DuPage Flight Center
Chicago/West Chicago, IL
About DuPage Flight Center
DuPage Flight Center is a 24/7 award-winning FBO at DuPage Airport in West Chicago, widely regarded as the Chicago area's premier general aviation facility. The 14,000-square-foot terminal features granite floors, modern architecture, and a passenger lobby designed to match the experience of a high-end hotel rather than a typical airport building.
The airport is exceptional for general aviation. It operates four active runways, two ILS approaches, and a one-million-square-foot apron. The primary runway stretches 7,571 feet, the second longest in the Chicago area after O'Hare, and can accommodate aircraft up to and including Boeing Business Jets. On-site U.S. Customs service allows international flights to clear directly at DuPage without diverting to a larger commercial airport.
Passenger and crew amenities go well beyond the basics. The facility includes snooze rooms, showers, an exercise room, courtesy cars, and a well-appointed crew lounge. Over 50 hotels, restaurants, and shopping options sit within a two-mile radius of the airport, making layovers productive or comfortable depending on what you need. The combination has earned DuPage Flight Center the tagline "Aviation's Best Address" and consistent top rankings in industry FBO surveys.
DuPage Airport is located about 30 miles west of downtown Chicago, accessible via I-88, I-355, and numerous suburban arterials. The western suburbs of Chicago house major corporate campuses, research facilities, and distribution centers, making DuPage a natural arrival point for business travelers.
For charter passengers who want the capabilities of a major airport with the personal service of a top-tier independent FBO, DuPage Flight Center delivers both. It is one of the most complete private aviation facilities in the Midwest.
Amenities and services
Operations at Dupage Airport
Downtown Chicago (the Loop) is 30 miles east. In off-peak traffic the drive runs 40 to 50 minutes via I-88 East to I-290. During rush hour, budget 70 to 90 minutes. Naperville is 10 miles south, roughly 15 minutes by car. Wheaton and Glen Ellyn are within 5 miles of the field. Car services serving the western suburbs depart directly from the FBO ramp. Uber and Lyft have reasonable pickup times given the surrounding suburban density. Chicago Executive (PWK) is 25 miles north for passengers whose destination is the North Shore; Midway is 25 miles east for South Side destinations.