Small airport · Chicago/Waukegan, United States
Waukegan National Airport
Waukegan National Airport is a small airport serving Chicago/Waukegan, United States. Its IATA code is UGN. Its ICAO code is KUGN. It has 2 runways, longest 6,001 ft (ASP). Elevation 727 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Chicago/Waukegan, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | UGN |
| ICAO code | KUGN |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 6,001 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 727 ft |
| Coordinates | 42.4222° N, 87.8679° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Official website: http://waukeganport.com/wkgn_airport/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Waukegan National Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Cloud Gate · United States · 39.3 miles away
- Willis Tower · United States · 39.4 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Waukegan National Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park · United States · 2.9 miles away
- North Point Marina · United States · 5.6 miles away
- Chain O'Lakes State Park · United States · 15.8 miles away
- Volo Bog State Natural Area · United States · 17.0 miles away
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area · United States · 20.3 miles away
- Moraine Hills State Park · United States · 20.9 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
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29.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Waukegan National Airport?
Waukegan National Airport — its IATA code is UGN and its ICAO code is KUGN.
Where is Waukegan National Airport located?
Waukegan National Airport serves Chicago/Waukegan, United States. Its coordinates are 42.4222° N, 87.8679° W.
How high is Waukegan National Airport?
Waukegan National Airport sits at 727 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#21289
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waukegan_National_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.