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KMDWMDW · INTL AIRPORT

Chicago Midway International Airport

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US-IL, United States41.78600, -87.75240
Before you flyPPR recorded as not required · verifyConfirm directly before planning
Operator-published LDA— mDeclared distance not confirmed
Stored runway13L/31R1,988 × 45.7 m
Published weekday hoursConfirm directlyLocal time · exceptions below
Published information with sources. Confirm current AIP, NOTAMs and arrangements before flying.View sources
I’m planning the flightHours, runway, radios & permissionI’m flying as a passengerArrival, driver, lounges & onward travel
01 / PLAN YOUR VISIT

Make it your briefing.

Use the published evidence to prepare the questions that still need a live answer.

Planning aid only; aircraft suitability is not assessed.
CONFIRM BEFORE COMMITTING

PPR recorded as not required · verify

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Phone not captured·Email not captured
Airport-published contact
PUBLISHED WINDOW

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America/Chicago
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Calculated daylightNot confirmed–Not confirmed
0006121824

Hours are an operator-published claim. Confirm exceptions and availability. Daylight is calculated from the canonical coordinates.

Airport-published hours
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Weather and NOTAMs are intentionally linked out, not cached as current here.

Weather: use your official flight briefing serviceAIP / NOTAMs: confirm the national briefing source
AIRPORT RECORD

The airfield at a glance.

Stored airport records · verify current status and operating information before flight.

Runways and helicopter landing areas
Landing areaDimensionsSurfaceStatus / limits
13L/31R1,987.9 m × 45.7 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
04R/22L1,964.4 m × 45.7 mCONCRETEConfirm current availability
04L/22R1,678.5 m × 45.7 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
13LC/31RC1,567 m × 45.7 mUNKNOWNRecorded as closed
13R/31L1,176.2 m × 18.3 mUNKNOWNConfirm current availability
Services and planning constraints · availability is not a reservation
Airport statusOPERATIONAL
Stored service hoursNot confirmed
Fuel gradesJET_A
FBOs / handlingAtlantic Aviation · Atlantic Aviation
MaintenanceProvider not confirmed
PPR / noticeNotice period not confirmed
Aircraft weight / wingspanNot confirmed / Not confirmed
Customs / immigrationCustoms not confirmed · Immigration not confirmed — confirm notice and service hours.
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02 / RUNWAY & RADIOS

Runway distances, side by side.

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Airport-published declared distances · metres · verify current AIP
RunwayLDALandingTORATake-off runTODATake-off distanceASDAAccelerate-stopEvidence
Operator-declared distances not confirmed. Stored runways and landing areas are listed in the airport record.

Declared distances are not available in the published layer.

Not current AIP data. Verify declared distances against the current national AIP and NOTAMs before operational use.

Airport-published runway page
03 / ON THE GROUND

Plan the turnaround.

Published services are availability claims, not reservations.

AIRCRAFT

Arrange your uplift

Fuel availability is not captured.

Published fuel information
CREW

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Crew facilities are not captured.

Published crew facilities
HANDLING

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Services not captured. Confirm availability and price.

Airport-published source

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PASSENGERS / ARRIVAL & ONWARD TRAVEL

From your front door to the aircraft.

Practical arrangements for you, your driver and your flight provider.

Published passenger information · confirm arrangements for your trip
Your questionWhat is publishedWhat to arrange
Where should my driver go?Arrival postcode not confirmedUse the arrival postcode, not the postal address. Confirm your meeting point.
How long is the onward journey?Journey estimates unavailableAirport estimates, not live travel times. Allow for traffic and transfer arrangements.
Taxi or private-hire pickup?Pickup arrangements not confirmedAgree a pickup time and meeting point with your driver.
Can my car reach the aircraft?Aircraft-side vehicle access not confirmedArrange access in advance; do not assume unrestricted airside entry.
Where can I park my car?Passenger parking price not confirmedConfirm access and duration. This is not aircraft parking.
Arriving from abroad?Border-clearance facilities not confirmedAsk your operator about documents, eligibility and notice; no clearance time is established here.
What is available before departure?Passenger facilities not confirmedAsk your flight provider when to arrive and which lounge to use.
Travelling with a pet?Pet arrangements not confirmedConfirm directly before booking.
Staying overnight?Partner hotel not confirmedBook separately; room availability and transfer arrangements are not established.
Need step-free access or assistance?Detailed accessibility information not confirmedTell your flight provider about mobility, boarding and assistance needs before booking.
04 / YOUR CHECKLIST

Turn unknowns into useful questions.

