Waukegan National Airport
Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)
About 13h 10m 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 Waukegan National Airport
Waukegan National Airport is a public airport in Waukegan, in Lake County, Illinois. The airport is 40 miles (64 km) north of Chicago. It was originally Waukegan Memorial Airport. It has been operated by the Waukegan Port District since 1956. In January 2014 under a FAA reclassification of many small airports, the airport was renamed Waukegan National Airport
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
KUGNNOTAMs
KUGNReference 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
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 / 23 | 6,001 ft / 1,829 m | 150 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 14 / 32▸ displaced | 3,750 ft / 1,143 m | 75 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (7)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | CHICAGO APP/DEP | 120.550 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 132.400 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 120.050 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.650 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 122.550 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 120.050 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 MHz |
Services & operations
From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (3)
Departure procedures (SIDs) (4)
Arrivals (STARs) (1)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Showing 11 of 11 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO, WAUKEGAN REGIONAL CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 3200 ft MSL |
| CHICAGO, WAUKEGAN REGIONAL CLASS E2 | Class E | Controlled | GND | 17999 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 666 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 663 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 692 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 692 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 702 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 574 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 574 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 607 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Waukegan National Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Waukegan National Airport?
The ICAO code for Waukegan National Airport is KUGN, and its IATA code is UGN.
Where is Waukegan National Airport located?
Waukegan National Airport is small airport located in Chicago/Waukegan, United States, at an elevation of 727 ft (222 m).
How many runways does Waukegan National Airport have?
Waukegan National Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 6,001 ft / 1,829 m.
What time zone is Waukegan National Airport in?
Waukegan National Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Waukegan National Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Waukegan National Airport is approximately 4.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Waukegan National Airport?
The nearest airport to Waukegan National Airport is Herbert C. Maas Airport (IL02), about 3.5 nm to the nnw, followed by Donald Alfred Gade Airport and Dutch Gap Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Waukegan National Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.