Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Chicago Executive Airport in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, IL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) is a regional airport serving Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, IL at 647 ft. KPWK reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (06, 12, 16, 24) — longest 5,001 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KPWK in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the north-northeast (020°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 8,000 ft, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 30.04 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPWK 291952Z 02007KT 10SM SCT080 26/13 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP170 T02610128
What changed at KPWK?
Since the 1852Z (1:52 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 050° to 020°.
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Current pilot readout for KPWK
KPWK is currently VFR with winds from 020° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,000 ft (field elevation 647 ft). KPWK does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KORD, about 8 nm away.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KPWK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06FAV | 3,677 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 34 | 5,001 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 30 | 4,415 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 12 | 4,415 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 16 | 5,001 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 24 | 3,677 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 5 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 12→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KPWK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Chicago Executive Airport in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, IL: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KPWK is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KPWK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MWC UA /OV KMWC320013/TM 1905/FL050/TP PA28/TB MOD CHOP SFC-050/RM DURC
MWC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KMWC320013Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1905Reported at 19:05 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP PA28Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOP SFC-050Turbulence: moderate chop sfc-050.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
BIV UA /OV BIV/TM 1902/FL070/TP SR22/SK BKN070-TOP080/RM RAGGED BASES
BIV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BIVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1902Reported at 19:02 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN070-TOP080Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM RAGGED BASESRemarks.Show raw report
SBN UA /OV RWN/TM 1609/FL035/TP P32R/TB TB LGT
SBN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RWNLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1609Reported at 16:09 UTC.FL035Altitude: 3,500 ft MSL.TP P32RAircraft type reporting.TB TB LGTTurbulence: tb light.Show raw report
UGN UA /OV C81 /TM 1513 /FL045 /TP P28A /TB LGT-OCNL MOD 035 BLO /RM SMTH ABV
UGN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV C81Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1513Reported at 15:13 UTC.FL045Altitude: 4,500 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.TB LGT-OCNL MOD 035 BLOTurbulence: light -occasional moderate 035 blo.RM SMTH ABVRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPWK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPWK reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 9,500 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 06
- 37%
- 24
- 30%
- 34
- 11%
- 30
- 9%
- 16
- 8%
- 12
- 5%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KPWK
- IATA
- PWK
- FAA LID
- PWK
- City
- Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
- State
- Illinois
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 647 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.1142, -87.9015
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KORD
- ATIS
- 124.2 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 5h 20m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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- Chicagoland Circle Cutters - Ned Brown Model Flying Field — Elk Grove Village, IL · 8 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPWK reported VFR conditions during about 77.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 249 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.8 kt, calm 15.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57.5 | 25.6 | 12.2 | 4.8 |
| Feb | 67.0 | 19.8 | 9.3 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 72.0 | 17.5 | 7.1 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 79.0 | 12.3 | 5.7 | 3.0 |
| May | 82.3 | 10.1 | 4.7 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 86.4 | 7.7 | 3.8 | 2.1 |
| Jul | 90.5 | 6.7 | 2.4 | 0.4 |
| Aug | 89.1 | 8.0 | 2.2 | 0.6 |
| Sep | 85.5 | 10.4 | 3.3 | 0.8 |
| Oct | 81.0 | 13.1 | 5.0 | 1.0 |
| Nov | 74.5 | 18.7 | 5.3 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 57.2 | 26.8 | 11.6 | 4.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.8 kt |
| Feb | 7.8 kt |
| Mar | 7.6 kt |
| Apr | 7.9 kt |
| May | 6.7 kt |
| Jun | 6.1 kt |
| Jul | 5.4 kt |
| Aug | 5.0 kt |
| Sep | 5.4 kt |
| Oct | 6.6 kt |
| Nov | 7.4 kt |
| Dec | 7.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KPWK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Chicago Executive Airport in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, IL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KPWK weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KPWK?+
KPWK has 6 runways — 06, 12, 16, 24, 30, 34; the longest is 5,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPWK report its own weather?+
Yes — Chicago Executive Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPWK have a TAF?+
No — KPWK does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KORD, about 8 nm away.
Does KPWK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KPWK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPWK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KPWK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Chicago Executive Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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