KDPA Dupage Airport
Dupage Airport (DPA) is a towered general-aviation airport in Chicago/West Chicago, Illinois, at 759 ft elevation, with 4 runways: 02L/20R (7,571 ft), 02R/20L (6,451 ft), 10/28 (4,750 ft), 15/33 (3,399 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KDPA · FAA DPA · IATA DPA |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago/West Chicago, IL · 41.9078, -88.2486 |
| Elevation | 759 ft MSL (231 m) |
| Tower | 120.9 MHz |
| ASOS | 124.8 MHz |
| FAA charts | 17 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KDPA METAR and TAF
METAR KDPA 010452Z 25006KT 10SM SCT060 OVC100 12/08 A3035 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW SLP280 T01170078| Wind | From 250° at 6 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Scattered 6,000 ft, Overcast 10,000 ft · ceiling 10,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 12°C (54°F) / 8°C (46°F) · spread 4°C |
| Altimeter | 30.35 inHg (1028 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP280: sea-level pressure 1028.0 hPa · T01170078: temperature 11.7°C, dew point 7.8°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (250° true at 6 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 02L: tailwind 3 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the left
- RWY 20R: headwind 3 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the right
- RWY 02R: tailwind 3 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the left
- RWY 20L: headwind 3 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the right
- RWY 10: tailwind 5 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the right
- RWY 28: headwind 5 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the left
- RWY 15: tailwind 1 kt, crosswind 6 kt from the right
- RWY 33: headwind 1 kt, crosswind 6 kt from the left
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 04:43Z · valid 1st 05Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KDPA 010443Z 0105/0124 12004KT P6SM -SHRA SCT060 BKN080 PROB30 0105/0107 -TSRA BKN060CB FM010700 14004KT P6SM SCT060 BKN090 PROB30 0107/0110 -SHRA BKN060 FM011500 17007KT P6SM BKN060 BKN100- Initially · 1st 05Z – 1st 24Z: wind 120° at 4 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · light rain showers · scattered 6,000 ft, broken 8,000 ft
- 30% chance · 1st 05Z – 1st 07Z: light thunderstorm with rain · broken 6,000 ft cumulonimbus
- From · 1st 07:00Z: wind 140° at 4 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 6,000 ft, broken 9,000 ft
- 30% chance · 1st 07Z – 1st 10Z: light rain showers · broken 6,000 ft
- From · 1st 15:00Z: wind 170° at 7 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 6,000 ft, broken 10,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02L / 20R | 7,571 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 02R / 20L | 6,451 × 100 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 10 / 28 | 4,750 × 75 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 15 / 33 | 3,399 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | CHICAGO APP/DEP | 133.5 |
| ASOS | 124.8 | |
| ATIS | 124.8 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 119.75 |
| Ground | 121.8 | |
| Radio (FSS) | KANKAKEE RDO | 122.3 |
| Tower | 120.9 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KDPA before you fly.
FAA charts for KDPA — d-TPP 2611
17 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
- AIRPORT DIAGRAMRevised this cycle
Instrument approach procedures 7
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 7
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KDPA on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.