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Chicago Midway Intl (KMDW/MDW) — Chicago, United States
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- 100LL, Jet A-1+
- Tower
- 118.7
- Runways
- 04L/22R, 04R/22L, 13C/31C, 13L/31R +
- Elevation
- 620 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
4/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
8/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
381 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 89 on the ground · busiest hour 13:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: KMDW
- Name: Chicago Midway Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 41.785999
- Longitude: -87.752403
- Elevation: 620 ft
- Country: United States
- Municipality: Chicago
- IATA Code: MDW
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Distance from City: 14.5 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 04L/22R
- Designation: 04L/22R
- Dimensions: 5507 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS) RWY 22R
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 04R/22L
- Designation: 04R/22L
- Dimensions: 6446 X 150
- Surface: PEM
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: ILS OR LOC RWY 04R, RNAV (RNP) X RWY 22L, RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 04R, RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 22L, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 04R, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 22L
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 13C/31C
- Designation: 13C/31C
- Dimensions: 6522 X 150
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 13L/31R
- Designation: 13L/31R
- Dimensions: 5141 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: ILS OR LOC RWY 13L, ILS OR LOC RWY 31R, RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 13L, RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 31R, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 13L, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 31R
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 13R/31L
- Designation: 13R/31L
- Dimensions: 3859 X 60
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: No published approach (FAA)
- Remarks: N/A
Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.700 MHz
- Ground: 121.650 MHz
- Operations: 121.500, 122.950 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 132.750 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Chicago Midway Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +1 773-686-8060
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.flychicago.com/midway/home/pages/default.aspx
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Not recorded
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: Customs available per FAA NASR data
Fees
- Landing Fee: None for non-commercial users Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
- Parking Fee: Not recorded
- Handling Mandatory: Not recorded
- Currency: Not recorded
- Remarks: Not recorded
Fuel Information
- Fuel (FAA, public use): 100LL, Jet A-1+ Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes Source: 19 CFR 122.13 List of international airports, 2026-10-13
- APIS Required: Yes, for private aircraft arriving from or departing to another country (CBP eAPIS) Source: 19 CFR 122.22 Electronic manifest for private aircraft, 2026-10-01
- GAR Required: Not recorded
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Not recorded
- Remarks: Not recorded
Alternates
KORD
- ICAO: KORD
- Name: -O'Hare Intl
- Distance (NM): 13.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
KSBN
- ICAO: KSBN
- Name: South Bend Intl
- Distance (NM): 64.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: User fee airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.15); CBP needs 24 hours prior permission; for weekend service call before 1600 Friday (NASR) Source: 19 CFR 122.15 User fee airports, 2026-10-13 (last amended 2025-11-17)
KRFD
- ICAO: KRFD
- Name: Chicago/Rockford Intl
- Distance (NM): 64.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14); customs needs 2 hours advance notice during business hours, Mon-Fri 0830-1700 (NASR) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
KMKE
- ICAO: KMKE
- Name: Gen Mitchell Intl
- Distance (NM): 70.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
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United States Permit Requirements
Fast
Landing: 1d
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:
No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.
Active NOTAMs
A9522/26
warning
Runway closed
RWY 13L/31R CLSD
2026-10-27 16:00 UTC
2026-10-27 18:30 UTC
A9522/
warning
Runway closed
RWY 13L/31R CLSD
2026-10-27 16:00 UTC
2026-10-27 18:30 UTC
A9307/26
warning
Runway closed
RWY 22L CLSD TO LDG
2026-10-19 20:34 UTC
2026-11-13 17:00 UTC
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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at KMDW?
- The tower frequency at Chicago Midway Intl is 118.7 MHz.
- What fuel is available at KMDW?
- The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A-1+ for public use at Chicago Midway Intl. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
- Does KMDW require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
- Where is KMDW located?
- Chicago Midway Intl (KMDW) is located in Chicago, United States.
- What is the IATA code for KMDW?
- The IATA code for Chicago Midway Intl is MDW.
- Does KMDW have an ILS approach?
- Yes, the FAA publishes ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches at Chicago Midway Intl to runways 04R, 13L, 31R. Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC.
- Is KMDW a port of entry?
- Yes. International flights can clear customs and immigration at Chicago Midway Intl. Source: 19 CFR 122.13 List of international airports, 2026-10-13.