Chicago Midway Intl
Chicago Midway Intl (KMDW/MDW) serves Chicago, United States. This is a major international airport with 5 runways (04L/22R, 04R/22L). Field elevation is 620 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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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: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), LOC
- 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 CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 13C/31C
- Designation: 13C/31C
- Dimensions: 6522 X 150
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC
- 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 CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 13R/31L
- Designation: 13R/31L
- Dimensions: 3859 X 60
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.700 MHz
- Ground: 121.650 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 132.750 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- 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: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: $4.07 per 1,000 lbs MTOW
- Parking Fee: $0.5 per 1,000 lbs MTOW per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: FBO services by Signature Flight Support and Landmark Aviation. Volume discounts may be available. International facility fees additional where applicable.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available from Atlantic Aviation and Landmark Aviation. Contract fuel accepted. Prices subject to market conditions.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Voluntary noise abatement procedures between 2200-0700 local. Stage 2 aircraft prohibited. Chapter 3 minimum required.
Alternates
KORD
- ICAO: KORD
- Name: -O'Hare Intl
- Distance (NM): 13.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required. Terminal 5 handles international arrivals. CBP Global Entry kiosks available. FIS for GA at Atlantic Aviation.
KSBN
- ICAO: KSBN
- Name: South Bend Intl
- Distance (NM): 64.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. Not a designated port of entry; international flights require prior CBP arrangement or must clear customs at a designated POE.
KRFD
- ICAO: KRFD
- Name: Chicago/Rockford Intl
- Distance (NM): 64.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
KMKE
- ICAO: KMKE
- Name: Gen Mitchell Intl
- Distance (NM): 70.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.
Airport Services
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United States Permit Requirements
- 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
No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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?
- Chicago Midway Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does KMDW require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Chicago Midway Intl (United States).