Chicago Executive Airport

KPWK / PWK

Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 08:52 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:52Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
0kt
8 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.21
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPWK 160852Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 17/16 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP228 T01670156 53007

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.21 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.57 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (647 ft)
Pressure Alt
357 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 752 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.3°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PWK
06
24
12
30
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 3,660 ft 50 ft ASP 63°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
63° angle
12/30 4,386 ft 75 ft ASP 118°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
118° angle
16/34 5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 159°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
159° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Chicago Executive Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPWK
IATA Code: PWK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 647 ft MSL

Location

City: Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Country: US
Latitude: 42.114222°
Longitude: -87.901494°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 3,660 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 4,386 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Chicago Executive Airport

Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK/PWK) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 647 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (06/24, 12/30, 16/34) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.