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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. Of the two runways (5,001 ft, 4,415 ft), the longer is typically long enough for light jets and turboprops. Midsize and larger jets may need more runway than this. 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 (10)

Nov 9, 2026
KPWK → KTUS(Tucson, AZ)
Dassault Falcon 2000 · HEAVY_JET
$22,398
Nov 9, 2026
KPWK → KTEB(Teterboro, NJ)
Bombardier Challenger 350 · SUPER_MID_SIZE_JET
$16,743
Nov 11, 2026
KPWK → KARV(Woodruff, WI)
Cessna Citation XLS+ · MID_SIZE_JET
$5,219
Nov 17, 2026
KPWK → KOPF(Miami, FL)
Cessna Citation Longitude · SUPER_MID_SIZE_JET
$21,259
Nov 20, 2026
KPWK → KOMA(Omaha, NE)
Cessna Citation XLS · MID_SIZE_JET
$6,250

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Empty legs arriving KPWK (12)

Nov 7, 2026
KARV → KPWK(Woodruff, WI)
Cessna Citation XLS+ · MID_SIZE_JET
$5,219
Nov 7, 2026
KTPA → KPWK(Tampa, FL)
Cessna Citation Bravo · LIGHT_JET
$19,688
Nov 8, 2026
KTYS → KPWK(Alcoa, TN)
Beechcraft King Air 250 · TURBOPROP
$4,958
Nov 21, 2026
KBCT → KPWK(Boca Raton, FL)
Bombardier Learjet 60 · MID_SIZE_JET
$20,984
Dec 2, 2026
KDJT → KPWK(West Palm Beach, FL)
Cessna Citation XLS+ · MID_SIZE_JET
$15,459

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Empty legs at airports near Chicago Executive Airport

Each airport's own empty-leg page, ordered by distance from Chicago Executive Airport.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) empty legs
Chicago, IL
9 mi
Waukegan National Airport (KUGN) empty legs
Chicago, IL
21 mi
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Chicago, IL
23 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) empty legs
Chicago, IL
24 mi
Kenosha Regional Airport (KENW) empty legs
Kenosha, WI
33 mi
Lewis University Airport (KLOT) empty legs
Chicago, IL
36 mi
Aurora Municipal Airport (KARR) empty legs
Chicago, IL
38 mi
Gary Chicago International Airport (KGYY) empty legs
Gary, IN
43 mi

Nearby airports

KORD / Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Chicago, IL
9 mi
KUGN / Waukegan National Airport
Chicago, IL
21 mi
KDPA / Dupage Airport
Chicago, IL
23 mi
KMDW / Chicago Midway International Airport
Chicago, IL
24 mi
KENW / Kenosha Regional Airport
Kenosha, WI
34 mi
KLOT / Lewis University Airport
Chicago, IL
37 mi
KARR / Aurora Municipal Airport
Chicago, IL
38 mi
KGYY / Gary Chicago International Airport
Gary, IN
43 mi

More airports in United States

Ordered by distance from Chicago Executive Airport.

KDKB / DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport
DeKalb, IL
43 mi
KIGQ / Lansing Municipal Airport
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44 mi
KBUU / Burlington Municipal Airport
Burlington, WI
45 mi
KRAC / John H Batten Airport
Racine, WI
45 mi
KC09 / Morris Municipal Airport James R. Washburn field
Morris, IL
55 mi
KMKE / General Mitchell International Airport
Milwaukee, WI
58 mi
KVPZ / Porter County Municipal Airport
Valparaiso, IN
65 mi
KUES / Waukesha County Airport
Waukesha, WI
66 mi

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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.
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 10 departing and 12 arriving private-jet empty legs at Chicago Executive Airport over the next six months. Browse and book each leg with a free account.

References

Private jet routes to and from Chicago Executive