Dupage Airport (KDPA), Illinois
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
DuPage Airport (KDPA) is a towered, public-use field in West Chicago, Illinois, roughly 20 nautical miles from the Chicago metro area. It handles a high volume of business aviation traffic, supported by four paved runways including a 7,571-foot main runway, onsite CBP inspection services, and both 100LL and Jet A fuel available around the clock. Several general aviation airports lie within a short distance, including Schaumburg Regional and Chicago O'Hare International.
Runways
Dupage Airport has four paved runways. The longest, 02L/20R, is 7,571 ft long and 150 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
Dupage Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Dupage Airport has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Dupage Airport recorded 15,784 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May, July, August, September, October, November and December.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 1,415 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Dupage Airport averages 5.6 days above 90°F in July and 28.7 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84.0°F, and January the coldest, at 30.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Dupage Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
ARFF Index B is available with prior permission required.
US customs service is available with prior permission required.
A road obstruction 13 feet high is located 199 feet from the runway end, 125 feet to the right.
The approach ratio is 20:1 to the displaced threshold.
Aircraft on short final to Runway 15 are not visible from the air traffic control tower due to trees.
An intersection departure from Runway 20R at taxiway G provides 6,141 feet of runway.
Deer, coyote, birds, and migratory waterfowl are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
100LL self-service fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.
The visual glide slope indicator is unusable beyond 5 degrees right and left of centerline.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Dupage Airport has five airfields within 16 NM. The closest is Schaumburg Regional, 8.21 NM northeast.
Part of the Chicago area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KDPA
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KDPA?
DuPage Airport, identified as KDPA, operates four paved runways. The longest is 02L/20R at 7,571 feet, with a width of 150 feet and a concrete surface, matching the airport's published max paved length. Runway 02R/20L offers 6,451 feet of concrete at 100 feet wide. Two shorter asphalt runways round out the field: 10/28 at 4,750 feet and 15/33 at 3,399 feet. This mix supports a range of business aviation aircraft, from light piston traffic to larger jets.
Is customs available at DuPage Airport?
Yes, CBP inspection services are available onsite at DuPage Airport (KDPA), along with a USDA compliance agreement. Access to US customs service is noted as PPR, meaning prior permission is required before arrival. This setup allows international general aviation flights to clear customs directly at the field rather than diverting to another airport. Dispatchers should coordinate customs arrangements ahead of time given the PPR requirement. The airport's towered status and full-time attendance schedule support this international traffic capability.
What is the intersection departure length for Runway 20R at KDPA?
At DuPage Airport, an intersection departure from Runway 20R at taxiway G provides 6,141 feet of usable runway. This is shorter than the full 7,571-foot length of Runway 02L/20R, which is the same physical runway. Dispatchers planning departures from this intersection should account for the reduced distance when calculating takeoff performance. The remaining length still exceeds several of KDPA's other runways, offering a workable option depending on aircraft weight and conditions.
How busy is DuPage Airport in terms of business aviation traffic?
DuPage Airport, or KDPA, recorded 15,784 business aviation operations against a total of 24,033 annual operations in 2025, according to FAA TFMSC data. This places the field in Skystar's Tier 1 category, reflecting a high volume of business aviation activity relative to total traffic. Monthly bizav operations stay fairly consistent throughout the year, ranging from around 1,045 in February to about 1,415 in October. This steady pattern indicates the airport serves business aviation demand without sharp seasonal spikes. KDPA sits roughly 20 nautical miles from the Chicago metro area.
What wildlife hazards are reported at KDPA?
DuPage Airport reports deer, coyote, birds, and migratory waterfowl both on the airport and in the vicinity, according to airport remarks. Flight crews and dispatchers should factor this into arrival and departure planning, particularly during dawn and dusk periods when wildlife activity tends to increase. The presence of migratory waterfowl also suggests seasonal variation in bird activity near the field. This remark applies to operations at KDPA generally rather than to a specific runway or time of day.