Waukegan National Airport
UGN · KUGN · Chicago/Waukegan, IL · 727 ft elevation · var 3W · Towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KUGN / UGN
- Coordinates
- 42.4222, -87.8679
- Elevation
- 727 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- NOTAM facility
- UGN
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1947/04
- Distance from city
- 35 N
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:40 AM | 09:40Z |
| Sunrise | 05:14 AM | 10:14Z |
| Sunset | 08:32 PM | 01:32Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:07 PM | 02:07Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ATCTVT MALSR RWY 23; REIL RWY 05; HIRL RWY 05/23; MIRL RWY 14/32 TWY LGTS - CTAF. WHEN ATCT CLSD TO INCR INTST & ACTVT - CTAF on 120.05 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 05: VASI · 23: VASI + MALSR · 14: VASI.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05 · 051°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 120.05
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
6,001 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 051° mag · 48° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- VASI (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 12 ft, 281 ft from threshold, 502 ft L of centerline — 6:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- 231° mag · 228° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- VASI (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 110.7 (UGN) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 1 ft, 245 ft from threshold, 500 ft R of centerline — 45:1 slope to clear
Runway 14/32
3,750 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 147° mag · 144° true
- Markings
- basic
- VGSI
- VASI (3.5°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 29 ft, 205 ft from threshold, 125 ft L of centerline — 1:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Displaced threshold
- 489 ft
- Heading
- 327° mag · 324° true
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,001 ft | |
| 14/32 | 3,750 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 120.55 | CHICAGO APP/DEP |
| ATIS | 132.4 | |
| CTAF | 120.05 | |
| GND | 121.65 | |
| RDO | 122.55 | |
| TWR | 120.05 | |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENW · Kenosha | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r167° / 11 NM |
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r019° / 12.6 NM |
| HRK · Horlick | VOR-DME | 117.70 | r189° / 20.5 NM |
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r131° / 25 NM |
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r032° / 38.5 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
Approaches3
Departures
Arrivals
Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- HIGH/LOW
- Bulk oxygen
- HIGH/LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air freight, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
- ATCTVT MALSR RWY 23; REIL RWY 05; HIRL RWY 05/23; MIRL RWY 14/32 TWY LGTS - CTAF. WHEN ATCT CLSD TO INCR INTST & ACTVT - CTAF
- FOR US CUSTOMS 2 HRS MIN ADVN NOTICE RQRD MON-FRI 11:00 - 19:00 LCL & BY 4PM FRI FOR WKEND ARRS. CTC CBP (224)529-1468.
- EMAIL ADDRESS: SGOSS@WAUKEGANPORT.COM
- FUEL IS PRVDD BY A DOD CONTRACT. 100 LL AVBL 24HR WITH CREDIT CARD FM SELF SERVE PUMP ON TSNT RAMP.
- APCH RATIO IS 26:1 AT DSPLCD THLD.
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About KUGN
Waukegan National Airport (UGN · KUGN) is an airport in Chicago/Waukegan, IL, at 727 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,001 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KUGN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KUGN have a control tower?
Yes. Waukegan National Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KUGN?
Waukegan National Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,001 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KUGN?
Waukegan National Airport is in Chicago/Waukegan, IL, at an elevation of 727 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.4222, -87.8679.
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