Dupage Airport (KDPA)
Medium airport · Chicago/West Chicago, Illinois, United States
Airport data
| Name | Dupage Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KDPA |
| IATA | DPA |
| Elevation | 759 ft (231 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°54'28" W 88°14'55" 41.90780, -88.24860 |
| Location | Chicago/West Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02L/20R | 7,571 ft (2308 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 02R/20L | 6,451 ft (1966 m) | 100 ft | CON | Yes |
| 10/28 | 4,750 ft (1448 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 3,399 ft (1036 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dupage Airport at a glance
Dupage Airport is a medium airport in Chicago/West Chicago, Illinois, United States, known to airline systems as DPA. The field elevation of 759 ft (231 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KDPA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 02L/20R — offers 7,571 ft (2308 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02L points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KDPA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Dupage Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | KORD | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Chicago Executive Airport | KPWK | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Chicago Midway International Airport | KMDW | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Gary/Chicago International Airport | KGYY | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Chicago Rockford International Airport | KRFD | 77 km (42 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dupage Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 759 ft field elevation of Dupage Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Dupage Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dupage Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dupage Airport is KDPA, and its IATA code is DPA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dupage Airport above sea level?
Dupage Airport sits at an elevation of 759 feet (231 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dupage Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.9078, -88.2486 — in Chicago/West Chicago, Illinois, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chicago O'Hare International Airport, about 30 km away.
Does KDPA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KDPA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Dupage Airport?
Dupage Airport has 4 runways. The longest, 02L/20R, measures 7,571 ft (2308 m) with a CON surface.