Waukegan National Airport KUGN
Waukegan National Airport (KUGN, UGN) is a towered airport in Chicago/Waukegan, Illinois, 727 feet above sea level. There are 2 runways; the longest is 05/23, 6,001 feet of asphalt, lighted. Approach and departure service comes from Chicago TRACON. The closest other airport on TowerScope is Kenosha Regional Airport (KENW), 11 nautical miles north.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,001 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 14/32 | 3,750 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
Waukegan Ntl tower
- 120.05 CTAF, Tower
- 121.5 Emergency
- 121.65 Ground
- 132.4 ATIS
- 273.55 Tower
General Mitchell International tower and approach
- 126.5 arrivals on the GOPAC
- 307.0 arrivals on the GOPAC
Chicago TRACON approach control
- 120.55 Approach and departure
From the FAA NASR 28-day data, cycle 2026-10-01. Check the Chart Supplement before use.
Location
42.4222, -87.8679. Field elevation 727 ft. Tower on field.
Nearby airports
- KENW Kenosha Regional Airport 11 NM north
- KC81 Campbell Airport 11 NM southwest
- KPWK Chicago Executive Airport 19 NM south
- KRAC John H Batten Airport 20 NM north
- K3CK Lake in the Hills Airport 24 NM southwest
- KBUU Burlington Municipal Airport 25 NM northwest
- KC02 Grand Geneva Resort Airport 26 NM northwest
- KORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport 27 NM south