Welcome to Chicagoland's #1 ranked FBO three years in a row by Aviation International News magazine

DFC VALUE STATEMENTS 

Ranked among the Top 30 Fixed Base Operators for 2004 in Aviation International News Magazine FBO Survey for all of North and South America and the only FBO in the state of Illinois to make the survey, the DuPage Flight Center has been called “The Crown Jewel” of Chicago.

 

-A premier, corporate jet center, the Flight Center also ranked #1 among all Chicago FBOs in the same survey during 2005.While the DuPage Flight Center provides all of the amenities you’ve come to expect, our strategic alliances with comprehensive on-airfield aviation services at DuPage Airport bring you the full-service you need. The combination of all these services sets us apart from our competition:

 

-If you fly in style, land in style! Experience the prestigious and world-renowned DuPage Flight Center. Our spacious, 14,000 square foot, beautiful building is accented with arched windows, granite floors and stunning architectural features. We offer an unparalleled, first-class experience for executives who are used to the finer things in life. 

 

-24 hour U.S. Customs and Border Protection office on site provides you with convenient service so you don’t have to wait for an agent to arrive. After-hours clearances simply need to be scheduled by appointment.

 

-Our on site caterer will take care of your last minute requests or advance catering orders. We also have established local catering partnerships for your gourmet or unique requests.

 

-Kitty Hawk Café, our on site restaurant, features your favorite grille selections, so you don’t need to leave our building to get a quick meal. A 40+ inch high definition, satellite TV and stunning floor-to ceiling windows complete the dining experience

 

- A spacious 1 million square foot ramp offers no daily ramp fees with minimum fuel purchase. We always have ample room to park your aircraft.

 

-We always have transient hangar space available to keep your aircraft safe from the elements, including a new 48,000 square foot hangar.

 

-Conference room and banquet facilities accommodating 20-200 people are available. Meetings with your important clients can be held at a convenient time and location based around your schedule.   

 

-Our pre-purchase fuel discount program will save you money  

 

 -Convenient vehicle ramp access for VIP and crew ground transportation provides you with door-to-door service for a truly first-class experience.

 

-A newly remodeled workout room with Universal Fitness weight machine, treadmill, recumbent and upright bikes and Stairmaster, in addition to locker room, fresh towels and shower facilities. Also equipped with satellite TV. When you have a long day of waiting ahead of you, we’ll help to keep you occupied!

 

-Free shuttle service within a 5-mile radius to all our customers, giving you easy access to our thriving local community.

 

-Pilots and crew can enjoy discounted golf at the airport-owned Prairie Landing Golf Club Practice Center just 5 minutes from the Flight Center. The Practice Center includes 3 practice holes, a putting and chipping course, driving range, and unlimited golf balls for up to 3 hours. Special 9-hole and 18-hole rates are also available for pilots and crew members. Enjoy the great outdoors and the beautiful links-style golf course while you wait for your passengers.

 

-We offer convenience to our customers through the variety of hotel partnerships that surround DuPage Flight Center. With 8 hotels located within 4 miles of the Flight Center and 3 hotels within 2 miles, you won’t have to travel a great distance for your lodging.  

Additionally, our strategic partnerships offer our customers up to a 35% discount if you book through our concierge.

 

-The vibrant communities surrounding the DuPage Flight Center have much to offer our customers in dining and entertainment options. With 40 + restaurants and fast-food dining options and numerous sports, theater, and unique shopping experiences within 4 miles of the Flight Center, you’ll want to discover the community outside our doors!

 

-Metra’s Union Pacific railway station with service to sensational downtown Chicago is just 5 miles from the Flight Center, allowing you easy access to all that the third largest city in the nation has to offer.

 

-Our facility is equipped with a security surveillance and access control system. We are proactive in our efforts for a safe and secure facility.