Airports / Illinois / UGN
Waukegan National Airport.
Chicago/Waukegan, Illinois · 727 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
67 ratings
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Operators based
727
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#19 / 42
Illinois airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 67 Google ratings , ranked against 42 rated IL fields.
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Waukegan National Airport, listed as KUGN / UGN, is a general aviation field in Chicago/Waukegan, Illinois. The field lies at an elevation of 727 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
UGN has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW, 11 nm), Chicago Executive Airport (PWK, 19 nm), and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 27 nm). UGN offers 2 runways, the longest 6,001-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Chicago, IL destination guide. The airport is also known as Waukegan Regional Airport and Waukegan Memorial Airport. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from UGN, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KUGN. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Signature Flight Support Waukegan
Your FBO? Claim it, freeOn the shores of Lake Michigan, Waukegan hosts year-round special events. Numerous art galleries are scattered throughout downtown. Spot some of the colorful murals done by local and international artists. Catch a show at the historic Genesee Theatre, which holds Broadway shows, musical acts and headliner comedians.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 131.85
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +24 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KUGN
IATA
UGN
FAA / Local
UGN
Elevation
727 ft
Coordinates
42.4222° N · 87.8679° 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 727 ft, UGN sits higher than 78% of the 51 Illinois fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,001 ft
- 05/236,001 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/323,750 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,001 ft
UGN's 6,001 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.
- 11nmENWKenosha Regional AirportKenosha
- 19nmPWKChicago Executive AirportChicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
- 27nmORDChicago O'Hare International AirportChicago
- 32nmMKEGeneral Mitchell International AirportMilwaukee
- 35nmDPADupage AirportChicago/West Chicago
- 39nmMDWChicago Midway International AirportChicago
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKUGN · Waukegan National Airport · Chicago/Waukegan, IL
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from UGN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 382 nm | 1h 17m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 518 nm | 1h 36m |
| New York (TEB) | 626 nm | 1h 51m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 715 nm | 2h 4m |
| Boston (BED) | 733 nm | 2h 6m |
| Denver (DEN) | 774 nm | 2h 12m |
| Houston (HOU) | 846 nm | 2h 22m |
| Austin (AUS) | 872 nm | 2h 26m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use UGN?
- Waukegan National Airport's longest paved runway is 6,001 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 UGN?
- Waukegan National Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Waukegan National Airport?
- One FBO serves UGN: Signature Flight Support Waukegan. 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 UGN?
- The closest alternate is Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW), about 11 nm away, followed by Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) at 19 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from UGN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 17m (382 nm), Washington DC about 1h 36m (518 nm), New York about 1h 51m (626 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.