Chicago Executive Airport Viewing Area — Local services in Wheeling Township

The observation area at Chicago Executive Airport provides an excellent vantage point for observing small aircraft during takeoff and landing. Aviation enthusiasts are likely to appreciate this charming location. Positioned east of the southern end of runway 16/34, the designated viewing area primarily offers perspectives of departures from Runway 16 and arrivals on Runway 34. Due to the distance, it is challenging to observe the other runways, particularly in conditions of poor visibility or gusty winds.

This site is particularly enjoyable for children, as runway 16/34 experiences significant traffic throughout the day. During dawn or at sunset present a picturesque scene, with illuminated runways and taxiways, especially during the summer months when the weather is favorable.

The ground view area is equipped with benches and bleachers, providing a comfortable space for visitors to enjoy lunch or snacks while watching the aircraft. There are about 10 parking spaces, not many, but enough space for everyone to enjoy. However, I would strongly advise against visiting this place during the winter months, especially in windy conditions, as it can become extremely cold, even when seated in a parked vehicle. This location is highly recommended for children and aviation enthusiasts during pleasant weather. I have personally spent many enjoyable hours here with...

I have also given this place a review before and I mentioned there that if they could make this place better and guess what I found there when I visited it? New round benches with which I was impressed, now what more they can do is add more pictures and details about the history of this airport. Details can have what kinds of planes have landed there, what events have taken place there; good, bad or emergencies. In short, educate others about...

I'm going to say that the Chicago Executive Airport Viewing Area is a great place to go and sit in your car or on the benches that they have to watch air planes take off and land it is so extreme cool to watch during the day or even at night time and you can listen to traffic control talking to the Pilot's when they have the...