Chicago O'Hare International Airport

KORD / ORD

Chicago, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
17:51Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
8 kt
90°
8 SM
Visibility
3,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KORD 041751Z 09008KT 8SM OVC038 07/01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP210 T00720011 10078 20006 58019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 680 ft
OVC 3,800 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,480 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (680 ft)
Pressure Alt
448 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -349 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KORD 041723Z 0418/0524 08009KT P6SM SCT020 OVC060 TEMPO 0418/0421 5SM BR BKN020 FM042100 09009KT 6SM BR SCT008 BKN015 OVC050 TEMPO 0422/0502 2SM -SHRADZ BR BKN004 FM050200 04006KT 3SM -SHRADZ BR SCT002 OVC004 FM050800 04005KT 1 1/2SM -SHRADZ BR SCT002 OVC004 PROB30 0509/0515 1/2SM -RADZ FG VV002 FM051800 04007KT 4SM BR SCT003 OVC005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:05Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
21:00Z FM042100
+3h
MVFR 90° 9 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Mist
22:00Z TEMPO
+4h
LIFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 400 ft
Light Showers RADZ, Mist
02:00Z FM050200
+8h
LIFR 40° 6 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 400 ft
Light Showers RADZ, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ORD
04L
22R
04R
22L
09L ✈️
27R
09C ✈️
27C
09R ✈️
27L
10L ✈️
28R
10C ✈️
28C
10R ✈️
28L
14L
32R
15
33
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04L/22R 7,500 ft 150 ft ASP 39°
5.0 kt 6.2 kt
51° angle
04R/22L 8,075 ft 150 ft ASP 42°
5.4 kt 5.9 kt
48° angle
✈️ 09C/27C
Active: 09C
11,245 ft 200 ft concrete 90°
8.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 09L/27R
Active: 09L
7,500 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
8.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 09R/27L
Active: 09R
7,967 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
8.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 10C/28C
Active: 10C
10,801 ft 200 ft CON 90°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
✈️ 10L/28R
Active: 10L
13,000 ft 150 ft CON 90°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
✈️ 10R/28L
Active: 10R
7,500 ft 150 ft CONCRETE 90°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
14L/32R 10,005 ft 150 ft ASP 140°
5.1 kt 6.1 kt
50° angle
15/33 9,686 ft 200 ft ASP 140°
5.1 kt 6.1 kt
50° angle
18/36 5,332 ft 150 ft ASP 180°
0.0 kt 8.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KORD

4,962 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67%
MVFR
24.3%
IFR
6.9%
LIFR
1.8%

Chicago O'Hare International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 4.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.8%
NE
5.7%
E
8.1%
SE
6.4%
S
13.6%
SW
16.9%
W
20.7%
NW
13.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.4°C
Range: -24°C to 32°C
-24°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04L/22R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt
Runway 04R/22L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt
Runway 09C/27C
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt
Runway 09L/27R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt
Runway 09R/27L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt
Runway 10C/28C
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 10L/28R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 10R/28L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 14L/32R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,962 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KORD
IATA Code: ORD
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 680 ft MSL

Location

City: Chicago
Country: US
Latitude: 41.978600°
Longitude: -87.904800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04L/22R
Length: 7,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 04R/22L
Length: 8,075 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09C/27C
Length: 11,245 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: concrete
ILS: No
Runway 09L/27R
Length: 7,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09R/27L
Length: 7,967 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10C/28C
Length: 10,801 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 10L/28R
Length: 13,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 10R/28L
Length: 7,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CONCRETE
ILS: No
Runway 14L/32R
Length: 10,005 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 9,686 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 5,332 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Overview

Chicago O'Hare International Airport is a major aviation hub located in the Chicago metropolitan area. As one of the busiest airports in the world, O'Hare serves as a critical transportation center with extensive commercial and cargo operations. The airport features multiple runways with varying lengths, accommodating a wide range of aircraft types and operational requirements.

Flying Conditions

Chicago experiences significant seasonal weather variations that can impact airport operations. Winter months typically bring challenging conditions with potential snow and low visibility, while summer can present thunderstorm and convective activity. The airport's elevation of 680 ft MSL provides a relatively moderate terrain profile for approach and departure procedures.

Notable Features

O'Hare's runway configuration is complex, featuring 11 total runways with lengths ranging from 5,332 ft to 13,000 ft. The longest runways (10R/28L at 13,000 ft and 10L/28R at 10,801 ft) provide extensive capacity for heavy aircraft and long-haul operations. The airport's multiple parallel runway configurations offer operational flexibility in various wind and traffic conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection at O'Hare will depend on current wind direction, with multiple options available for most wind conditions. The substantial runway lengths and multiple concrete and asphalt surfaces provide pilots with significant operational flexibility. Pilots should be prepared for potential complex approach sequences due to the airport's high-traffic environment and multiple parallel runway configurations.

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.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.