Chicago's premier general aviation reliever airport west of the city.
Opened
1944
Location
West Chicago, United States
DuPage Airport (KDPA) is a public general aviation airport located in West Chicago, Illinois, approximately 30 miles west of downtown Chicago. It is owned and operated by the DuPage County Division of Transportation and serves as one of the busiest general aviation airports in the United States.
The airport covers roughly 1,100 acres and features two runways capable of accommodating a wide range of piston aircraft, turboprops, and business jets. It functions primarily as a reliever airport for Chicago O'Hare International Airport, reducing congestion at the major commercial hub.
DuPage Airport is home to numerous flight schools, charter operators, corporate aviation tenants, and fixed-base operators (FBOs), making it a significant hub for business aviation in the greater Chicago metropolitan area.
Terminals
DuPage Airport has no commercial passenger terminal; it serves general aviation traffic through multiple FBO facilities on the airfield.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by car via Illinois Route 59 and nearby Interstate 88, with taxi and rideshare services available; no direct public transit connection serves the airfield.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at DuPage Airport; the airport is served exclusively by general aviation, charter, and corporate flight operators.
Notable facts
- ›DuPage Airport is consistently ranked among the top 20 busiest general aviation airports in the United States by operations.
- ›The airport has two asphalt runways: Runway 10/28 (7,570 ft) and Runway 02/20 (3,400 ft).
- ›It was originally developed as a military training airfield during World War II.
- ›The airport is owned by DuPage County, one of the wealthiest counties in Illinois.
- ›Several flight schools and aviation academies are based at DuPage, supporting pilot training in the Chicago region.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
