KDPA

VFR

DUPAGE

CHICAGO/WEST CHICAGO · ILLINOIS

Elev
758.5'
Longest RWY
7,571'02L/20R
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR18:38Z
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Before you fly into KDPA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,758.5'
MSL · field 758.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 15
H/W +19 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KDPA

Current METAR

Observed 18:38Z

KDPA 271838Z 14019G30KT 10SM FEW008 SCT020 16/14 A2956 RMK AO2 PK WND 12045/1813 RAE31 PRESRR P0004 T01560139
Wind
140° @ 19G30 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.56 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,507 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
29 NM W
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
DPA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARK DOLES
Address
2700 INT'L DRIVE, STE 200, WEST CHICAGO IL 60185-0787

Flight service · Hours

FSS IKK
KANKAKEE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 19 kt
RWY 15
147°M
Head/Tail
+19 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15 · 147° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,759 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02L/20R13° / 193°7,571 ftCONCStandard L
02R/20L13° / 193°6,451 ftCONC02R R
10/2895° / 275°4,750 ftASPHStandard L
15/33Favored147° / 327°3,399 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
02LMALSR
20RPAPI 4-box left(3°)
10VASI 4-box left(3°)RLLS34', bldg, 1743' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 44
28PAPI 4-box left(3°)
15PAPI 4-box right(3.9°)91', tree, 1750' from thr, 205' R of cntrln, slope 17
3355', tree, 893' from thr, 183' R of cntrln, slope 12

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 02L
LS · CAT I
GVK
111.7
RWY 10
LS · CAT I
DPA
109.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 02L
KDPA · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Deer, coyote, birds, and migratory waterfowl are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Aircraft on short final to runway 15 are not visible from the tower due to trees.Show FAA
  • Intersection departure runway 20R at taxiway G has 6,141 feet.Show FAA
  • U.S. customs service available by prior permission required.Show FAA
  • Aircraft rescue and fire fighting index B by prior permission required.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Air traffic control is available.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL self-service is available 24 hours with credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 33There is a 13-foot road 199 feet from the runway end 125 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 10Visual glide slope indicator is unusable beyond 5 degrees right and left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 33The approach ratio is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGEREmail address: dbird@dupageairport.gov (all lower case).Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KDPA

Answer card
ICAO
KDPA
Name
DUPAGE
Location
CHICAGO/WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Elevation
758.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,758.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
4
Longest runway
02L/20R · 7,571 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 19 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 15

DuPage Airport sits in Chicago and West Chicago, Illinois. Field elevation is 758.5 ft MSL. The airport has 4 runways. The longest is 7,571 ft on 02L/20R. DuPage has a control tower that operates 24 hours. Two ILS approaches are published. They serve runway ends 02L and 10. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

DuPage Flight Center is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL self-serve is available 24 hours with credit card. That makes fuel planning simple for late arrivals. The airport also has published notes that matter on a first visit. The visual glide slope indicator is unusable more than 5 degrees left or right of centerline. There are deer, coyotes, birds and migratory waterfowl in the area. Aircraft on short final to runway 15 are not visible from the tower because of trees. Runway 20R at taxiway G has an intersection departure length of 6,141 ft. Check the current Chart Supplement for any customs or ARFF prior permission details before you go. This is a busy controlled field near Chicago. Expect close attention to taxi, runway selection and tower instructions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KDPA?
The longest runway is 02L/20R at 7,571 ft. That gives you the best margin for heavier training, corporate traffic, or a longer takeoff roll in warm weather.
What is the pattern altitude at DuPage Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or ATC gives a different instruction.
Is KDPA towered and what are the tower hours?
Yes. DuPage has a control tower. The tower hours are 24 hours.
What ILS approaches are available at KDPA?
There are 2 ILS approaches published. They serve runway ends 02L and 10.
Which FBO is on the field at DuPage Airport?
DuPage Flight Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
Is 100LL self-serve available at KDPA?
Yes. Published remarks say 100LL self-serve is available 24 hours with credit card.
Are there any runway or approach cautions for first-time pilots at KDPA?
Yes. The visual glide slope indicator is unusable beyond 5 degrees left or right of centerline. Published remarks also note trees that block tower view of aircraft on short final to runway 15.
Can you use runway 20R for an intersection departure at KDPA?
Yes. Published remarks say runway 20R at taxiway G has 6,141 ft available for an intersection departure.

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