Dupage Airport

KDPA / DPA

Chicago/West Chicago, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:52Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
17:52Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
8 kt
80°
8 SM
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KDPA 041752Z 08008KT 8SM OVC030 08/02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP206 T00830022 10083 20006 56022

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 759 ft
OVC 3,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,759 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
995 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (759 ft)
Pressure Alt
557 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -101 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KDPA 041723Z 0418/0518 08009KT P6SM SCT020 OVC060 TEMPO 0418/0421 5SM BR BKN020 FM042100 09009KT 6SM BR SCT008 BKN015 OVC050 TEMPO 0422/0502 2SM -SHRADZ BR BKN004 FM050200 04006KT 3SM -SHRADZ BR SCT002 OVC004 PROB30 0509/0512 1SM -RADZ FG VV002 FM051600 04006KT 5SM BR SCT003 OVC005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:05Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
21:00Z FM042100
+3h
MVFR 90° 9 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Mist
22:00Z TEMPO
+4h
LIFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 400 ft
Light Showers RADZ, Mist
02:00Z FM050200
+8h
LIFR 40° 6 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 400 ft
Light Showers RADZ, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DPA
02L
20R
02R
20L
10 ✈️
28
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02L/20R 7,570 ft 100 ft CON 14°
3.3 kt 7.3 kt
66° angle
02R/20L 5,100 ft 100 ft CON 14°
3.3 kt 7.3 kt
66° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
4,751 ft 75 ft ASP 96°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
15/33 3,401 ft 100 ft ASP 148°
3.0 kt 7.4 kt
68° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KDPA

4,946 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.6%
MVFR
22.2%
IFR
8.3%
LIFR
2.9%

Dupage Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 10.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.3%
NE
5.5%
E
5.8%
SE
6.4%
S
18%
SW
11.3%
W
19%
NW
11.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.2°C
Range: -24°C to 32°C
-24°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 8.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.6%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02L/20R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt
Runway 02R/20L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 4,946 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Dupage Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KDPA
IATA Code: DPA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 759 ft MSL

Location

City: Chicago/West Chicago
Country: US
Latitude: 41.907799°
Longitude: -88.248596°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 02L/20R
Length: 7,570 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 02R/20L
Length: 5,100 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 4,751 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 3,401 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Dupage Airport

Overview

DuPage Airport serves the Chicago/West Chicago metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport located west of Chicago. Situated at an elevation of 759 feet MSL, the airport provides crucial general aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting diverse aircraft operations across its four runways.

Flying Conditions

Historical weather data indicates predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 65.1% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Pilots can expect moderate wind conditions, with a prevailing westerly wind at an average of 9.1 knots and occasional gusts up to 30 knots. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months, offering optimal flying weather.

Notable Features

The airport features four runways with varying lengths and surface types, providing flexibility for different aircraft types and operational needs. The two concrete runways (02L/20R and 02R/20L) offer longer surfaces suitable for larger aircraft, while the two asphalt runways (10/28 and 15/33) provide additional operational capacity. Temperature variations range significantly from -24°C to 32°C, indicating potential seasonal operational considerations.

Approach Considerations

All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with relatively consistent crosswind averages between 5.4 and 6 knots. The longer concrete runways (02L/20R at 7570ft and 02R/20L at 5100ft) provide the most substantial landing options. Visibility averages 8.8 statute miles, with only 4.2% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles and minimal fog occurrence at 1.9%.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.