MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport
Chicago · United StatesICAO KMDW
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is an airport serving Chicago, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 41° 47' 9.6" N, 87° 45' 8.7" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 620 feet (189 meters) above sea level. With 74 direct destinations served by 9 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Chicago (GMT-5).
Destinations
74
Airlines
9
Elevation ft
620/ 189m
America/Chicago
GMT-5
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Airport Details
IATA Code
MDW
ICAO Code
KMDW
City
Chicago
Country
United States
Elevation
620 ft
Local Time
11:37 AM (GMT-5)
Coordinates
Latitude:41.7860°
Longitude:-87.7524°
Popular Routes from MDW
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 591 mi | 1h 37m | short-haul | 243 kg | View |
| MSP | Minneapolis, United States | 349 mi | 1h 10m | short-haul | 143 kg | View |
| DEN | Denver, United States | 895 mi | 2h 12m | short-haul | 367 kg | View |
| DTW | Detroit, United States | 228 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 94 kg | View |
| ABQ | Albuquerque, United States | 1,121 mi | 2h 47m | medium-haul | 281 kg | View |
| ALB | Albany, United States | 717 mi | 1h 52m | short-haul | 295 kg | View |
| AUS | Austin, United States | 972 mi | 2h 30m | medium-haul | 244 kg | View |
| BDL | Windsor Locks, United States | 777 mi | 1h 58m | short-haul | 319 kg | View |
| BHM | Birmingham, United States | 570 mi | 1h 35m | short-haul | 234 kg | View |
| BNA | Nashville, United States | 395 mi | 1h 15m | short-haul | 162 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at MDW
9 active airlines serving Chicago Midway International Airport.
Air France
AFFrance
AirTran Airways
FLUnited States
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Frontier Airlines
F9United States
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Porter Airlines
PDCanada
Southwest Airlines
WNUnited States
Sun Country Airlines
SYUnited States
Volaris
Y4Mexico
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Chicago Midway International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | ORD | Chicago | United States | 25 km |
| General Mitchell International Airport | MKE | Milwaukee | United States | 130 km |
| South Bend Regional Airport | SBN | South Bend | United States | 120 km |
| Chicago Rockford International Airport | RFD | Rockford | United States | 120 km |
| University of Illinois Willard Airport | CMI | Champaign | United States | 199 km |
| Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal | BMI | Bloomington | United States | 175 km |
| Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport | AZO | Kalamazoo | United States | 189 km |
| Muskegon County Airport | MKG | Muskegon | United States | 198 km |
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ABRAberdeen
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AKKAkhiok
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CAKAkron
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AUKAlakanuk
San Luis Valley Regional Bergman Field
ALSAlamosa
Albany International Airport
ALBAlbany
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ABYAlbany
Albuquerque International Sunport
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Alexandria International Airport
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 41° 47' 9.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 87° 45' 8.7" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 41.785999
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -87.752403
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Chicago
- UTC Offset
- GMT-5
- Current Local Time
- 11:37 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 620 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 189 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Chicago Midway International Airport?
The IATA code for Chicago Midway International Airport is MDW, and its ICAO code is KMDW. The airport is located in Chicago, United States.
How many destinations can you fly to from MDW?
There are 74 direct destinations available from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States.
What airlines fly from MDW?
There are 9 airlines operating from MDW, including Air France, AirTran Airways, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Chicago Midway International Airport in?
Chicago Midway International Airport is in the America/Chicago timezone (GMT-5). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Chicago Midway International Airport?
Chicago Midway International Airport sits at an elevation of 620 feet (189 meters) above sea level.
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