Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13L/31R 134° / 314° true |
6,522 ft1,988 m | 150 ft46 m | concrete · lit |
| 04R/22L 43° / 223° true |
6,445 ft1,964 m | 150 ft46 m | asphalt and concrete · lit |
| 04L/22R 43° / 223° true |
5,507 ft1,679 m | 150 ft46 m | asphalt · lit |
| 13R/31L 134° / 314° true |
3,859 ft1,176 m | 60 ft18 m | concrete · lit |
Runway numbers are the magnetic heading divided by ten, rounded; L, C and R mark parallel runways. Displaced thresholds shorten the usable length at some ends.
Location and time
| Coordinates | 41.8°N, 87.8°W (41.786, -87.7524) |
|---|---|
| Region | Illinois, United States |
| Time zone | America/Chicago: UTC−6 standard time, UTC−5 during daylight saving time |
| Official site | www.flychicago.com/midway/home/pages/... |
Distances and flight times to world hubs
| Hub | Distance | From MDW | To MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago ORD | 25 km15 mi | 1 h 05 min | 1 h 05 min |
| Toronto YYZ | 696 km432 mi | 1 h 45 min | 1 h 55 min |
| Atlanta ATL | 952 km592 mi | 2 h 05 min | 2 h 10 min |
| New York JFK | 1,174 km730 mi | 2 h 15 min | 2 h 35 min |
| Mexico City MEX | 2,705 km1,681 mi | 4 h 15 min | 4 h |
| Los Angeles LAX | 2,812 km1,747 mi | 4 h 35 min | 3 h 55 min |
| London LHR | 6,349 km3,945 mi | 7 h 45 min | 8 h 50 min |
| Paris CDG | 6,669 km4,144 mi | 8 h 05 min | 9 h 15 min |
| Frankfurt FRA | 6,977 km4,335 mi | 8 h 25 min | 9 h 35 min |
| São Paulo GRU | 8,403 km5,222 mi | 10 h 20 min | 10 h 50 min |
| Istanbul IST | 8,792 km5,463 mi | 10 h 25 min | 11 h 45 min |
| Tokyo HND | 10,149 km6,306 mi | 13 h 15 min | 12 h |
| Beijing PEK | 10,587 km6,578 mi | 13 h 20 min | 12 h 50 min |
| Doha DOH | 11,468 km7,126 mi | 13 h 25 min | 14 h 50 min |
| Dubai DXB | 11,652 km7,240 mi | 13 h 40 min | 15 h |
| Delhi DEL | 12,040 km7,481 mi | 14 h 30 min | 15 h |
| Hong Kong HKG | 12,547 km7,796 mi | 15 h 45 min | 14 h 55 min |
| Johannesburg JNB | 14,004 km8,702 mi | 16 h 15 min | 17 h 45 min |
| Sydney SYD | 14,871 km9,240 mi | 18 h 50 min | 17 h 10 min |
| Singapore SIN | 15,075 km9,367 mi | 18 h 30 min | 17 h 50 min |
Estimated scheduled flight times for a nonstop flight; whether one operates is not something we track. Linked hubs have a full route page.
Nearest airports with scheduled flights
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| Chicago ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | 25 km15 mi NNW |
| Gary GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | 34 km21 mi ESE |
| Michigan City MGC Michigan City Municipal Airport | 78 km48 mi E |
| South Bend SBN South Bend International Airport | 119 km74 mi E |
| Chicago/Rockford RFD Chicago Rockford International Airport | 120 km75 mi WNW |
| Milwaukee MKE General Mitchell International Airport | 130 km81 mi N |
| West Lafayette LAF Purdue University Airport | 167 km104 mi SSE |
| Bloomington/Normal BMI Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal | 175 km109 mi SW |
How far can you get?
Of the 265 airports with guides on this site, roughly this many are within a nonstop flight of:
283 hours
586 hours
939 hours
14912 hours
Radio frequencies
| Service | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach/departure | APP/DEP | 118.400 |
| ASOS | ASOS | 132.750 |
| ATIS (recorded airport information) | ATIS | 132.750 |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 121.850 |
| Ground | GND | 121.650 |
| Tower | TWR | 118.700 |
| Unicom | UNICOM | 122.950 |
From OurAirports’ community-maintained list. Frequencies change; check the current official publication. Not for navigation.
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