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KMDW Chicago Midway International Airport
Chicago, Illinois, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 22 OCTOBER 2009

Location

FAA Identifier: MDW
Lat/Long: 41-47-09.5000N / 087-45-08.7000W
41-47.158333N / 087-45.145000W
41.7859722 / -87.7524167
(estimated)
Elevation: 620 ft. / 189.0 m (surveyed)
Variation: 01W (1985)
From city: 9 miles SW of CHICAGO, IL
Time zone: UTC -6 (UTC -5 during Daylight Saving Time)
Zip code: 60638

Airport Operations

Airport use: Open to the public
Activation date: 04/1940
Sectional chart: CHICAGO
Control tower: yes
ARTCC: CHICAGO CENTER
FSS: KANKAKEE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility: MDW (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance: CONTINUOUS
Wind indicator: lighted
Segmented circle: no
Lights: DUSK-DAWN
Beacon: white-green (lighted land airport)
Landing fee: yes
Fire and rescue: ARFF index C
Airline operations: RYS 13R/31L; 13L/31R & 04L/22R NOT AVBL FOR SCHEDULED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 9 PSGR SEATS OR UNSCHEDULED ACR AT LEAST 31 PSGR SEATS. ARFF INDEX "D" EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE WITH 8 HOURS NOTIFICATION TO AIRPORT OPERATIONS 773-838-0677.
International operations: international airport of entry

Airport Communications

UNICOM: 122.95
WX ASOS: PHONE 773-581-8094
MIDWAY GROUND: 121.65
MIDWAY TOWER: 118.7 226.3
CHICAGO APPROACH: 118.4 126.05
CHICAGO DEPARTURE: 118.4 126.05
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 121.85
PRE-TAXI CLEARANCE: 121.85
CLASS C: 226.3
CLASS C IC: 119.45
CLASS C/S: 135.2
D-ATIS: 132.75
EMERG: 121.5
WX ASOS at ORD (14 nm NW): PHONE 773-462-0118
WX AWOS-3 at IGQ (18 nm SE): 119.275 (708-895-9526)
WX AWOS-3 at GYY (18 nm SE): PHONE 219-944-0010
WX AWOS-3 at LOT (19 nm SW): 118.525 (815-588-4802)

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance  VOR name  Freq  Var
ORDr149/13.9CHICAGO O'HARE VOR/DME113.9002E
CGTr332/18.4CHICAGO HEIGHTS VORTAC114.2002E
DPAr101/27.4DUPAGE VOR/DME108.4002E
OBKr163/27.6NORTHBROOK VOR/DME113.0002W
JOTr058/29.2JOLIET VORTAC112.3002E
EONr001/31.0PEOTONE VORTAC113.2002E

 
NDB name  Hdg/Dist  Freq  Var  ID
KEDZI315/3.924801WMX -- -..-
ERMIN044/5.533201WHK .... -.-

Airport Services

Fuel available: 100LL JET-A1+
Parking: hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Bottled oxygen: LOW
Bulk oxygen: LOW

Runway Information

Runway 13C/31C

Dimensions: 6522 x 150 ft. / 1988 x 46 m
Surface: concrete/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 95.0
Double wheel: 165.0
Double tandem: 250.0
Runway edge lights: high intensity
RUNWAY 13C  RUNWAY 31C
Latitude: 41-47.494357N41-46.754380N
Longitude: 087-45.664040W087-44.624293W
Elevation: 607.1 ft.611.7 ft.
Gradient: 0.1%0.1%
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 135 magnetic, 134 true315 magnetic, 314 true
Displaced threshold: 463 ft.696 ft.
Declared distances: TORA:6522 TODA:6522 ASDA:6522 LDA:6059TORA:6522 TODA:6522 ASDA:6522 LDA:5826
Markings: precision, in good conditionprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path)4-box VASI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
UNUSBL BYD 7.5 DEG RIGHT OF CL.
RVR equipment: touchdown
Approach lights: LDIN: lead-in light system
Runway end identifier lights: noyes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Instrument approach: ILS/DMEILS/DME
Obstructions: 15 ft. road, 200 ft. from runway, 225 ft. right of centerline
RWY 13C APCH RATIO 16:1 AT DSPLCD THLD. TREE 453 FT R 915 FT FROM DSPLCD THLD.
47 ft. road, 200 ft. from runway, 225 ft. left of centerline
RWY 31C APCH RATIO 24:1 AT DSPLCD THR. TREE 1211 FT FROM DSPLCD THR 459 FT R.

