Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): Codes, Runways & Location
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (IATA: ORD · ICAO: KORD) is a large airport serving Chicago, United States. It lies at 41.9786° N, 87.9048° W, 680 ft (207 m) above sea level.
Overview of Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Chicago O'Hare 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 ORD and the ICAO code KORD. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport has 8 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3962 m (13000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 680 ft (207 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) about 15 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 ≈ 3,962 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Where is Chicago O'Hare International Airport located?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago, United States. Its coordinates are 41.9786° N, 87.9048° W.
What is the airport code for Chicago O'Hare International Airport?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport has an IATA code of ORD and an ICAO code of KORD.
How long is the runway at Chicago O'Hare International Airport?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport's longest runway is about 3962 m (13000 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Chicago O'Hare International Airport have?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport has 8 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, concrete surfacing.
Is Chicago O'Hare International Airport a major airport?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Chicago O'Hare International Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →