Charter a Private Jet to Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) in Wheeling, IL, serves as a prominent general aviation hub just 18 miles north-west of downtown Chicago. It supports private, charter, and business aviation with high-quality FBO facilities and an upscale passenger lounge, offering efficient access to the city and the wider metro region. Formerly Palwaukee Municipal Airport, it is the third-busiest airport in Illinois.
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| IATA Code | PWK |
| ICAO Code | KPWK |
| Elevation | |
| Number of runway(s) | 3 |
| Runway surface(s) | Asphalt |
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Most Common Aircraft Operating from Chicago Executive Airport
| Aircraft picture | Aircraft model name | Seats | Speed (km/h) | Speed (knots) | Range (km) | Range (NM) |
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Gulfstream G650 | 11-18 | 956 km/h | 516 kts | 12964 km | 7000 NM |
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Cessna Citation XLS | 8 | 798 km/h | 431 kts | 3889 km | 2100 NM |
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Beechcraft Beechjet 400A | 7 | 832 km/h | 449 kts | 2185 km | 1180 NM |
FBOs and Ground Services at Chicago Executive Airport
Signature Flight Support
Signature operates the executive terminal at KPWK and provides 24/7 ramp handling, Jet A and Avgas fueling, aircraft parking, hangarage, customs & immigration on-site, snooze rooms, crew lounge, conference rooms, de‑icing, catering coordination, valet parking, crew cars, vehicle ramp access, and passenger lounge access—all designed for seamless private and corporate jet operations.
Atlantic Aviation
Located on the opposite side of the field, Atlantic Aviation offers full-service ground handling with fueling, crew cars, ramp vehicle access, customs facilitation, hangars, and premium passenger and crew amenities—a convenient alternative for travelers bound for downtown Chicago.
Ascension Global Aviation
Ascension FBO Network is a newer 24/7 operator at KPWK, delivering premier amenities like hangar space, aircraft parking, GPU support, passenger terminal and lounge, rental cars, courtesy transportation, and fueling—positioning it as a full-featured ground handling provider.
Clairmont and ExecuJet
Additional FBO options include Clairmont Aviation—which focuses on charter and management services with a pilot lounge and 24/7 support—and ExecuJet, offering fuel services, ground handling, catering, meeting rooms, and executive lounge amenities.
VIP Lounges available at Chicago Executive
Executive Lounge in FBO Terminal
Available across FBO operators, a shared executive lounge features comfortable seating, refreshments, Wi‑Fi, conference facilities, and access to de‑icing, customs, and immigration services. VIP treatment includes private vehicle-to-wing transfers as part of charter or response arrangements.
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