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Nearest Airport to Prospect Heights: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Prospect Heights is Chicago Executive Airport (PWK), about 3.6 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 13 km away.

Closest airport PWK Chicago Executive Airport 3.6 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport 13 km · 8 mi · ~14 min by car

Airports near Prospect Heights

  1. 1
    Chicago Executive Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PWK 3.6 km2 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Chicago O'Hare International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ORD 13 km8 mi · ~14 min
  3. 3
    Dupage Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/West Chicago, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DPA 33 km21 mi · ~35 min
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    Chicago Midway International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MDW 38 km23 mi · ~40 min
  5. 5
    Kenosha Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKenosha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ENW 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
  6. 6
    Gary/Chicago International Airport Flag of United StatesGary, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GYY 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min
  7. 7
    General Mitchell International Airport Flag of United StatesMilwaukee, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MKE 95 km59 mi · ~1 h 42 min
  8. 8
    Chicago Rockford International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/Rockford, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RFD 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
  9. 9
    Michigan City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMichigan City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MGC 102 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
  10. 10
    Porter County Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesValparaiso, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VPZ 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 53 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Prospect Heights; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Prospect Heights?

The nearest airport to Prospect Heights is Chicago Executive Airport (PWK), about 3.6 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 13 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Prospect Heights?

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 13 km from Prospect Heights in a straight line — roughly 14 min by car.

What other airports are near Prospect Heights?

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) — 13 km, Dupage Airport (DPA) — 33 km and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) — 38 km.

How long does it take to get from Prospect Heights to Chicago Executive Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 3.6 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.