Greater Kankakee Airport (KIKK)
Medium airport · Kankakee, Illinois, United States
Airport data
| Name | Greater Kankakee Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KIKK |
| IATA | IKK |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°4'17" W 87°50'47" 41.07140, -87.84630 |
| Location | Kankakee, Illinois, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,981 ft (1823 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 4,398 ft (1341 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Greater Kankakee Airport at a glance
Greater Kankakee Airport is a medium airport in Kankakee, Illinois, United States, known to airline systems as IKK. The field elevation of 630 ft (192 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KIKK are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 5,981 ft (1823 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KIKK 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 Greater Kankakee Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gary/Chicago International Airport | KGYY | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Chicago Midway International Airport | KMDW | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Porter County Municipal Airport | KVPZ | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Dupage Airport | KDPA | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | KORD | 101 km (55 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Greater Kankakee Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 630 ft field elevation of Greater Kankakee 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 Greater Kankakee Airport
What is the ICAO code of Greater Kankakee Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Greater Kankakee Airport is KIKK, and its IATA code is IKK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Greater Kankakee Airport above sea level?
Greater Kankakee Airport sits at an elevation of 630 feet (192 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Greater Kankakee Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.0714, -87.8463 — in Kankakee, Illinois, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gary/Chicago International Airport, about 71 km away.
Does KIKK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KIKK 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 Greater Kankakee Airport?
Greater Kankakee Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 5,981 ft (1823 m) with a ASP surface.