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Chicago Midway International Airport

KMDW / MDW

Chicago, US

Last Updated

Jan 17, 13:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

13:53Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

-11°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: -17°C

16kt

250°

10 SM

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

29.93

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMDW 171353Z 25016KT 10SM FEW027 FEW060 SCT250 M11/M17 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP150 T11061167

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 620ft

FEW 2,700ft AGL

FEW 6,000ft AGL

SCT 25,000ft AGL

🌤️

FEW

Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)

2,700ft

AGL (Above Ground)

3,320ft AMSL

🌤️

FEW

Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)

6,000ft

AGL (Above Ground)

6,620ft AMSL

⛅

SCT

Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)

25,000ft

AGL (Above Ground)

25,620ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

29.93 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

29.32 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (620 ft)

Pressure Alt

610 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: -2,361 ft

ISA Deviation: -24.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF KMDW 171120Z 1712/1818 26014G24KT P6SM SCT025 TEMPO 1718/1721 P6SM -SN BKN025 FM172100 25013G21KT 4SM -SN BR OVC025 TEMPO 1723/1803 2SM -SN BR OVC020 FM180600 27014G24KT P6SM -SN SCT015 OVC025 FM181000 25012G20KT P6SM SCT015 BKN025

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

14:01Z BASE

+0h

VFR 260° 14kt

Visibility: >6SM

18:00Z TEMPO

+4h

MVFR

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 2,500ft

Light Snow

21:00Z FM172100

+7h

MVFR 250° 13kt

Visibility: 4SM

Ceiling: 2,500ft

Light Snow, Mist

23:00Z TEMPO

+9h

IFR

Visibility: 2SM

Ceiling: 2,000ft

Light Snow, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Data Sources

• Current conditions from METAR observations
• Historical data from past 24 hours
• No forecast or predicted data included
• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Airport Runway Layout

↑

MDW

04L

22R ✈️

04R

22L ✈️

13L

31R

13C

31C

13R

31L

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 04L/22R Active: 22R	5,507 ft	150 ft	ASP	43°	↑ 13.9kt • ↔ 8.0kt 30° angle
✈️ 04R/22L Active: 22L	6,446 ft	150 ft	PEM	43°	↑ 13.9kt • ↔ 8.0kt 30° angle
13C/31C	6,522 ft	150 ft	CON	134°	↓ 7.0kt • ↔ 14.4kt 116° angle
13L/31R	5,141 ft	150 ft	ASP	134°	↓ 7.0kt • ↔ 14.4kt 116° angle
13R/31L	3,859 ft	60 ft	CON	134°	↓ 7.0kt • ↔ 14.4kt 116° 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.