FAA Information Effective: Apr 17, 2025
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(KMDW) Chicago Midway International Airport
1 rating | 5 reviews
Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Elevation:
620 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Asde-X In Use. Operate Transponders With Altitude Reporting Mode And Ads-B (If Equipped) Enabled On All Airport Surfaces.
FAA
Tower Hrs: 24
FAA
Airspace:
C
Fees:
Handling, Landing, Overnight, Parking, Other
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Signature Flight Support
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FBO Fee Details:
Atlantic AviationSignature Flight Support
Timezone:
CDT (UTC-05:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:49 am - 7:49 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:19 pm
(Today)
(Today)
-
5:18 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$8.47
100LL (full)
$8.27
Jet-A (full)
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Sectional
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Atlantic Aviation
5 ratings | 7 reviews
Services Offered:
Car Rental
$8.47 | 100LL | full
$8.27 | Jet-A | full
Location:
On field: S
Phone:
(773) 582-5720
Freq. Monitored:
ASRI: 131.425
Fees:
Parking, Other
Signature Flight Support
1 rating | 1 review
Services Offered:
Car Rental
$8.99 | 100LL | full
$8.27 | Jet-A | full
Location:
On field: W
Phone:
(773) 767-4400
Freq. Monitored:
ASRI: 128.925
Fees:
Handling, Landing, Overnight, Other
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Runway 13C/31C
Dimensions:
6,522 × 150 ft
(1,988 × 46 m)
(1,988 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 95,000 lbs
Double wheel: 165,000 lbs
Double tandem: 250,000 lbs
Double wheel: 165,000 lbs
Double tandem: 250,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, concrete, grooved, in excellent condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 685/F/D/X/U
FAA
| Designator: | 13C | 31C |
| Elevation: | 607 ft | 611.6 ft |
| Heading: | 138° magnetic 134° true | 318° magnetic 314° true |
| Gradient: | 0.07% up | 0.07% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | 463 ft | 696 ft |
| ILS/LOC: | ILS/DME | ILS/DME |
| Obstructions: | Road, 225 ft Right ft of center, 15 ft high, 200 ft from end | Road, 225 ft Left ft of center, 47 ft high, 200 ft from end |
| Comments: | Engineered Materials Arresting System (Emas) 190 Ft in Length by 170 Ft in Width Lctd At the Der 13C. FAA Rwy 13C Approach Ratio 16:1 At Dsplcd Thld. Tree 453 Ft R 915 Ft from Dsplcd Thld. FAA | Engineered Materials Arresting System (Emas) 210 Ft in Length by 170 Ft in Width Lctd At the Der 31C. FAA Rwy 31C Approach Ratio 24:1 At Dsplcd Thr. Tree 1211 Ft from Dsplcd Thr 459 Ft R. FAA |
Runway 04R/22L
Dimensions:
6,445 × 150 ft
(1,964 × 46 m)
(1,964 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 95,000 lbs
Double wheel: 165,000 lbs
Double tandem: 250,000 lbs
Double wheel: 165,000 lbs
Double tandem: 250,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, concrete, grooved, in excellent condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 685/F/D/X/U
FAA
| Designator: | 04R | 22L |
| Elevation: | 619.7 ft | 605.2 ft |
| Heading: | 047° magnetic 043° true | 227° magnetic 223° true |
| Gradient: | 0.22% down | 0.22% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | 518 ft | 635 ft |
| ILS/LOC: | ILS/DME | n/a |
| Obstructions: | Road, 325 ft Right ft of center, 15 ft high, 200 ft from end | Road, 350 ft Left ft of center, 15 ft high, 200 ft from end |
| Comments: | Engineered Materials Arresting System (Emas) 249 Ft in Length by 170 Ft in Width Lctd At the Der 04R. FAA Rwy 04R Approach Ratio 16:1 At Dsplcd Thld. Tree 547 Ft R 1122 Ft from Dsplcd Thld. FAA | Engineered Materials Arresting System (Emas) 346 Ft in Length by 170 Ft in Width Lctd At the Der 22L. FAA Rwy 22L Approach Ratio 19:1 At Dsplcd Thld. Lgt Pole 474 Ft R 674 Ft from Dsplcd Thld. FAA |
Runway 04L/22R
Dimensions:
5,507 × 150 ft
(1,679 × 46 m)
