Airports / Illinois / PWK
Chicago Executive Airport.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, Illinois · 647 ft elevation. 4 charter operators based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
126 ratings
4
Operators based
647
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
#13 / 42
Illinois airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 126 Google ratings , ranked against 42 rated IL fields.
4 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 83% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Chicago Executive Airport, listed as PWK, is a mid-sized airport in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, Illinois. The airport sits 647 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, N-Jet, Northwest Flyers, and Priester Aviation, LLC are based here, 4 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 8 nm), Dupage Airport (DPA, 20 nm), and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 21 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,001-foot paved runway, PWK can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
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3 FBOs serve KPWK. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Ascension FBO Wheeling
Your FBO? Claim it, freeAscension Global Aviation Services is a full service FBO offering premier amenities, exceptional services and unsurpassed safety. Ascension is conveniently located on the Southeast corner of the airport with easy freeway access to Downtown Chicago, the north shore and suburban communities.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Open from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Unicom 129.90
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Hangar
- +7 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Atlantic Aviation Wheeling Chicago Executive
Your FBO? Claim it, freeAtlantic PWK is the Chicago airport without the Chicago crowd. We're a convenient alternative to O'Hare, located just north of downtown. We'll provide you with the services you expect, along with some you might not, like crew cars, vehicle ramp access and on-site customs. Our entire staff is knowledgeable, energetic and always ready to help you where we can.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 24 Hours
- Unicom 130.325
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Fuel
- +5 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Chicago Wheeling
Your FBO? Claim it, freeChicago and its suburbs feature a thriving economy, parks, storied architecture and friendly people. Located a 30-minute drive from the city's key business centers and residential areas, Chicago Executive Airportis the top reliever airport for the city of Chicago.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 129.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +21 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KPWK
IATA
PWK
FAA / Local
PWK
Elevation
647 ft
Coordinates
42.1142° N · 87.9015° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs IL fields
state range 321–871 ft
At 647 ft, PWK sits higher than 53% of the 51 Illinois fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,001 ft
- 16/345,001 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12/304,415 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,001 ft
PWK's 5,001 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- 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.
Based charter operators4
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmORDChicago O'Hare International AirportChicago
- 20nmDPADupage AirportChicago/West Chicago
- 21nmMDWChicago Midway International AirportChicago
- 29nmENWKenosha Regional AirportKenosha
- 37nmGYYGary Chicago International AirportGary
- 50nmMKEGeneral Mitchell International AirportMilwaukee
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKPWK · Chicago Executive Airport · Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, IL
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PWK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 364 nm | 1h 15m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 513 nm | 1h 36m |
| New York (TEB) | 626 nm | 1h 51m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 700 nm | 2h 2m |
| Boston (BED) | 737 nm | 2h 7m |
| Denver (DEN) | 771 nm | 2h 12m |
| Houston (HOU) | 829 nm | 2h 20m |
| Austin (AUS) | 856 nm | 2h 23m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PWK?
- Chicago Executive Airport's longest paved runway is 5,001 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. 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 PWK?
- Chicago Executive Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at PWK?
- Yes. 4 charter operators list Chicago Executive Airport as a home base, including N-Jet, Northwest Flyers, Priester Aviation, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Chicago Executive Airport?
- 3 FBOs serve PWK: Ascension FBO Wheeling, Atlantic Aviation Wheeling Chicago Executive and Signature Flight Support Chicago Wheeling. 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 PWK?
- The closest alternate is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 8 nm away, followed by Dupage Airport (DPA) at 20 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PWK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 15m (364 nm), Washington DC about 1h 36m (513 nm), New York about 1h 51m (626 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.