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Chicago Midway International (MDW)
Chicago, IL · ICAO KMDW
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- FAA status now
- No delays
- Temperature
- 57°F
- Observed 10/26/2026, 9:53 PM CDT
- On-time arrivals, Aug 2026
- 68.6%
- 6,734 scheduled arrivals
- Canceled departures, Aug 2026
- 0.5%
Is MDW delayed right now?
Airport-wide delays, ground stops and closures from the FAA
No FAA-reported delays, ground stops or closures right now
FAA status as of 10/26/2026, 10:11 PM CDT. It covers the airport as a whole, not individual flights.
Weather at MDW
Latest airport observation (METAR) from the National Weather Service
- Temperature
- 57°F
- Dew point
- 50°F
- Wind
- From the NE at 8 mph
- Visibility
- 10+ miles
- Lowest cloud ceiling
- 16,000 ft
- Pressure
- 30.30 inHg
- Flight category
- VFR (visual flight rules)
Observed 10/26/2026, 9:53 PM CDT at KMDW (MDW). Raw report: METAR KMDW 270253Z 04007KT 10SM BKN160 BKN200 OVC250 14/10 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP260 T01390100 58004
MDW on-time arrivals by month
Share of scheduled arrivals that landed less than 15 minutes late. Canceled and diverted flights count as late.
August 2025 to August 2026. Only airlines that report to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics are included. Months with fewer than 30 flights are left out.
Airlines at MDW, August 2026
Departures by reporting airline
| Airline | Departures | Left on time | Canceled | Avg. delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines Co. (WN) | 6,507 | 60.3% | 0.4% | 25 min |
| Delta Air Lines Inc. (DL) | 118 | 77.1% | 0.0% | 15 min |
| Frontier Airlines Inc. (F9) | 87 | 69.0% | 3.4% | 28 min |
| Allegiant Air (G4) | 25 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Average delay is the total minutes late divided by all flights that operated, including flights that left early or on time. Fewer than 30 flights shows as Not reported.
Average fare from MDW
Domestic itineraries, Q2 2026
$354.24 compared with $445.26 nationwide, +13.9% from a year earlier.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 10% ticket sample. Compare airports
Airport facts
- FAA code
- MDW
- ICAO code
- KMDW
- City
- Chicago, IL
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Cook
- Elevation
- 620 ft above sea level
- Certification
- Class I: scheduled and unscheduled large air carrier service
- Control tower
- Yes
- Ownership
- Public
- Coordinates
- 41.7856, -87.7527
Runways
- Runway 13L/31R6,522 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt and concrete
- Runway 04R/22L6,445 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt and concrete
- Runway 04L/22R5,507 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt
- Runway 13R/31L3,859 ft × 60 ft · Asphalt
FAA NASR data effective 09/03/2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is MDW airport delayed today?
- As of 10/26/2026, 10:11 PM CDT, the FAA reports no airport-wide delays, ground stops or closures at MDW. Individual flights can still be late, so check with your airline.
- What is the on-time rate at MDW?
- In August 2026, 68.6% of 6,734 scheduled arrivals at MDW landed less than 15 minutes late, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
- Which airlines fly from MDW?
- In August 2026, reporting airlines at MDW included Southwest Airlines Co, Delta Air Lines Inc, Frontier Airlines Inc, Allegiant Air. Other airlines may also serve the airport.
- How long is the longest runway at MDW?
- The longest runway at Chicago Midway International is runway 13L/31R, 6,522 feet long, according to FAA records.
- What airports are near MDW?
- Nearby airports with airline service include Chicago O'Hare International (ORD, 15 mi), Gary/Chicago International (GYY, 21 mi), Porter County Regional (VPZ, 45 mi), South Bend International (SBN, 74 mi).
Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, FAA NASR, NOAA Aviation Weather Center, Bureau of Transportation Statistics