KUGN

IFR

WAUKEGAN NTL

CHICAGO/WAUKEGAN · ILLINOIS

Elev
728.1'
Longest RWY
6,001'05/23
Tower
06:00–20:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR23:51Z
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Before you fly into KUGN
Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Towered
06:00–20:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,728.1'
MSL · field 728.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 23
H/W +17 · X/W 11 kt R

METAR & TAF KUGN

Current METAR

Observed 23:51Z

KUGN 112351Z 26020G35KT 1SM +TSRA BR BKN013 OVC047 19/18 A2968 RMK AO2 PK WND 28035/2349 WSHFT 2310 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSE10B31 SLP043 P0119 60131 T01940183 10267 20183 53027
Wind
260° @ 20G35 kt
Visibility
1 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 18°C
Altimeter
29.68 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,680 ft
Ceiling
1,300 ft AGL
Rules
IFR

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
35 NM N
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
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Airport manager

Name
SKIP GOSS
Address
2601 PLANE REST DRIVE, WAUKEGAN IL 60087

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

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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260° · 20 kt
RWY 23
225°M
Head/Tail
+17 kt
Crosswind
11 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 23

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 23 · 225° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,728 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored45° / 225°6,001 ftASPH23 R
14/32141° / 321°3,750 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05VASI 4-box left(3°)12', road, 281' from thr, 502' R of cntrln, slope 6
23VASI 4-box left(3°)MALSR1', road, 245' from thr, 500' R of cntrln, slope 45
14VASI 4-box left(3.5°)29', road, 205' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 1

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KUGN WAUKEGAN NTL in CHICAGO/WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS, showing runways 05/23, 14/32 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 23
LS · CAT I
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110.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 23
KUGN · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
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

  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.

Lighting notes

  • ATCTVT MALSR RWY 23; REIL RWY 05; HIRL RWY 05/23; MIRL RWY 14/32 TWY LGTS - CTAF. WHEN ATCT CLSD TO INCR INTST & ACTVT - CTAF

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFUEL IS PRVDD BY A DOD CONTRACT. 100 LL AVBL 24HR WITH CREDIT CARD FM SELF SERVE PUMP ON TSNT RAMP.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 14APCH RATIO IS 26:1 AT DSPLCD THLD.

Other notes

  • FOR US CUSTOMS 2 HRS MIN ADVN NOTICE RQRD MON-FRI 11:00 - 19:00 LCL & BY 4PM FRI FOR WKEND ARRS. CTC CBP (224)529-1468.
  • MANAGEREMAIL ADDRESS: SGOSS@WAUKEGANPORT.COM

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KUGN

Answer card
ICAO
KUGN
Name
WAUKEGAN NTL
Location
CHICAGO/WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS
Elevation
728.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,728.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2000
Total runways
2
Longest runway
05/23 · 6,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
7
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
IFR
Current wind
260° at 20 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 23

Waukegan NTL Airport sits in Chicago/Waukegan, Illinois. Field elevation is 728.1 ft MSL. The airport has 2 asphalt runways. The longest is runway 05/23 at 6,001 ft. The field is towered from 0600 to 2000. One ILS is published for runway 23. Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the standard pattern at 1,728.1 ft MSL.

Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is also available 24 hours from the self-serve pump on the transient ramp. The tower controls the runway lighting on 23. It also controls the REIL on 05. High intensity lights are on 05 and 23. Medium intensity lights are on 14 and 32. Taxiway lights are controlled by CTAF. When the tower is closed, use CTAF to increase intensity and activate lighting.

First-time arrivals should pay attention to birds in and around the airport. Runway 14 also has a published displaced-threshold obstacle note, so review the current Chart Supplement before planning that end. Customs is available with advance notice only. Call ahead if you need it. For clearance delivery after tower hours, Chicago Approach handles it.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KUGN?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC gives different instructions. That is about 1,728.1 ft MSL at this field elevation.
What is the longest runway at KUGN?
Runway 05/23 is the longest runway. It is 6,001 ft of asphalt.
Does KUGN have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS is published for runway 23. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before flight.
What are the tower hours at KUGN?
The tower is open 0600 to 2000. Outside those hours, use the published CTAF and follow the current Chart Supplement for any tower-closed procedures.
Which FBO is on the field at KUGN?
Signature Aviation is the confirmed on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
Is 100LL available after hours at KUGN?
Yes. The remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours from the self-serve pump on the transient ramp with credit card.
Is there a customs option at KUGN?
Yes, but advance notice is required. The remarks say at least 2 hours Monday through Friday from 11:00 local time to 19:00 local time. For weekend arrivals, call by 4 p.m. Friday.
What should I know about runway 14 at KUGN?
The published remarks note a 26:1 approach ratio at the displaced threshold for runway 14. Review the current Chart Supplement before using that end.

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