Runway 4R/22L

Dimensions: 6446 x 150 ft. / 1965 x 46 m
Surface: asphalt/concrete/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 95.0
Double wheel: 165.0
Double tandem: 250.0
Runway edge lights: high intensity
RUNWAY 4R  RUNWAY 22L
Latitude: 41-46.749598N41-47.519770N
Longitude: 087-45.559017W087-44.583373W
Elevation: 619.8 ft.605.3 ft.
Gradient: 0.1%0.1%
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 044 magnetic, 043 true224 magnetic, 223 true
Displaced threshold: 518 ft.634 ft.
Declared distances: TORA:6446 TODA:6446 ASDA:6446 LDA:5928TORA:6446 TODA:6446 ASDA:6446 LDA:5812
Markings: precision, in good conditionprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.40 degrees glide path)4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path)
Runway end identifier lights: yesyes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Instrument approach: ILS
Obstructions: 15 ft. road, 200 ft. from runway, 325 ft. right of centerline
RWY 04R APCH RATIO 16:1 AT DSPLCD THLD. TREE 547 FT R 1122 FT FROM DSPLCD THLD.
15 ft. road, 200 ft. from runway, 350 ft. left of centerline
RWY 22L APCH RATIO 19:1 AT DSPLCD THLD. LGT POLE 474 FT R 674 FT FROM DSPLCD THLD.

Runway 4L/22R

Dimensions: 5507 x 150 ft. / 1679 x 46 m
Surface: asphalt/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 60.0
Double wheel: 120.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
RUNWAY 4L  RUNWAY 22R
Latitude: 41-46.882063N41-47.540140N
Longitude: 087-45.671533W087-44.838002W
Elevation: 618.5 ft.605.3 ft.
Gradient: 0.2%0.2%
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 044 magnetic, 043 true224 magnetic, 223 true
Displaced threshold: 758 ft.878 ft.
Declared distances: TORA:5507 TODA:5507 ASDA:5507 LDA:4749TORA:5507 TODA:5507 ASDA:5507 LDA:4629
Markings: nonprecision, in good conditionnonprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-box VASI on right (3.75 degrees glide path)4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Obstructions: 15 ft. road, 200 ft. from runway, 25 ft. left of centerline
RWY 04L APCH RATIO 19:1 AT DSPLCD THLD. TREES 178 FT L 1313 FT FROM DSPLCD THLD.
15 ft. road, 200 ft. from runway, 125 ft. right of centerline
RWY 22R APCH RATIO 37:1 AT DSPLCD THR. TREE 2490 FT FROM DSPLCD THR 319 FT L.

Runway 13L/31R

Dimensions: 5141 x 150 ft. / 1567 x 46 m
Surface: asphalt/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 80.0
Double wheel: 125.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
RUNWAY 13L  RUNWAY 31R
Latitude: 41-47.538913N41-46.955855N
Longitude: 087-45.476278W087-44.656263W
Elevation: 606.2 ft.608.2 ft.
Gradient: 0.1%0.1%
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 135 magnetic, 134 true315 magnetic, 314 true
Displaced threshold: 752 ft.no
Declared distances: TORA:5141 TODA:5141 ASDA:5141 LDA:4389TORA:5141 TODA:5141 ASDA:5141 LDA:5141
Markings: nonprecision, in good conditionnonprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path)
Runway end identifier lights: nono
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Obstructions: 15 ft. road, 200 ft. from runway
APCH RATIO 1:1 AT DSPLCD THLD. HGR 275 FT L 450 FT DSTC.
34 ft. pole, lighted, 656 ft. from runway, 285 ft. right of centerline, 13:1 slope to clear

Runway 13R/31L

Dimensions: 3859 x 60 ft. / 1176 x 18 m
Surface: concrete, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 12.5
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
RUNWAY 13R  RUNWAY 31L
Latitude: 41-47.284095N41-46.846310N
Longitude: 087-45.528168W087-44.913107W
Elevation: 607.1 ft.613.0 ft.
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 135 magnetic, 134 true315 magnetic, 314 true
Markings: basic, in good conditionbasic, in good condition
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Obstructions: 55 ft. tree, 1504 ft. from runway, 214 ft. right of centerline, 23:1 slope to clear59 ft. tree, 1737 ft. from runway, 147 ft. right of centerline, 26:1 slope to clear

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership: Publicly-owned
Owner: CITY OF CHICAGO
5700 S. CICERO
CHICAGO, IL 60638
Phone 773-838-0608
Manager: ERIN O'DONNELL
5700 S CICERO
CHICAGO, IL 60638
Phone 773-838-0608
ARPT OPNS 773-838-0677.

