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Medium airport

Dupage Airport

IATA DPAICAO KDPALocal DPA🇺🇸 Chicago/West Chicago
Coordinates
41.9078°N, 88.2486°W
Elevation
759 ft (231 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.7° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:48
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
19:33
Civil dusk
20:02

About 13h 17m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Dupage Airport

Dupage Airport

DuPage Airport is a general aviation airport located 29 miles (47 km) west of downtown Chicago in West Chicago, DuPage County, Illinois, United States. It is owned and operated by the DuPage Airport Authority, which is an independent government body established by law by the state of Illinois. It also serves as a relief airport for O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport, both in nearby Chicago.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (4)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
02L / 20R7,571 ft / 2,308 m150 ftConLightedOpen
02R / 20L6,451 ft / 1,966 m100 ftConLightedOpen
10 / 284,750 ft / 1,448 m75 ftAspLightedOpen
15 / 33▸ displaced3,399 ft / 1,036 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (8)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DCHICAGO APP/DEP133.500 MHz
ASOSASOS124.800 MHz
ATISATIS124.800 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL119.750 MHz
GNDGND121.800 MHz
RDOKANKAKEE RDO122.300 MHz
TWRTWR120.900 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Services & operations

Ground handler / FBO
Flight Center
Services
Hangar & LeasingTenant BadgingRules & RegulationsConstruction Alerts & Closures

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Showing 11 of 17 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CHICAGO CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled3600 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
CHICAGO CLASS B AREA FClass BControlled4000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
CHICAGO, DUPAGE AIRPORT CLASS DClass DControlledGND3300 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WGN-AM (Chicago)751 ft696 ft
WMAQ-AM (Chicago)748 ft738 ft
Obstacle381 ft741 ft
Obstacle344 ft791 ft
Obstacle299 ft768 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Dupage Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Dupage Airport?

The ICAO code for Dupage Airport is KDPA, and its IATA code is DPA.

Where is Dupage Airport located?

Dupage Airport is medium airport located in Chicago/West Chicago, United States, at an elevation of 759 ft (231 m).

How many runways does Dupage Airport have?

Dupage Airport has 4 runways, the longest being 7,571 ft / 2,308 m.

What time zone is Dupage Airport in?

Dupage Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Dupage Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Dupage Airport is approximately 3.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Dupage Airport?

The nearest airport to Dupage Airport is Schaumburg Regional Airport (K06C), about 8.2 nm to the ne, followed by Naper Aero Club Airport and Olson Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Dupage Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.