Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): Codes, Runways & Location
Chicago Midway International Airport (IATA: MDW · ICAO: KMDW) is a large airport serving Chicago, United States. It lies at 41.7860° N, 87.7524° W, 620 ft (189 m) above sea level.
Overview of Chicago Midway International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Chicago in United States. It is identified by the IATA code MDW and the ICAO code KMDW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Chicago Midway International Airport has 4 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1988 m (6522 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 620 ft (189 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) about 25 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,988 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Midway International Airport
Where is Chicago Midway International Airport located?
Chicago Midway International Airport is located in Chicago, United States. Its coordinates are 41.7860° N, 87.7524° W.
What is the airport code for Chicago Midway International Airport?
Chicago Midway International Airport has an IATA code of MDW and an ICAO code of KMDW.
How long is the runway at Chicago Midway International Airport?
Chicago Midway International Airport's longest runway is about 1988 m (6522 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Chicago Midway International Airport have?
Chicago Midway International Airport has 4 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, concrete surfacing.
Is Chicago Midway International Airport a major airport?
Chicago Midway International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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