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Weather Briefing
VFRChicago Executive Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,000 feet and 8 SM visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 5 knots. Runway 12/30 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 8 SM. The ceiling is 9000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,660 ft | 50 ft | ASP | 63° |
↑ 1.1 kt
•
↔ 4.9 kt
77° angle
|
| 12/30 | 4,386 ft | 75 ft | ASP | 118° |
↑ 4.6 kt
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↔ 1.9 kt
22° angle
|
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✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
|
5,000 ft | 150 ft | ASP | 159° |
↑ 4.7 kt
•
↔ 1.7 kt
20° angle
|
Weather Statistics - KPWK
8,322 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Chicago Executive Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 8.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, May, September.
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Statistics computed from 8,322 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
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About Chicago Executive Airport
Overview
Chicago Executive Airport serves the northwest suburban Chicago metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport located in Prospect Heights and Wheeling, Illinois. Positioned at 647 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical general aviation and business aircraft services for the greater Chicago region. Its three asphalt runways offer flexible operational capabilities for diverse aircraft types.
Flying Conditions
Weather observations indicate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 68.7% of METAR reports showing VFR conditions. The airport experiences moderate wind environments, with prevailing westerly winds averaging 8.3 knots and maximum gusts up to 25 knots. Temperature ranges are significant, spanning from -24°C to 32°C, which pilots should consider for performance calculations and aircraft preparation.
Notable Features
The airport features three runways: 06/24 at 3,660 feet, 12/30 at 4,386 feet, and 16/34 at 5,000 feet, all constructed of asphalt surface. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments with consistently low average crosswind conditions around 5-5.6 knots. September through November represent the most reliable VFR months for operations.
Approach Considerations
Pilots can expect generally stable approach conditions with good visibility averaging 9.2 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (0.4% of observations). The consistent westerly wind pattern suggests Runway 06/24 might provide the most predictable wind alignment. Low-probability IFR and LIFR conditions (combined 9.8%) indicate the importance of thorough pre-flight weather briefings.
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