Lewis University Airport (KLOT), Illinois
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Overview
Lewis University Airport, identified by the code KLOT, is a towered public-use airport in Romeoville, Illinois, positioned about 21 nautical miles from downtown Chicago. The field supports substantial business aviation activity alongside general aviation traffic, with two paved runways and onsite Jet A and 100LL fuel. Customs clearance is not available onsite, with Chicago Midway International serving as the nearest port of entry.
Runways
Lewis University Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 02/20, is 6,500 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Lewis University Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 10pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Lewis University Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Chicago Midway International (KMDW), 19 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Lewis University Airport recorded 3,396 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August, September and October. Business aviation traffic at KLOT is concentrated in the spring through fall months, with the lowest activity occurring in January and December according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 341 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Lewis University Airport averages 6.0 days above 90°F in July, 28.2 freeze days in January and 3.4 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84.7°F, and January the coldest, at 31.7°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lewis University Airport has published operating constraints in five categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
The north parking ramp is closed to all multi-engine aircraft.
Chicago Approach provides clearance delivery.
For clearance delivery, contact Chicago Approach.
Taxiways N1 and N2 are closed to fixed-wing aircraft weighing more than 6,000 pounds.
MIRL for runways 02/20 and 09/27 is preset to low intensity; activate higher intensity via CTAF. REIL for runways 02/20 and 09/27, and PAPI for runways 02/20 and 09/27, are activated via CTAF.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Braking action conditions are not reported between 2100 and 0600.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lewis University Airport has five airfields within 20 NM. The closest is Bolingbrook's Clow International, 5.48 NM north.
Part of the Chicago area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is KLOT and where is it located?
KLOT is Lewis University Airport, a public-use, towered field in Romeoville, Illinois, serving the Chicago metro area roughly 21 nautical miles from downtown. The airport sits at 679 feet elevation and offers two paved runways, including a 6,500-foot concrete strip. It handled 4,654 total annual operations in 2025, with business aviation accounting for 3,396 of those movements according to FAA TFMSC data. Fuel available on the field includes both 100LL and Jet A. The tower operates within the airport's published attendance schedule.
What runways are available at Lewis University Airport?
Lewis University Airport, identifier KLOT, has two paved runways for arriving and departing traffic. Runway 02/20 is the longer of the two at 6,500 feet by 100 feet, surfaced in concrete. Runway 09/27 measures 5,500 feet by 75 feet and is asphalt. Both runways support fixed-wing operations, though taxiways N1 and N2 are closed to fixed-wing aircraft exceeding 6,000 pounds. This weight restriction is worth noting for operators planning taxi routes on the north side of the field.
Is customs available at KLOT for international arrivals?
Lewis University Airport does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs facility is Chicago Midway International Airport, located approximately 18.73 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international destinations at KLOT need to plan a customs clearance stop at Midway or another designated port of entry before or after landing at Lewis University. This distance should be factored into fuel and routing planning for any cross-border flight.
When is airfield lighting active at Lewis University Airport?
Runway lighting at KLOT, including MIRL on both runways 02/20 and 09/27, is preset to low intensity by default. Pilots can increase intensity by activating the system through CTAF. REIL on both runway pairs and PAPI on both runway pairs are also pilot-activated via CTAF rather than continuously operating. This pilot-controlled lighting arrangement applies across all runway ends at Lewis University Airport. Braking action conditions are not reported between 2100 and 0600 local, so crews operating during those hours should plan accordingly.
Does business aviation traffic at KLOT vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Lewis University Airport, KLOT, shows a seasonal pattern with activity concentrated in the warmer months. Monthly operations climb from a low of 209 in January to peaks above 320 in May, August, September, and October, based on FAA TFMSC traffic data for 2025. December and January see the lowest monthly counts. Operators scheduling flights into KLOT during spring through fall should expect a busier operational environment than in the depths of winter.