Is KUGN VFR or IFR right now?

KUGN is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KUGN has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 310° at 7 kt, runway 23 gives a 1 kt headwind and 7 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Waukegan National Airport have?

Waukegan National Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,001 ft (1,829 m). Field elevation is 727 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KUGN?

ATIS 132.40 MHz, Tower 120.05 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KUGN?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:52 UTC and sunset at 23:27 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:55 UTC.

Are there delays at KUGN right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KUGN.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Waukegan National Airport

General Aviation Airport · Chicago/Waukegan, IL, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Waukegan National Airport. It's 68°F with 35% humidity. Winds from 310° at 7 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKUGNIATAUGNLOCALUGN

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation727ft222 m

Longest runway6,001ft1,829 m

Runways22 lighted

Coordinates42.42, -87.8742°25'19.9"N 87°52'04.4"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

33 min ago

68°F20°C · Dew 39°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

310° @ 7 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity35%
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Pressure1020.7 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR KUGN 042151Z 31007KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP205 T02000039

Decoded — plain language

Wind310° @ 7 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature68°F / 20°C

Dew point39°F · 35% RH

Altimeter30.14 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:51Z·Waukegan Rgnl, IL, US·33 min ago

Runway winds

05/23

Headwind1 kt

Crosswind7 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind1 kt

Crosswind7 kt from L

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:24 UTC

What is the weather at Waukegan National Airport (KUGN) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Waukegan National Airport. It's 68°F with 35% humidity. Winds from 310° at 7 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 21:51 UTC)
Is KUGN VFR or IFR right now?: KUGN is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KUGN has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 310° at 7 kt, runway 23 gives a 1 kt headwind and 7 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Waukegan National Airport have?: Waukegan National Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,001 ft (1,829 m). Field elevation is 727 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KUGN?: ATIS 132.40 MHz, Tower 120.05 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KUGN?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:52 UTC and sunset at 23:27 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:55 UTC.
Are there delays at KUGN right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KUGN.

Runways

2 total

05/23◐ lit

6,001 ft1,829 × 150 ft · Asphalt

14/32◐ lit

3,750 ft1,143 × 75 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

7 listed

ATIS132.40

Ground121.65

Tower120.05

CTAF120.05

UNICOM122.95UNICOM

Approach120.55CHICAGO APP/DEP

Radio / FSS122.55

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.