Chicago Midway International Airport is a large airport serving Chicago, United States. Its IATA code is MDW and its ICAO code is KMDW. The airport lies at an elevation of 620 ft (189 m) above sea level. It has 4 runway(s); the longest is 13L/31R, 6,522 ft (1,988 m) long. Local time follows the America/Chicago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MDW
- ICAO code
- KMDW
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 620 ft (189 m)
- Coordinates
- 41.7860, -87.7524
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04L/22R | 5,507 ft · 1,679 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 04R/22L | 6,445 ft · 1,964 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Partially paved | Yes |
| 13L/31R | 6,522 ft · 1,988 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 13R/31L | 3,859 ft · 1,176 m | 60 ft · 18 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Chicago Midway International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Chicago, United States | 25 km · 16 mi |
| GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | Gary, United States | 34 km · 21 mi |
| MGC Michigan City Municipal Airport | Michigan City, United States | 78 km · 48 mi |
| SBN South Bend International Airport | South Bend, United States | 119 km · 74 mi |
| RFD Chicago Rockford International Airport | Chicago/Rockford, United States | 120 km · 75 mi |
| MKE General Mitchell International Airport | Milwaukee, United States | 130 km · 81 mi |
| LAF Purdue University Airport | West Lafayette, United States | 167 km · 104 mi |
| BMI Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal | Bloomington/Normal, United States | 175 km · 109 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MDW. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 952 | 592 | 514 | View route |
| JFK New York | 1,174 | 730 | 634 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,705 | 1,681 | 1,461 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,812 | 1,747 | 1,518 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,349 | 3,945 | 3,428 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,669 | 4,144 | 3,601 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,977 | 4,335 | 3,767 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,403 | 5,222 | 4,537 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,792 | 5,463 | 4,747 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,149 | 6,306 | 5,480 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,587 | 6,578 | 5,716 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,652 | 7,240 | 6,291 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,040 | 7,481 | 6,501 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,004 | 8,702 | 7,562 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,871 | 9,240 | 8,030 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,075 | 9,367 | 8,140 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 118.400 |
| ASOS | ASOS | 132.750 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 132.750 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.850 |
| GND | GND | 121.650 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.700 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Chicago Midway International Airport?
The IATA code of Chicago Midway International Airport is MDW and its ICAO code is KMDW.
Where is Chicago Midway International Airport located?
Chicago Midway International Airport is in Chicago, Illinois, United States, at 41.7860, -87.7524.
What time zone is Chicago Midway International Airport in?
Chicago Midway International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Chicago Midway International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 13L/31R, 6,522 ft (1,988 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Chicago Midway International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 25 km (16 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.