Keeping Up with KEWL

Press Releases

Chicago Tribune Article

Does the Chicago area need another airport? New plans for Elwood Logistics Airport include an e-commerce spin

Plans for a south suburban logistics airport are back on the political front burner, this time with talk about how it could be used by e-commerce giants like Amazon. The idea of an airport in Elwood, located in the rural exurbs south of Chicago, has been debated for decades. The proposal was revived in this year’s Illinois budget, with $162 million allocated toward road improvements that would connect I-55 to the proposed airport site, along with an environmental review and the completion of a master plan. See Full Article here.

Response to Concerns about Expected Airport Noise

Current Status: Three proposals have been made to address the expected noise generated by KEWL on the surrounding community. Presently, all three mitigation proposals are being reviewed by an independent consulting group.

Coming soon: Press Release by Elwood Logistics Airport Development Corp. on Noise Mitigation