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O'Hare Intl (KORD/ORD) — Chicago, United States

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Customs: Available 24h
Port of entry: Yes, with conditions
Fuel: 100LL, Jet A
Tower: 126.9
Runways: 04L/22R, 04R/22L, 09C/27C, 09L/27R +
Elevation: 672 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 9/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

972 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 914 on the ground · busiest hour 01:00Z

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

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: KORD
Name: O'Hare Intl
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 41.9786
Longitude: -87.9048
Elevation: 672 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: Chicago
IATA Code: ORD
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Chicago
Distance from City: 25.9 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 04L/22R

Designation: 04L/22R
Dimensions: 7500 X 150
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: DME, NDB
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
Remarks: N/A

Runway 04R/22L

Designation: 04R/22L
Dimensions: 8075 X 150
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: DME, NDB
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
Remarks: N/A

Runway 09C/27C

Designation: 09C/27C
Dimensions: 11245 X 200
Surface: concrete
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: DME, NDB
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 09L/27R

Designation: 09L/27R
Dimensions: 7500 X 150
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: DME, NDB
Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS)
Remarks: N/A

Runway 09R/27L

Designation: 09R/27L
Dimensions: 7967 X 150
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: DME, NDB
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
Remarks: N/A

Runway 10C/28C

Designation: 10C/28C
Dimensions: 10801 X 200
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: DME, NDB
Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC
Remarks: N/A

Runway 10L/28R

Designation: 10L/28R
Dimensions: 13000 X 150
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: DME, NDB
Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC
Remarks: N/A

Runway 10R/28L

Designation: 10R/28L
Dimensions: 7500 x 150 ft
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: HIRL
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway H1

Designation: H1
Dimensions: 200 x 100 ft
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: PERI
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 126.900 MHz
Ground: 121.675 MHz
Operations: 121.500, 122.950, 243.000 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 135.400 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

O'Hare 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: +1 773-894-5492
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://www.flychicago.com/ohare/home/pages/default.aspx
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Customs

Open: 00:00:00
Close: 23:59:59
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: $5.17 per 1,000 lbs MTOW
Parking Fee: $0.60 per 1,000 lbs MTOW per hour; overnight rate $1.20 per 1,000 lbs MTOW
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: USD
Remarks: Peak surcharges during slot-controlled hours. FBO handling via Atlantic Aviation and Signature Flight Support.

Fuel Information

Fuel (FAA, public use): 100LL, Jet A Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

Immigration

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
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Voluntary noise abatement program. Fly Quiet program tracks airline compliance. No formal curfew. O'Hare Modernization Program may affect runway availability.

Alternates

KMDW

ICAO: KMDW
Name: Chicago Midway Intl
Distance (NM): 13.4
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes Source: 19 CFR 122.13 List of international airports, 2026-10-13

KRFD

ICAO: KRFD
Name: Chicago/Rockford Intl
Distance (NM): 54.7
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): 58.2
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): 72.8
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)

KMSN

ICAO: KMSN
Name: Dane Co Regl-Truax
Distance (NM): 94.2
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: No: No customs designation in 19 CFR 122.13, 122.15 or FAA NASR Source: 19 CFR 122.13 List of international airports, 2026-10-13

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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.

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Active NOTAMs

A2266/

warning Upcoming

ILS out of service

ORD NAV ILS RWY 22L U/S

2026-10-30 07:30 UTC 2026-10-30 10:00 UTC

A2266/26

warning Upcoming

ILS out of service

ORD NAV ILS RWY 22L U/S

2026-10-30 07:30 UTC 2026-10-30 10:00 UTC

A2346/

warning

Runway closed

RWY 04L/22R CLSD EXC TAX

2026-10-27 10:24 UTC 2026-10-28 11:00 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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Nearby Airports

IL56 McCulley Airport 107 NM KDNV Vermilion Regional Airport 108 NM IS88 Melody Field 110 NM KC16 Frasca Field 111 NM 0LL5 Busboom RLA Restricted Landing Area 112 NM 04IS Van Gorder Airport 112 NM IS26 Niklaus RLA Restricted Landing Area 112 NM 62IS Wilson Airport 114 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at KORD?: The tower frequency at O'Hare Intl is 126.9 MHz.
What fuel is available at KORD?: The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A for public use at O'Hare Intl. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KORD 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
Is customs available at KORD?: Yes, customs at O'Hare Intl is available from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.
Where is KORD located?: O'Hare Intl (KORD) is located in Chicago, United States.
What is the IATA code for KORD?: The IATA code for O'Hare Intl is ORD.
Does KORD have an ILS approach?: Yes, O'Hare Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 04L/22R, 04R/22L, 09L/27R, 09R/27L, 10C/28C, 10L/28R.
Is KORD a 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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