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KPWK — Chicago Executive Airport

United StatesChicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States is an inbound empty-leg hub with 319 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $20,000.

319 live empty legs involving KPWK

Code
KPWK
Traffic
7.6/10
Runways
3
Longest
5,000 ft
Live legs
319

Empty-leg demand

Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 237 of 319 live legs (74%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.

Aircraft mix at KPWK is led by Beechcraft Hawker 900XP (Midsize Jet) (85 legs), with Embraer Praetor 500, Bombardier Global 6000 also active.

The busiest live corridors at KPWK are to KVNY (16), from KBXK (6), and from KE25 (6).

Priced empty legs at KPWK center on a median ask of $20,000, with an observed range of $4,900–$82,900 (319 priced listings).

Key takeaways

  • KPWK: 319 live empty legs (82 out / 237 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KPWK: $20,000 (n=319).
  • Busiest corridor: to KVNY (16 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Beechcraft Hawker 900XP (85 legs, ~27%).

Inbound repositioning into KPWK creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 319 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toKVNYVan Nuys Airport16$40,300
Inbound fromKBXKBuckeye Municipal Airport6$30,500
Inbound fromKE25Wickenburg Municipal Airport6$30,300
Inbound fromKE63Gila Bend Municipal Airport6$30,750
Inbound fromKSGUSt George Regional Airport6$29,550
Inbound fromKTEBTeterboro Airport5$9,800

Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Beechcraft Hawker 900XPMidsize Jet85
Embraer Praetor 500Super Midsize Jet60
Bombardier Global 6000Ultra Long Range50
Bombardier Challenger 604Heavy Jet17
Dassault Falcon 900BLarge Jet11

Airport facts

IATA
PWK
ICAO
KPWK
City
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Country
United States
Type
medium airport
Elevation
647 ft
Timezone
America/Chicago
Region
North America
Runways
3
Longest runway
5,000 ft
Traffic score
7.6 / 10
Official site
chiexec.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
16/345,000 ft150 ftASPYes
12/304,386 ft75 ftASPYes
06/243,660 ft50 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is KPWK for empty legs?

Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) has 319 live empty-leg listings — 82 departing and 237 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KPWK?

The median ask at KPWK is $20,000 across 319 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KPWK?

The strongest live corridor at KPWK is to KVNY (Van Nuys Airport), with 16 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KPWK most often?

The Beechcraft Hawker 900XP, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KPWK, with 85 live listings (~27% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Chicago Executive Airport?

The primary code for Chicago Executive Airport is KPWK.

Where is KPWK airport located?

Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) is in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States.

What is the ICAO code for PWK?

The ICAO code for Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) is KPWK.

What is the longest runway at KPWK?

The longest runway at Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) is 5,000 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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