeling.

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Empty legs departing KPWK (5)

Oct 17, 2026
KPWK → KLAN(Lansing, MI)
Cessna Citation XLS+ · MID_SIZE_JET
$4,037
Oct 18, 2026
KPWK → KCOD(Cody, WY)
Cessna Citation Ultra · LIGHT_JET
$10,863
Oct 18, 2026
KPWK → KCLE(Cleveland, OH)
Beech Beechjet 400A · LIGHT_JET
$7,333
Oct 28, 2026
KPWK → KARR(Chicago, IL)
Dassault Falcon 900 · HEAVY_JET
$7,941
Nov 5, 2026
KPWK → KTYS(Alcoa, TN)
Beechcraft King Air 250 · TURBOPROP
$4,958

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Empty legs arriving KPWK (9)

Oct 16, 2026
GYY → KPWK(Gary, IN)
Cessna Citation CJ2 · LIGHT_JET
$4,020
Oct 17, 2026
KSYR → KPWK(Syracuse, NY)
Cessna Citation Ultra · LIGHT_JET
$11,452
Oct 18, 2026
KSTP → KPWK(Saint Paul, MN)
Embraer Praetor 500 · SUPER_MID_SIZE_JET
$6,586
Oct 28, 2026
KPGD → KPWK(Punta Gorda, FL)
Cessna Citation V · LIGHT_JET
$11,467
Nov 8, 2026
KTYS → KPWK(Alcoa, TN)
Beechcraft King Air 250 · TURBOPROP
$4,958

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Frequently asked questions about Chicago Executive Airport

What does PWK stand for?+
PWK is the IATA code for Chicago Executive Airport in Chicago, IL.
Where is Chicago Executive Airport?+
Chicago Executive Airport is located in Chicago, IL.
Does Chicago Executive Airport have commercial airline service?+
No — Chicago Executive Airport does not receive scheduled airline flights. It primarily serves general aviation, private charter, and corporate operators.
How long is the runway at Chicago Executive Airport?+
The longest runway at Chicago Executive Airport measures 5,001 ft (1,524 m).
What is the elevation of Chicago Executive Airport?+
Chicago Executive Airport sits at 647 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Chicago Executive Airport in?+
Chicago Executive Airport operates on America/Chicago.
How many private-jet empty legs are available at Chicago Executive Airport?+
SkyAccess currently tracks 5 departing and 9 arriving private-jet empty legs at Chicago Executive Airport over the next six months. Browse and book each leg with a free account.

References

  • Official airport website
  • Wikipedia

At a glance

Country
United States
Region
IL
Timezone
America/Chicago
Elevation
647 ft
Longest runway
5,001 ft (1,524 m)
Scheduled service
No
IATA
PWK

Activity

Departing legs
5
Arriving legs
9
Based aircraft
28
Operators
18

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