A Safety Improvement Program at the Lake in the Hills Airport is underway. This program is funded through federal and state grants which cover 95% of the project costs. The remaining 5% comes from local funds generated by airport revenues. No taxpayer dollars or money from the Village is utilized for these safety improvements. The program includes several projects aimed at aligning airport facilities with current FAA standards. The end result is an enhanced safety environment and increased efficiency of airport operations.

Why is this Program Important? 

Originally a privately owned airport, Lake in the Hills 3CK Airport was not required to be constructed to meet FAA standards. In 1984, the Village of Lake in the Hills acquired the airport, and it became a public airport open for general aviation use. In addition, being a reliever to O’Hare, the FAA has mandated that the airport must be brought into compliance with current FAA safety standards, which requires funding and time. As such, the FAA has granted a temporary waiver known as a modification of standards (M.O.S), allowing for the airport to continue to operate despite not meeting current FAA standards. As noted, this is a temporary condition and the airport must be brought into compliance. The Airport Safety Improvement Program is aimed at bringing the airport into compliance with current FAA Safety Standards.

Airport Safety Improvement Projects

We're excited to bring you the latest updates on the transportation improvement plans at the Village of Lake in the Hills 3CK Airport. Here's what's been happening:

Runway Rehabilitation Phase 2:
Current IFR Restrictions / NOTAM Update: The FAA is diligently working on developing new flight procedures based on the new runway threshold ends. NV5, our sub-contractor to CMT, has completed formatting the data imagery and submitted the final data to the FAA as of January 31st.
Target Release Date: The FAA is targeting an October 2024 release date for the NOTAM.

Rehabilitate Runway 8/26 Lighting System:
Project Awarded: This project has been awarded by IDA.
Progress: The new lighting system is in place and operational. The FAA is scheduled to perform an inspections during the week of August 5^th to create the new flight procedures and align the new PAPI’s.  The new lighting is Pilot Controlled.  On CTAF 123.05 – “5” clicks turn the lights on. 

Rehabilitate Hangar Roof (8399 Pyott):
Project Approval: This project is part of the BIL funding program, and IDA has approved Lake in the Hills to start the project.
Engineering Agreement: CMT will develop an engineering agreement to put together Contract Documents for bidding purposes.
Project Status: Special Services (Section 163 and NEPA) have been completed.
Bid Process: Anticipated bidding via Village procurement process, with bid schedule to be determined through the local let process.

Replace Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS):
Funding and Progress: This is a State Local project as part of the IL Rebuild program, with local funding budgeted for 2024.
Pre-Design: Predesign with IDA is to be scheduled.
 

Future Plans

• Extend perimeter fencing
• Build access road to new terminal area (Phase I)
• Construct midfield apron area
• Install Water Service to South Apron
• Install Sanitary Service to South Apron
• Construct Access Road to New Terminal Area (Phase II)
• Construct Replacement Hangar Pavements

Transportation Improvement Program Report