Airports / Illinois / LOT
Lewis University Airport.
Chicago/Romeoville, Illinois · 679 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
62 ratings
0
Operators based
679
Elevation ft
Google rating
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#11 / 42
Illinois airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 62 Google ratings , ranked against 42 rated IL fields.
19 nm
To the nearest alternate
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Chicago/Romeoville, Illinois, Lewis University Airport (KLOT / LOT) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 679 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into LOT for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 19 nm), Dupage Airport (DPA, 19 nm), and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 24 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 6,500-foot paved runway, LOT can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from LOT depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Lewis Lockport Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Chicago/Romeoville.
1 FBO serves KLOT. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Lewis University Airport
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24 Hour Service
- Unicom 122.8
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- +3 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KLOT
IATA
LOT
FAA / Local
LOT
Elevation
679 ft
Coordinates
41.6073° N · 88.0962° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs IL fields
state range 321–871 ft
At 679 ft, LOT sits higher than 63% of the 51 Illinois fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,500 ft
- 02/206,500 ft × 100 ftConcreteLighted
- 09/275,500 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,500 ft
LOT's 6,500 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 19nmMDWChicago Midway International AirportChicago
- 19nmDPADupage AirportChicago/West Chicago
- 24nmORDChicago O'Hare International AirportChicago
- 31nmGYYGary Chicago International AirportGary
- 32nmPWKChicago Executive AirportChicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
- 34nmIKKGreater Kankakee AirportKankakee
Location
Open the full mapKLOT · Lewis University Airport · Chicago/Romeoville, IL
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LOT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 336 nm | 1h 11m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 513 nm | 1h 36m |
| New York (TEB) | 635 nm | 1h 53m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 671 nm | 1h 58m |
| Boston (BED) | 750 nm | 2h 9m |
| Denver (DEN) | 760 nm | 2h 10m |
| Houston (HOU) | 798 nm | 2h 15m |
| Austin (AUS) | 827 nm | 2h 19m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LOT?
- Lewis University Airport's longest paved runway is 6,500 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LOT?
- Lewis University Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Lewis University Airport?
- One FBO serves LOT: Lewis University Airport. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to LOT?
- The closest alternate is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), about 19 nm away, followed by Dupage Airport (DPA) at 19 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LOT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 11m (336 nm), Washington DC about 1h 36m (513 nm), New York about 1h 53m (635 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.