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0 of 4 reviewed · saved for this page visit only

Useful because every claim is inspectable.

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Chicago Midway International Airport, US — INTL AIRPORT
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Full airport record

KMDW · MDW

Overview

Geography
ARP coordinates
41.7860, -87.7524
Elevation
620 ft (188.98 m)
Timezone
America/Chicago
Operations
Customs
—
Immigration
—
24h operations
No
PPR required
No
Curfew
—
ARFF (ICAO)
—
Status
OPERATIONAL
Identifiers
  • ICAOKMDW
  • IATAMDW
  • Local codeMDW
  • GPS codeKMDW

Runways (5)

13L/31R1,988 m × 46 m
Geometry
Length1,988 m (6,522 ft)
Width46 m
Runway ends
13L
Heading134°T
Threshold elev.185.32 m
Threshold41.7916, -87.7611
Displaced threshold141.1 m
31R
Heading314°T
Threshold elev.186.54 m
Threshold41.7792, -87.7437
Displaced threshold212.1 m
04R/22L1,964 m × 46 m · CONCRETE
Geometry
Length1,964 m (6,445 ft)
Width46 m
SurfaceCONCRETE
Runway ends
04R
Heading43°T
Threshold elev.188.67 m
Threshold41.7792, -87.7593
Displaced threshold157.9 m
22L
Heading223°T
Threshold elev.184.71 m
Threshold41.7920, -87.7431
04L/22R1,679 m × 46 m
Geometry
Length1,679 m (5,507 ft)
Width46 m
Runway ends
04L
Heading43°T
Threshold elev.188.06 m
Threshold41.7814, -87.7612
Displaced threshold231 m
22R
Heading223°T
Threshold elev.184.71 m
Threshold41.7923, -87.7473
Displaced threshold267.6 m
13LC/31RCClosed1,567 m × 46 m
Geometry
Length1,567 m (5,141 ft)
Width46 m
Runway ends
13LC
Heading134°T
Threshold elev.184.71 m
Threshold41.7923, -87.7579
Displaced threshold229.2 m
31RC
Heading314°T
Threshold elev.185.32 m
Threshold41.7826, -87.7443
13R/31L1,176 m × 18 m
Geometry
Length1,176 m (3,859 ft)
Width18 m
Runway ends
13R
Heading134°T
Threshold elev.185.01 m
Threshold41.7881, -87.7588
31L
Heading314°T
Threshold elev.186.84 m
Threshold41.7808, -87.7486

ATC frequencies

Tower
  • 118.700 MHzTWR
Ground
  • 121.650 MHzGND
ATIS
  • 132.750 MHzATIS
ASOS
  • 132.750 MHzASOS

FBOs (1)

Atlantic Aviation
Customs
JET_A
  • wifi
  • hangar
  • customs
  • crew_car
  • concierge
  • conference
  • rental_car
(773) 582-5720

Ground handlers (1)

Atlantic Aviation
  • hangar
  • crew_car
(773) 582-5720
About this airport
How many runways does Chicago Midway International Airport have?

Chicago Midway International Airport (ICAO KMDW) has 5 runways on record, 1 of them closed; the longest usable runway measures 1,988 m (6,522 ft).

What is the elevation of Chicago Midway International Airport?

Chicago Midway International Airport (ICAO KMDW) sits at an elevation of 189 m (620 ft) above mean sea level.

What are Chicago Midway International Airport's ICAO and IATA codes?

Chicago Midway International Airport uses ICAO code KMDW and IATA code MDW.

What timezone does Chicago Midway International Airport operate on?

Chicago Midway International Airport (ICAO KMDW) operates on America/Chicago local time.

How many ATC frequencies are published for Chicago Midway International Airport?

Chicago Midway International Airport (ICAO KMDW) has 4 published ATC frequencies, spread across 4 service types.

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