KMDW — Chicago Midway INTL
Chicago, IL · Elevation 619.8 ft · 41.7856, -87.7527
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04L/22R | 5,507 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | Medium intensity | 04L 47° / 22R 227° | 04L PAPI (4-light, left) / 22R PAPI (4-light, left) | 04L 758 ft / 22R 878 ft |
| 04R/22L | 6,445 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt/Concrete (excellent) | High intensity | 04R 47° / 22L 227° | 04R PAPI (4-light, left) / 22L PAPI (4-light, right) | 04R 518 ft / 22L 635 ft |
| 13L/31R | 6,522 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt/Concrete (excellent) | High intensity | 13L 138° / 31R 318° | 13L PAPI (4-light, right) / 31R PAPI (4-light, left) | 13L 463 ft / 31R 696 ft |
| 13R/31L | 3,859 ft | 60 ft | Asphalt (excellent) | Medium intensity | 13R 138° / 31L 318° | — | — |
Frequencies
- UNICOM
- 122.95 MHz
- TWR
- 135.2 MHz — Midway Tower
- TWR
- 269.125 MHz — Midway Tower
- GND
- 118.075 MHz — Midway Ground
- CLD
- 124.625 MHz — Midway Clearance Delivery
- ATIS
- 132.75 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 126.05 MHz — Chicago Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 128.2 MHz — Chicago Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 353.875 MHz — Chicago Approach/Departure
- CLASS C
- 119.45 MHz
- CLASS C
- 269.125 MHz
- CLASS C/S
- 135.2 MHz
- EMERG
- 121.5 MHz
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A-1 (Prist)
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Magnetic variation
- 4°W (2015)
- Flight service
- Kankakee FSS (IKK) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- MDW ↗
Remarks (8)
- ARFF INDEX "D" EQPT AVBL WITH 8 HRS NOTIFICATION TO ARPT OPNS 773-838-0677.
- NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES: ALL DEPARTURES ARE REQUESTED TO EXPEDITE CLIMB THROUGH 1500 FT MSL 2200-0600 DLY.
- ARPT CLSD TO SOLO STUDENT TRAINING.
- BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- CLOSE-IN OBST ALL RYS EXCEPT RY 13R/31L TOO NUMEROUS TO ITEMIZE.
- RY 22L PREFERRED DEP RY 2200-0700.
- TWY A CLSD TO ACFT OVR 94 FT WINGSPAN.
- TWY F CLSD TO ACFT OVR 94 FT WINGSPAN.
Quick facts
- How long is the runway at KMDW?
- KMDW has 4 runways; the longest is 6,522 ft.
- Does KMDW have fuel?
- Yes — KMDW has 100LL, Jet A-1 (Prist) available, per FAA NASR data.
- Which Flight Service Station serves KMDW?
- Kankakee FSS (IKK) serves KMDW. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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- KLOT — Lewis University — 22 mi
- 06C — Schaumburg RGNL — 23 mi
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