Medium airport · Kankakee, United States
Greater Kankakee Airport
It is the largest airport between the Chicago Midway Airport and the Champaign Airport. Its IATA code is IKK. Its ICAO code is KIKK. It has 2 runways, longest 5,981 ft (ASP). Elevation 630 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Kankakee, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | IKK |
| ICAO code | KIKK |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 5,981 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 630 ft |
| Coordinates | 41.0714° N, 87.8463° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Greater Kankakee Airport is known for
It is the largest airport between the Chicago Midway Airport and the Champaign Airport.
History
The airport was opened in 1962 and continues to operate as a general aviation facility serving the Kankakee area and South Chicago.
Official website: http://kvaa.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Greater Kankakee Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Willis Tower · United States · 56.8 miles away
- Cloud Gate · United States · 57.2 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Greater Kankakee Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Kankakee River State Park · United States · 13.4 miles away
- Iroquois County State Wildlife Area · United States · 15.5 miles away
- Mazonia/Braidwood State Fish and Wildlife Area · United States · 23.7 miles away
- Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area · United States · 29.2 miles away
- Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area · United States · 31.1 miles away
- Channahon State Park · United States · 31.4 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Kentland Municipal Airport
30.7 miles awayJoliet Regional Airport
35.3 miles awayJasper County Airport
35.6 miles awayLewis University Airport
39.2 miles awayGary/Chicago International Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Greater Kankakee Airport?
It is the largest airport between the Chicago Midway Airport and the Champaign Airport.
What is the airport code for Greater Kankakee Airport?
Greater Kankakee Airport — its IATA code is IKK and its ICAO code is KIKK.
Where is Greater Kankakee Airport located?
Greater Kankakee Airport serves Kankakee, United States. Its coordinates are 41.0714° N, 87.8463° W.
What is the history of Greater Kankakee Airport?
The airport was opened in 1962 and continues to operate as a general aviation facility serving the Kankakee area and South Chicago.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3607
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_Kankakee_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.