Leasing & Development
The DuPage Airport Authority offers both month-to-month hangar and tie-down lease agreements. Each option requires a 30-day written notice for cancellation.
Hangar Lease Agreement
The Authority provides flexible aviation development solutions, including long-term ground leases and build-to-suit agreements, allowing tenants to structure arrangements that align with operational and financial objectives.
Sample Agreements
Corporate Hangar Leases
DuPage Airport is designed to accommodate all aviation users, with a strong focus on corporate aviation. More than 90 turbine and jet aircraft are based at the airport, with daily transient traffic including all Global Express, and Gulfstream G650 series along with Boeing Business Jets.
For annual corporate hangar leases and community aircraft storage, please contact:
Mark Doles at +1 (630) 208-6173 or [email protected]
Hangar & Tie-Down Request Form
Submit your contact information to request hangar or tie-down information.
Development Opportunities
DuPage Airport Authority offers approximately 1,200 acres dedicated exclusively to airfield operations, providing significant opportunities for expansion and unobstructed runway approaches. The Authority’s broader 2,800-acre campus also includes Prairie Landing Golf Club for a championship course rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by Golf Digest and a business park, creating a dynamic environment for aviation and corporate growth.
The Authority provides flexible aviation development solutions, including long-term ground leases and build-to-suit agreements, allowing tenants to structure arrangements that align with operational and financial objectives.
DuPage Airport Authority property is tax-exempt. Privately owned or leased improvements on airport property are subject to a leasehold tax calculated using a present value formula. The Authority works collaboratively with tenants to minimize tax impact by balancing lease terms, base rates, and maintenance structures.
Available Sites
Benefits:
- Improved Corporate Hangar Sites
- Direct runway access adjacent to the DuPage Flight Center provides an ideal setting for the development of corporate hangar facilities.
Availability: Immediately Available
Site #1 – South Flight Center Premier Development Sites
Location: Phase 2 – South Flight Center Apron
Aircraft Apron Width: 350 feet
Apron Frontage: Minimum 200 feet; over 900 feet of south-facing apron frontage
Aircraft Capacity: Designed to accommodate up to Boeing Business Jet aircraft
Minimum Hangar Size: 24,000 sq. ft. with 28-foot clear tail door
Current Lease Terms: $0.95–$1.15 per sq. ft. (ground lease) up to 30 years, with renewal options
Lease Area: Actual building footprint plus 10 feet
Zoning: Airport – Hangar/Office (pre-approved)
Availability: Immediate
Tenant Advantages:
- Adjacent to large charter, aircraft management, and corporate aviation operators
- Tenant fuel discount available through DuPage Flight Center
- Owner-occupied development preferred
- Ample area for hangar, office, and on-site parking
- Build-to-suit development considered by the Authority
Development Approvals:
- Land: DuPage Airport Authority
- Building: West Chicago
Utilities (On Site)
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: NICOR
- Water & Sewer: City of West Chicago
- Telecommunications: Multiple providers available
Access & Connectivity
Vehicular access is provided via the airport’s main entrance on International Drive, with site address access via Freedom Drive.
Highways: Illinois Route 38 (0.5 miles), Illinois Route 64 (0.5 miles)
Interstates: I-88 (8 miles), I-90 (9 miles)
For additional information, please contact:
Executive Director Mark Doles
Phone: +1 (630) 208-6173 or [email protected]
DuPage Airport offers a strategic location, modern infrastructure, and flexible development options designed to support long-term aviation and corporate success.