Chicago O'Hare International Airport is a large airport serving Chicago, United States. Its IATA code is ORD and its ICAO code is KORD. The airport lies at an elevation of 680 ft (207 m) above sea level. It has 8 runway(s); the longest is 10L/28R, 13,000 ft (3,962 m) long. Local time follows the America/Chicago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ORD
- ICAO code
- KORD
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 680 ft (207 m)
- Coordinates
- 41.9786, -87.9048
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04L/22R | 7,500 ft · 2,286 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 04R/22L | 8,075 ft · 2,461 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 09C/27C | 11,245 ft · 3,427 m | 200 ft · 61 m | concrete | Yes |
| 09L/27R | 7,500 ft · 2,286 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 09R/27L | 11,260 ft · 3,432 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 10C/28C | 10,800 ft · 3,292 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 10L/28R | 13,000 ft · 3,962 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 10R/28L | 7,500 ft · 2,286 m | 150 ft · 46 m | CONCRETE | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | Chicago, United States | 25 km · 16 mi |
| GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | Gary, United States | 57 km · 35 mi |
| MGC Michigan City Municipal Airport | Michigan City, United States | 95 km · 59 mi |
| RFD Chicago Rockford International Airport | Chicago/Rockford, United States | 101 km · 63 mi |
| MKE General Mitchell International Airport | Milwaukee, United States | 108 km · 67 mi |
| SBN South Bend International Airport | South Bend, United States | 135 km · 84 mi |
| MSN Dane County Regional Truax Field | Madison, United States | 174 km · 108 mi |
| BMI Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal | Bloomington/Normal, United States | 187 km · 116 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ORD. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 976 | 607 | 527 | View route |
| JFK New York | 1,188 | 738 | 641 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,719 | 1,689 | 1,468 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,802 | 1,741 | 1,513 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,344 | 3,942 | 3,425 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,665 | 4,141 | 3,599 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,971 | 4,331 | 3,764 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,428 | 5,237 | 4,551 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,785 | 5,459 | 4,743 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,124 | 6,291 | 5,466 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,562 | 6,563 | 5,703 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,641 | 7,233 | 6,286 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,022 | 7,470 | 6,492 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,019 | 8,711 | 7,569 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,862 | 9,235 | 8,025 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,051 | 9,352 | 8,127 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.000 |
| ASOS | ASOS | 135.400 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 135.400 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.600 |
| DEP | DEP | 125.000 |
| GND | GND | 121.675 |
| PTD | PTD | 126.200 |
| TWR | TWR | 126.900 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Chicago O'Hare International Airport?
The IATA code of Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD and its ICAO code is KORD.
Where is Chicago O'Hare International Airport located?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is in Chicago, Illinois, United States, at 41.9786, -87.9048.
What time zone is Chicago O'Hare International Airport in?
Chicago O'Hare 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 O'Hare International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 10L/28R, 13,000 ft (3,962 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), about 25 km (16 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.