Greater Kankakee Airport — Kankakee, United States
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Distance & flight time from IKK
Greater Kankakee Airport
IKK is Greater Kankakee Airport, serving Kankakee, Illinois, a small city south of Chicago. The airport functions primarily as a general aviation facility, supporting private pilots, flight training, and corporate aircraft rather than scheduled commercial airline service. Kankakee's proximity to Chicago means most regional passenger traffic flows through O'Hare or Midway instead, leaving IKK to fill a niche role for local business aviation and recreational flying. The airport has adequate runway length to accommodate a range of small to mid-sized aircraft, and it periodically hosts community aviation events, reflecting its function as a hub for the local general aviation community in this part of northeastern Illinois.
Runways at Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5981 ft (1823 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 16/34 | 4398 ft (1341 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 111.6 MHz |
| CNTR | CHICAGO CNTR | 132.5 MHz |
| FSS | KANKAKEE RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 123 MHz |
Airports near Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK)
- Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) — 70.6 km (43.9 mi)
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) — 79.8 km (49.6 mi)
- Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ) — 82.0 km (51.0 mi)
- Dupage Airport (DPA) — 98.9 km (61.5 mi)
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) — 101.0 km (62.8 mi)
- Purdue University Airport (LAF) — 105.8 km (65.7 mi)
- Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC) — 110.7 km (68.8 mi)
- Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) — 111.7 km (69.4 mi)
IKK serves Kankakee, Illinois, mainly for general aviation rather than commercial flights; travelers seeking scheduled airline service to the Chicago area should search ORD or MDW instead.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Greater Kankakee Airport?
The IATA code for Greater Kankakee Airport is IKK.
What is the ICAO code for Greater Kankakee Airport?
The ICAO code for Greater Kankakee Airport is KIKK. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.