Ground was recently broken on a new 16-acre private aviation campus at Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK), marking one of the largest private infrastructure investments in the airport’s history.
Heading up the project is Sky Harbour Group, which is introducing its Home Base Operator (HBO) model to the Chicago region.
Unlike traditional FBOs serving transient and based aircraft, Sky Harbour campuses are dedicated exclusively to Sky Harbour residents. The Home Base Operator model combines private hangars and suites with dedicated line service and fueling.
Expected to open in early 2028, the first phase of development will feature four private hangars ranging from 18,000 to 37,000 square feet, with adjoining suites, offices and parking, supported by full line service, according to company officials.
The development is expected to create or sustain hundreds of local jobs and generate as much as $550 million in economic benefit for surrounding communities and the Greater Chicago region, airport officials noted.
“Chicago Executive Airport is an important economic asset for our communities and the broader Chicago region, and this project represents a significant investment in its future,” said Jeff Miller, Executive Director of Chicago Executive Airport. “In addition to bringing much-needed hangar capacity to KPWK, Sky Harbour is introducing a new approach to home basing designed around the needs of aircraft owners and flight departments. We’re excited to welcome that model to Chicago Executive Airport and further strengthen the range of options available to our aviation community.”
Owned jointly by the City of Prospect Heights and the Village of Wheeling, Chicago Executive Airport is a reliever airport for Chicago O’Hare International Airport and serves approximately 100,000 corporate, charter, and recreational aircraft operations annually.
For more information: ChiExec.com, SkyHarbour.Group
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