Medium airport · Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States
Chicago Executive Airport
The airport logs over 77,000 take-offs and landings each year and is the fourth busiest airport in Illinois. Its IATA code is PWK. It has 2 runways, longest 5,001 ft (ASP). Elevation 647 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | PWK |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 5,001 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 647 ft |
| Coordinates | 42.1142° N, 87.9015° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Chicago Executive Airport is known for
The airport logs over 77,000 take-offs and landings each year and is the fourth busiest airport in Illinois.
Official website: http://chiexec.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Chicago Executive Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Willis Tower · United States · 21.2 miles away
- Cloud Gate · United States · 21.4 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Chicago Executive Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- James "Pate" Philip State Park · United States · 20.5 miles away
- Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park · United States · 21.4 miles away
- Volo Bog State Natural Area · United States · 21.9 miles away
- Moraine Hills State Park · United States · 22.4 miles away
- North Point Marina · United States · 26.4 miles away
- Chain O'Lakes State Park · United States · 27.6 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Chicago Executive Airport?
The airport logs over 77,000 take-offs and landings each year and is the fourth busiest airport in Illinois.
What is the airport code for Chicago Executive Airport?
Chicago Executive Airport — its IATA code is PWK.
Where is Chicago Executive Airport located?
Chicago Executive Airport serves Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States. Its coordinates are 42.1142° N, 87.9015° W.
How high is Chicago Executive Airport?
Chicago Executive Airport sits at 647 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#20896
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Executive_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.