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field: 70
Single engine airplanes: 23
Multi engine airplanes: 4
Jet airplanes: 31
Helicopters: 2
Military aircraft: 10
    
Aircraft operations: avg 835/day *
65% commercial
18% transient general aviation
16% air taxi
<1% military
<1% local general aviation
* for 12-month period ending 31 December 2007

Additional Remarks

A30A-31C ARRESTING GEAR /SYSTEM: ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 210 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH LOCATED AT THE DEPARTURE END OF RY 31C.
A30A-22L ARRESTING GEAR /SYSTEM: ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 346 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH LOCATED AT THE DEPARTURE END OF RY 22L.
A30A-13C ARRESTING GEAR /SYSTEM: ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 190 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH LOCATED AT THE DEPARTURE END OF RY 13C.
A30A-04R ARRESTING GEAR /SYSTEM: ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 249 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH LOCATED AT THE DEPARTURE END OF RY 04R.
INTO PLANE CONTRACT AVFUEL F30 WITHOUT ICING INHIBITOR AVBL.
TWY A & F CLSD TO ACFT OVR 79 FT WING SPAN.
RY 31C VASI OTS INDEFLY.
NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES: ALL DEPARTURES ARE REQUESTED TO EXPEDITE CLIMB THROUGH 1500 FT MSL 2200-0600 DLY.
ARPT CLSD TO SOLO STUDENT TRAINING.
BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
CLOSE-IN OBST ALL RYS EXCEPT RY 13R/31L TOO NUMEROUS TO ITEMIZE.
RY 22L PREFERRED DEP RY 2200-0700.

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use between 22 October 2009 at 0901Z and 19 November 2009 at 0900Z.

 
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
BOILER TWO   download (136KB)
FISSK ONE (RNAV)   download (142KB)
GOSHEN FOUR   download (262KB)
MOTIF THREE   2 pages: [1] [2] (443KB)
 
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 04R   download (322KB)
ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 13C   download (291KB)
ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 31C   download (309KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 04L   download (236KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 04R   download (270KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 13L   download (242KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 22R   download (251KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 31C   download (300KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 31R   download (263KB)
RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 13C   download (247KB)
RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 13C   download (268KB)
VOR/DME RNAV OR GPS RWY 22L   download (283KB)
I-55 VISUAL APPROACH RWY 13C   download (266KB)
 
Departure Procedures
CICERO FOUR   2 pages: [1] [2] (921KB)
MIDWAY SEVEN   2 pages: [1] [2] (945KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply   download (56KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KORD - Chicago O'Hare International Airport (14 nm NW)
1C5 - Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport (18 nm W)
KIGQ - Lansing Municipal Airport (18 nm SE)
KGYY - Gary/Chicago International Airport (18 nm SE)
KLOT - Lewis University Airport (19 nm SW)
 
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Photo taken 03-Mar-2006

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Airport diagram
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Sunrise and sunset
Times for 07-Nov-2009
 Local
(UTC-6)
 Zulu
(UTC)
Morning civil twilight06:0212:02
Sunrise06:3212:32
Sunset16:3822:38
Evening civil twilight17:0723:07

Current date and time
Zulu (UTC)  07-Nov-2009 16:25:44
Local (UTC-6)  07-Nov-2009 10:25:44
 
METAR
KMDW 071551Z 24015G21KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP094 T01610094
KORD 
14nm NW 
071551Z 24011G20KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP089 T01670100
KIGQ 
18nm SE 
071545Z AUTO 24016G22KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A2983 RMK AO2
KGYY 
18nm SE 
071547Z 22016G27KT 10SM SKC 18/10 A2981
KLOT 
19nm SW 
071545Z AUTO 23017G22KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A2982 RMK AO2 T01650098
TAF
KMDW 071123Z 0712/0812 21012G18KT P6SM SKC WS020/22045KT FM071400 22012G18KT P6SM FEW250 FM072000 25009KT P6SM SCT250 FM080000 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250 FM080700 VRB03KT 6SM BR SKC
KORD 
14nm NW 
071123Z 0712/0818 21013G20KT P6SM SKC WS020/22045KT FM071400 22012G18KT P6SM FEW250 FM071900 25009KT P6SM SCT250 FM080000 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250 FM080700 VRB03KT 6SM BR SKC FM081400 14008KT P6SM SCT250
KGYY 
18nm SE 
071152Z 0712/0812 19012G18KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/22045KT FM071400 22012G18KT P6SM FEW250 FM072100 25009KT P6SM SCT250 FM080000 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250 FM080700 VRB03KT 6SM BR SKC
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

 Business Name   Contact    Services / Description  Fuel Prices Comments
Odyssey Aviation ASRI 130.95
773-284-2867
[web site]
We've served our guests proudly for over 20 years and now we're an independent organization! Our name has changed, but ownership, management and the friendly faces at each location remain the same. We are your "FSP" - Flight Service Partner. It's our people and our personal commitment - the quality of our partnership - that defines the essence of who we are. Our new entity gives us the freedom to invest in improvements that bring exceptional value 'to the table' for our guests. Please join us, as we celebrate and embark upon our Odyssey, to the next level!

