Chicago Midway International Airport

KMDW / MDW

Chicago, US

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
19:53Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
9kt
80°
10 SM
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.04
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

KMDW 141953Z 08009KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP162 T02780172 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.04 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.43 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (620 ft)
Pressure Alt
500 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 2,209 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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KMDW 141720Z 1418/1524 09010KT P6SM FEW300
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 10kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
MDW
04L ✈️
22R
04R ✈️
22L
13L
31R
13C
31C
13R
31L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04L/22R
Active: 04L
 5,507 ft 150 ft ASP 43°
↑ 6.9kt • ↔ 5.8kt
40° angle
✈️ 04R/22L
Active: 04R
 6,446 ft 150 ft PEM 43°
↑ 6.9kt • ↔ 5.8kt
40° angle
13C/31C 6,522 ft 150 ft CON 134°
↑ 5.3kt • ↔ 7.3kt
54° angle
13L/31R 5,141 ft 150 ft ASP 134°
↑ 5.3kt • ↔ 7.3kt
54° angle
13R/31L 3,859 ft 60 ft CON 134°
↑ 5.3kt • ↔ 7.3kt
54° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Chicago Midway International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMDW
IATA Code: MDW
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 620 ft MSL

Location

City: Chicago
Country: US
Latitude: 41.785999°
Longitude: -87.752403°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 04L/22R
Length: 5,507 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 04R/22L
Length: 6,446 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 13C/31C
Length: 6,522 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 13L/31R
Length: 5,141 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13R/31L
Length: 3,859 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW/MDW) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Chicago, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 620 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 5 runways (04L/22R, 04R/22L, 13C/31C, 13L/31R, 13R/31L) with ASP and PEM and CON surfaces . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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