Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Chicago O'Hare International Airport serves Chicago, United States, under the IATA code ORD and the ICAO code KORD. The field sits at an elevation of 680 ft (207 m), and its clocks follow America/Chicago; all times on this page are the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Every tracked flight due to land at Chicago O'Hare International Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. If a flight you expect is missing, check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights appear under the operating carrier's number.
Basic information about airport
| Airport code: | KORD |
|---|---|
| Type: | large airport |
| Continent: | NA |
| Country code: | US |
| Country: | United States |
| City | Chicago |
| IATA: | ORD |
| Longitude: | -87.9048 |
| Latitude: | 41.9786 |
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Humidity: 72
Wind: 1.24 m/sec
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Key facts about Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is located at 41.9786, -87.9048, at an elevation of 680 ft (207 m) above sea level. There are eight runways on the field, and the assigned runway can make a real difference to taxi times between touchdown and gate. Passenger facilities are spread across four numbered terminals (1, 2, 3 and 5) with nine concourses and around 215 gates, so check yours before you travel. Local time at the airport follows America/Chicago. If you are tracking a flight from another time zone, remember that the times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Over the first 7 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 42.9 aircraft movements per day at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The busiest window so far falls between 19:00-21:00 local time. These figures are refreshed weekly.
Destinations we tracked from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
| # | Destinations | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston (BOS) | 3 | American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines |
| 2 | Louisville (SDF) | 2 | Envoy Air, United Parcel Service |
| 3 | Austin (AUS) | 2 | Envoy Air |
| 4 | Kansas City (MCI) | 2 | Envoy Air, United Airlines |
| 5 | Punta Cana (PUJ) | 2 | United Airlines |
| 6 | New York (EWR) | 2 | United Airlines |
| 7 | Charlotte (CLT) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 8 | Miami (MIA) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 9 | Kowloon City, Kowloon (HKG) | 1 | Cathay Pacific |
| 10 | Bloomington/Normal (BMI) | 1 | Envoy Air |
| 11 | Atlanta (ATL) | 1 | Envoy Air |
| 12 | Columbus (CMH) | 1 | GoJet Airlines |
| 13 | Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | 1 | JetBlue Airways |
| 14 | Columbia (COU) | 1 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 15 | Washington (DCA) | 1 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 16 | Spokane (GEG) | 1 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 17 | Oklahoma City (OKC) | 1 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 18 | Lexington (LEX) | 1 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 19 | Mason City (MCW) | 1 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 20 | Edinburgh (EDI) | 1 | United Airlines |
| 21 | New York (LGA) | 1 | United Airlines |
| 22 | Grand Rapids (GRR) | 1 | United Airlines |
Origins we tracked to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
| # | Origins | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston (BOS) | 4 | Envoy Air, SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines |
| 2 | Paris (CDG) | 2 | Air France |
| 3 | New York (LGA) | 2 | SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines |
| 4 | Philadelphia (PHL) | 2 | United Airlines |
| 5 | Frankfurt am Main (FRA) | 2 | United Airlines |
| 6 | Los Angeles (LAX) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 7 | New York (EWR) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 8 | Puerto Vallarta (PVR) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 9 | Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 10 | Anchorage (ANC) | 1 | Alpine Air Chile |
| 11 | London (LHR) | 1 | British Airways |
| 12 | Lansing (LAN) | 1 | Envoy Air |
| 13 | Oklahoma City (OKC) | 1 | Envoy Air |
| 14 | Tulsa (TUL) | 1 | Envoy Air |
| 15 | Fort Worth (AFW) | 1 | FedEx Express |
| 16 | Las Vegas (LAS) | 1 | Frontier Airlines |
| 17 | Lexington (LEX) | 1 | GoJet Airlines |
| 18 | Warsaw (WAW) | 1 | LOT Polish Airlines |
| 19 | Muskegon (MKG) | 1 | Key Lime Air |
| 20 | St Louis (STL) | 1 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 21 | Nashville (BNA) | 1 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 22 | Johnstown (JST) | 1 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 23 | South Bend (SBN) | 1 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 24 | Portland (PWM) | 1 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 25 | Lincoln (LNK) | 1 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 26 | Rapid City (RAP) | 1 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 27 | Birmingham (BHM) | 1 | SkyWest Airlines |
| 28 | Arnavutköy, Istanbul (IST) | 1 | Turkish Airlines |
| 29 | San Jose (SJC) | 1 | United Airlines |
| 30 | Detroit (DTW) | 1 | United Airlines |
| 31 | Buffalo (BUF) | 1 | United Airlines |
| 32 | Tokyo (HND) | 1 | United Airlines |
| 33 | Reykjavík (KEF) | 1 | United Airlines |
| 34 | Querétaro (QRO) | 1 | Volaris |
We observed 22 different airlines on tracked ORD movements.
Facts last refreshed: 23 July 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Passenger statistics and history
In 2025, Chicago O'Hare handled 84.9 million passengers, ranking among the world's six busiest airports; it held the world number one spot from 1963 to 1998. The field opened in 1944 and was renamed in 1949 after aviator Edward 'Butch' O'Hare. With eight runways it has more than any other airport in the world, and it is a major hub for both United and American Airlines. Traffic figures move from year to year, so read that number as an indication of scale rather than a live count.
Getting to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport lies about 26 km (16 mi) from central Chicago, measured in a straight line. The CTA Blue Line runs directly from the terminals to downtown Chicago via the Loop. Whatever your transport, confirm your terminal before leaving; and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight status
How do I check Chicago O'Hare International Airport arrivals today?
Open the live arrivals page. It lists the flights due to land at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) today with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Chicago O'Hare International Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Chicago O'Hare International Airport on time?
Search your flight number on this site and read the status label: scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted. The estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Chicago O'Hare International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
It does: the OurAirports reference data lists Chicago O'Hare International Airport with scheduled service. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the current boards or the airline for what flies today.
What do the codes ORD and KORD mean?
Both identify the same airport. ORD is the IATA code for Chicago O'Hare International Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; KORD is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Chicago O'Hare International Airport in?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport keeps America/Chicago time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.