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CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL

CHICAGO, Illinois

VFR20 Active NOTAMsUpdated 14 min ago619.8 ft MSL

4

Runways

13

Frequencies

0

Procedures

20

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

KMDW

FAA

MDW

Elevation

619.8 ft MSL

Runways

4

Frequencies

13

Tower

Yes

Fuel

100LL,A1+

Coordinates

41.786, -87.753

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

619.8 ft MSL

Control Tower

Yes

Fuel Types

100LL,A1+

ARTCC

CHICAGO

Coordinates

41.7856, -87.7527

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

ALL

Current Weather

METAR KMDW 132253Z 03009KT 10SM BKN085 12/02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP179 T01220017

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

30° at 9 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

12.2°C

Dewpoint

1.7°C

Altimeter

1018.00 inHg

Cloud Cover

BKN

Observed 2026-05-13 22:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at KMDW. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Lake in the Hills facing West
Live

Lake in the Hills

West · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

42 NM away

Weather camera at Illinois Valley Regional facing East
Live

Illinois Valley Regional

East · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

88 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
04L/22R5,507 ft150 ftASPHMED
04R/22L6,445 ft150 ftASPH-CONCHIGH
13L/31R6,522 ft150 ftASPH-CONCHIGH
13R/31L3,859 ft60 ftASPHMED

Frequencies

APCH (3)CD (1)CLASS C (3)D-ATIS (1)EMERG (1)GND (1)LCL (2)UNICOM (1)
TypeFrequencyName
APCH/P DEP/P353.875CHICAGO TRACON
APCH/P DEP/P128.2CHICAGO TRACON
APCH/S DEP/S126.05CHICAGO TRACON
CD/PXXX.XXXCHICAGO MIDWAY INTL
CLASS CXXX.XXXCHICAGO MIDWAY INTL
CLASS CXXX.XXXCHICAGO MIDWAY INTL
CLASS C/SXXX.XXXCHICAGO MIDWAY INTL
D-ATISXXX.XXXCHICAGO MIDWAY INTL
EMERGXXX.XXXCHICAGO MIDWAY INTL
GND/PXXX.XXXCHICAGO MIDWAY INTL
LCL/PXXX.XXXCHICAGO MIDWAY INTL
LCL/PXXX.XXXCHICAGO MIDWAY INTL
UNICOMXXX.XXXCHICAGO MIDWAY INTL

Active NOTAMs

20 ActiveDOM: 11INTL: 9

MDW 26/224

2026-05-14 03:00 2026-05-14 11:00

A4487/26

2026-05-14 03:00 2026-05-14 11:00

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KMDW Operational Overview

Location & Facility

CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL (KMDW) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in CHICAGO, Illinois, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 619.8 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.7856°N, 87.7527°W.

Runways

CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL has 4 runways. The longest runway (04L/22R) measures 5,507 feet by 150 feet with a asph surface. Other runways include 04R/22L (6,445 ft, ASPH-CONC), 13L/31R (6,522 ft, ASPH-CONC), 13R/31L (3,859 ft, ASPH).

Communications & Operations

CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL is a towered airport. A total of 13 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Services & Fuel

CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL offers 100LL,A1+ fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Weather Cameras

2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations. There are currently 20 active NOTAMs for this facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KMDW?

KMDW is the ICAO identifier for CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL, a public-use airport located in CHICAGO, Illinois, United States.

How many runways does CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL have?

CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL (KMDW) has 4 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KMDW?

The field elevation of CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL is 619.8 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at KMDW?

Yes, CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL offers 100LL,A1+ fuel.

What are the current weather conditions at KMDW?

The current flight category at CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at KMDW?

There are currently 20 active NOTAMs for CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL. Sign up for AeroCopilot to read decoded NOTAM text and AI interpretations.

How do I access complete data for KMDW?

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Where is CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL located?

CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL (KMDW) is located in CHICAGO, Illinois, United States, at an elevation of 619.8 ft MSL.

Does KMDW have weather cameras?

KMDW does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 12, 03:31 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 10:53 PM UTCSource: FAA faa-nms-notam· Updated May 13, 10:53 PM UTC