Glenview Naval Air Station
Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)
About 13h 4m 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 Glenview Naval Air Station
Naval Air Station Glenview or NAS Glenview was an operational U.S. Naval Air Station from 1937 to 1995. Located in Glenview, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, the air base primarily operated training aircraft as well as seaplanes on nearby Lake Michigan during World War II. Reconfigured as a Naval Air Reserve base following World War II, NAS Glenview supported Naval Air Reserve, Marine Air Reserve/4th Marine Aircraft Wing, and U.S. Army Reserve 244th Aviation Group as well as an active duty Coast Guard Air Station.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO CLASS B AREA B | Class B | Controlled | 1900 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| CHICAGO CLASS B AREA C | Class B | Controlled | 3000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| CHICAGO CLASS B AREA D | Class B | Controlled | 3600 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| WHEELING CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 3000 ft MSL |
| WHEELING 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WGN-AM (Chicago) | 751 ft | 696 ft | — |
| Park Place Tower | 531 ft | 623 ft | — |
| ISP Radio Tower | 344 ft | 630 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 295 ft | 604 ft | — |
| CPD Radio Tower | 269 ft | 643 ft | — |
| IDOT Radio Tower | 269 ft | 604 ft | — |
| CFD Radio Tower | 266 ft | 584 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 630 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Glenview Naval Air Station located?
Glenview Naval Air Station is closed located in Glenview, United States, at an elevation of 653 ft (199 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Glenview Naval Air Station data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.