Waukegan National Airport (KUGN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Waukegan National Airport in Chicago/Waukegan, IL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Waukegan National Airport (KUGN) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Chicago/Waukegan, IL at 727 ft. KUGN reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 14, 23, 32), longest 6,001 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 KUGN 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 northwest (320°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 16°C (61°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KUGN 130851Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP137 T01610128 55004
What changed at KUGN?
Since the 0751Z (2:51 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0751Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KUGN
KUGN is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,000 ft (field elevation 727 ft). KUGN does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KENW, about 11 nm away.
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Runway wind check
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 KUGN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32FAV | 3,750 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 05 | 6,001 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 23 | 6,001 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 14 | 3,750 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KUGN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Waukegan National Airport in Chicago/Waukegan, 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 KUGN is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KUGN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KUGN reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,500 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 46%
- 05
- 24%
- 14
- 19%
- 32
- 11%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KUGN
- IATA
- UGN
- FAA LID
- UGN
- City
- Chicago/Waukegan
- State
- Illinois
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 727 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.4222, -87.8679
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KENW
- ATIS
- 132.4 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.05 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 14h 21m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KUGN
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KUGN reported VFR conditions during about 75.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 229 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.8 kt, calm 12.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57.2 | 25.8 | 10.1 | 6.9 |
| Feb | 65.7 | 20.8 | 8.0 | 5.6 |
| Mar | 69.6 | 18.3 | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| Apr | 77.2 | 13.2 | 4.4 | 5.2 |
| May | 79.6 | 11.0 | 3.7 | 5.7 |
| Jun | 83.3 | 8.5 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Jul | 87.4 | 8.6 | 3.1 | 0.9 |
| Aug | 83.1 | 11.3 | 3.8 | 1.8 |
| Sep | 80.2 | 12.9 | 4.8 | 2.1 |
| Oct | 77.9 | 14.6 | 5.1 | 2.4 |
| Nov | 71.8 | 20.1 | 5.4 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 55.3 | 28.0 | 10.0 | 6.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.6 kt |
| Feb | 7.7 kt |
| Mar | 7.7 kt |
| Apr | 8.1 kt |
| May | 6.8 kt |
| Jun | 5.9 kt |
| Jul | 5.2 kt |
| Aug | 5.0 kt |
| Sep | 5.5 kt |
| Oct | 6.8 kt |
| Nov | 7.6 kt |
| Dec | 7.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KUGN airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Waukegan National Airport in Chicago/Waukegan, IL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KUGN weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KUGN?+
KUGN has 4 runways: 05, 14, 23, 32; the longest is 6,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KUGN report its own weather?+
Yes. Waukegan National Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KUGN have a TAF?+
No. KUGN does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KENW, about 11 nm away.
Does KUGN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KUGN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KUGN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KUGN airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Waukegan National Airport (KUGN) 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 Waukegan National Airport (KUGN)
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