(1,679 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 60,000 lbs
Double wheel: 120,000 lbs
Double wheel: 120,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
Pcr Value: 330/F/D/X/U
FAA
| Designator: | 04L | 22R |
| Elevation: | 618.5 ft | 605.2 ft |
| Heading: | 047° magnetic 043° true | 227° magnetic 223° true |
| Gradient: | 0.24% down | 0.24% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | non-precision, in Good condition | non-precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | 758 ft | 878 ft |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | Road, 25 ft Left ft of center, 15 ft high, 200 ft from end | Road, 125 ft Right ft of center, 15 ft high, 200 ft from end |
| Comments: | Rwy 04L Approach Ratio 19:1 At Dsplcd Thld. Trees 178 Ft L 1313 Ft from Dsplcd Thld. FAA | Rwy 22R Approach Ratio 37:1 At Dsplcd Thr. Tree 2490 Ft from Dsplcd Thr 319 Ft L. FAA |
Runway 13L/31R
Dimensions:
5,141 × 150 ft
(1,567 × 46 m)
(1,567 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 80,000 lbs
Double wheel: 125,000 lbs
Double wheel: 125,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, concrete, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
Pcr Value: 650/R/B/X/U
FAA
| Designator: | 13L | 31R |
| Elevation: | 606.1 ft | 608.3 ft |
| Heading: | 138° magnetic 134° true | 318° magnetic 314° true |
| Gradient: | 0.04% up | 0.04% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | non-precision, in Good condition | non-precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: | n/a |
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| Displaced Threshold: | 752 ft | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | Road, Both-Sides, 15 ft high, 200 ft from end | Pole, 285 ft Right ft of center, 34 ft high, 656 ft from end, 13:1 clearance slope |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
Runway 13R/31L
Dimensions:
3,859 × 60 ft
(1,176 × 18 m)
(1,176 × 18 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 13,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in excellent condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
Pcr Value: 125/R/B/X/U
FAA
Rwys 13R/31L & 04L/22R not Avbl for Skedd Acr Operations with More Than 9 Psgr Seats or Unsked Acr At Least 31 Psgr Seats.
FAA
| Designator: | 13R | 31L |
| Elevation: | 606.9 ft | 612.9 ft |
| Heading: | 138° magnetic 134° true | 318° magnetic 314° true |
| Gradient: | 0.16% up | 0.16% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | basic, in Good condition | basic, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: | n/a | n/a |
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | Tree, 214 ft Right ft of center, 55 ft high, 1,504 ft from end, 23:1 clearance slope | Tree, 147 ft Right ft of center, 59 ft high, 1,737 ft from end, 26:1 clearance slope |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
TFRs
Location: MDW
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TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: MDW
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NOTAM count: 34 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/242 | 04/24/2025 1329 | 05/31/2025 1100 | TWY Y2 HLDG PSN MARKINGS FOR RWY 04R/22L OBSC |
| 03/422 | 03/28/2025 0526 | 05/12/2025 0721 | OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2017-AGL-1185-OE) 414539N0874321W (2.0NM SE MDW) 719FT (101FT AGL) U/S |
| 04/035 | 04/04/2025 0507 | 05/19/2025 0837 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2017-AGL-1193-OE) 414550N0874411W (1.5NM SSE MDW) 703FT (86FT AGL) U/S |
| 04/251 | 04/25/2025 0237 | 06/08/2025 2359 | OBST POLE LGT (ASN 2017-AGL-1191-OE) 414546N0874356W (1.7NM SSE MDW) 703FT (85FT AGL) U/S |
| 01/625 | 01/23/2025 1959 | 12/31/2025 1200 | RWY 13L/31R CLSD |
| 03/445 | 03/30/2025 0038 | 05/14/2025 0500 | OBST STACK LGT (ASN 2017-AGL-1200-OE) 414551N0874448W (1.3NM S MDW) 702FT (87FT AGL) U/S |
| 5/2354 | 04/04/2025 1505 | IAP CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL, CHICAGO, IL.
RNAV (GPS) RWY 22R, AMDT 1...
DELETE NOTE: CIRCLING TO RWY 31R NA AT N… | |
| 04/273 | 04/27/2025 2050 | 05/26/2025 1800 | TWY F SFC PAINTED HLDG PSN SIGNS AT RWY 13C/31C FADED |
Additional Remarks
Airport Clsd to Solo Student Training.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Birds on & In vicinity of Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Close-In Obst All Rys Except Ry 13R/31L Too Numerous to Itemize.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement Procedures: All Departures are Requested to Expedite Climb Through 1500 Ft MSL 2200-0600 Dly.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ry 13R/31L Clsd to Flt Operations When Acft Ovr 79 Ft Wingspan are on Twy F.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ry 22L Preferred Dep Ry 2200-0700.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy A Clsd to Acft Ovr 94 Ft Wingspan.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy F Clsd to Acft Ovr 94 Ft Wingspan.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy N Clsd between Twy Y and Rwy 22L Pad.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Arff Index "D" Eqpt Avbl with 8 Hrs Notification to Airport Operations 773-838-0677.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
GOSHEN ONE
Removed Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 41.78597, -87.75242
- 41° 47′ 9.5″ N, 87° 45′ 8.7″ W
- 41° 47.158′ N, 87° 45.145′ W
ARTCC:
Chicago (ZAU)
App/Depart Control Facility:
C90
Chart:
NACO: Chicago Sectional
FSS:
Kankakee (IKK)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
04W (2015)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
No lighting reported.
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach(S) Departure(S) | 126.05 | Chicago | |
| Approach/Departure | 128.2 | Chicago | |
| ASOS | (773) 884-4424 | Midway | |
| CLASS C | 119.45 | Midway | |
| CLASS C(S) | 135.2 | Midway | |
| Clearance Delivery | 124.625 | Midway | |
| D-ATIS | 132.75 | Midway | |
| Emergency | 121.5 | Midway | |
| Ground Control | 118.075 | Midway | |
| Tower | 135.2 | Midway | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | Midway |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A1 +Icing Inhibitor
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
Low
AM
Bulk Oxygen:
Low
AM
Customs:
Airport of Entry
AM
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation, Limousine, Public Transportation, Shuttle Service, Van
AM
Activities:
Airline Services
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
METARs
TAFs
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Jamie Rhee
Chicago, IL 60666
(773) 894-5492 (Office)
Owner
City of Chicago
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 838-0608 (Office)
Remarks:
Airport Operations 773-838-0677.
FAA
Airport Reviews
Overall:
1 rating | 5 reviews
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Ground Transportation:No ratings
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- 10/19/21Don't let the size scare you away.Douglas C.Yes, this is a very busy airport, however, all the controllers and pilots are top notch. There are no student pilots or flight schools here, which makes for a more predictable flow of traffic. Try to avoid the morning and evening rush in order to m…
- 9/28/16MICHAEL Y.Things have changed at Atlantic since these reviews - we arrived in an SR22 and were waved off by a ramper to find a spot to park on the south side of the facility. No meet & greet, we were left to carry our own bags across the apron, no offers to he…
- 10/11/15PETER N.Landed at MDW last week in my Cessna Cardinal, It was IFR & we were all lined up down ILS 4R. In spite of me slowing everybody down, ATC was very patient with me which I really appreciated. Atlantic Aviation are top notch & were very courteous & help…
- 10/29/14WILLIAM O.Air traffic controllers were very professional and accommodating, Atlantic gave is a ride to the L. $7.50 landing, $15 security, $40 first night stay but waived if 15 gal gas purtached at >$8.65/gal, $$20 each additional day., expensive but very nice…
- 10/18/13CHARLES T.Flew into Midway last Thursday and the staff at Atlantic were great. They called a cab and we were on our way downtown in less than 15 minutes (25 minute ride, $40). It was a blue bird day but approach still had me follow the ILS for 31C and then - a…