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FS 
100LL 
$5.91 
Jet A 
$5.00 
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Signature Flight Support ASRI 128.925
773-767-4400
[web site]
[email]
According to one story, Chicago didn't get its nickname "Windy City" from the gusty weather. The name was coined more than 100 years ago by a visiting reporter who noticed Chicagoans couldn't stop boasting about their town. Residents can still brag about their city, considered one of the most successful metropolitan areas in the United States. Let Signature-Midway be your guide to the best that Chicago offers.

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FS 
100LL 
$6.10 
Jet A 
$5.11 
GUARANTEED
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 Atlantic Aviation
773-582-5720
[web site]
[email]
Aviation fuel, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Hangars, Passenger terminal and lounge, Rental cars, Courtesy transportation, Pilots lounge / snooze room, ...

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100LL 
$6.39 
Jet A 
$5.49 
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Getting Around: Taxi, Limo, Rental Cars, Mass Transit

 Business Name   Contact   Services / Description Comments
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Where to Stay: Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs, Campgrounds

 The hotels featured here are reported to be very convenient to the Chicago Midway International Airport. If your hotel/inn/B&B/resort is near the Chicago Midway International Airport, provides convenient transportation, or is otherwise attractive to pilots, flight crews, and airport users, consider listing it here.
 Business Name   Contact    Services / Description  Distance Comments
 Holiday Inn Chicago Midway
708-563-6490
[web site]
[email]
[Reservations]
Ground transportation, Public telephone, Internet access, Restrooms, Restaurant, Lodging
 
Hotels.com Three Stars (First Class)   Airport transportation   Wireless Internet Access  
 
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Residence Inn Chicago Midway 708-458-7790
[web site]
[Reservations]
Ground transportation, Internet access, Restrooms, Restaurant, Lodging
 
Hotels.com Three Stars (First Class)   Airport transportation   Wireless Internet Access  
 
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Hilton Oak Lawn 708-425-7800
708-229-8886
[web site]
[email]
[Reservations]
Lodging
 
AAA 3-Diamonds Rating   Mobil Three-Stars   Courtesy shuttle  
 
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AirNav users who flew into KMDW have stayed at...

Miles Price ($)
HOLIDAY INN MIDWAY AIRPORT 1.0 
RESIDENCE INN MARRIOTT MIDWAY 1.0 149-219
HILTON OAK LAWN 3.0 129-199
SLEEP INN MIDWAY AIRPORT BEDFORD PARK 1.1 129-130
FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES BY MARRIOTT-MIDWAY AIRPORT 1.1 119-145
HAMPTON INN CHICAGO/MIDWAY AIRPORT 1.0 115-165
MARRIOTT CHICAGO MIDWAY AIRPORT 1.0 139-199
HARD ROCK HOTEL CHICAGO 9.5 169-709
HILTON GARDEN INN CHICAGO/MIDWAY AIRPORT 1.0 135-195
COMFORT SUITES CHICAGO SCHAUMBURG 23.3 90-120
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES CHICAGO-MIDWAY AIRPORT 0.9 107-169
COURTYARD MIDWAY AIRPORT BY MARRIOTT 1.1 125-175
SUPER 8 MOTEL - BRIDGEVIEW/CHICAGO AREA 4.3 58-85
ESA CHICAGO-MIDWAY 2.1 81-125
DAYS INN BRIDGEVIEW 5.6 59-78
BEST WESTERN INN AND SUITES 3.0 107-169
WYNDHAM LISLE-CHICAGO HOTEL & EXECUTIVE MEETING CENTER 18.5 84-181
 

Other hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport

Miles Price ($)
SKYLARK MOTEL CHICAGO MIDWAY AIRPORT 1.0 75-87
MIDWAY INN CHICAGO 1.7 55-65
FOUR POINTS CHICAGO MIDWAY 1.9 89-159
EXTENDED STAY AMERICA CHICAGO - MIDWAY 2.1 80-100

Distances are approximate, and may vary depending on the actual route traveled and the location of the travel start on the airport.
    

Hotels in other cities near Chicago Midway International Airport

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3 in Westmont
7 in Oakbrook Terrace
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8 in Des Plaines
5 in Itasca
1 in Glendale Heights
1 in East Chicago, IN
13 in Elk Grove Village
7 in Lansing
9 in Hammond, IN
5 in Matteson
7 in Glenview
5 in Romeoville
 

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