Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Chicago Midway International Airport (IATA: MDW, ICAO: KMDW) serves Chicago, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 620 ft (189 m), and its clocks follow America/Chicago; all times on this page are the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Chicago Midway International Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
The arrivals page lists every tracked flight due to land at Chicago Midway International Airport today, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; the departures page does the same for outbound flights. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | KMDW |
|---|---|
| IATA | MDW |
| Type | International airport |
| City | Chicago |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.786, -87.7524 |
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about Chicago Midway International Airport
You will find Chicago Midway International Airport at 41.7860, -87.7524, at an elevation of 620 ft (189 m) above sea level. The airfield has four runways, and which one a flight uses can noticeably change taxi times between touchdown and gate. The airport keeps America/Chicago time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at Chicago Midway International Airport
Over the last 30 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 7.2 aircraft movements per day at Chicago Midway International Airport. The busiest window so far falls between 11:00-13:00 local time. These figures are refreshed weekly.
Destinations we tracked from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
| # | Destinations | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 4 | Frontier Airlines |
| 2 | Hartford (BDL) | 3 | Southwest Airlines |
| 3 | Philadelphia (PHL) | 2 | Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines |
| 4 | Toronto (YTZ) | 2 | Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forests |
| 5 | Albany (ALB) | 2 | Southwest Airlines |
| 6 | New York (LGA) | 2 | Southwest Airlines |
| 7 | Atlanta (ATL) | 1 | Frontier Airlines |
| 8 | Oakland (OAK) | 1 | Southwest Airlines |
| 9 | Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) | 1 | Southwest Airlines |
| 10 | Cancún (CUN) | 1 | Southwest Airlines |
| 11 | Minneapolis (MSP) | 1 | Southwest Airlines |
| 12 | Washington (IAD) | 1 | Southwest Airlines |
| 13 | Denver (DEN) | 1 | Southwest Airlines |
| 14 | Orlando (MCO) | 1 | Southwest Airlines |
| 15 | San Jose (SJC) | 1 | Southwest Airlines |
| 16 | Louisville (SDF) | 1 | Southwest Airlines |
| 17 | Zacatecas (ZCL) | 1 | Volaris |
Origins we tracked to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
| # | Origins | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta (ATL) | 9 | Frontier Airlines |
| 2 | Oakland (OAK) | 2 | Southwest Airlines |
| 3 | Columbus (CMH) | 2 | Southwest Airlines |
| 4 | Teterboro (TEB) | 1 | NetJets |
| 5 | Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 1 | Frontier Airlines |
| 6 | Toronto (YTZ) | 1 | Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forests |
| 7 | Boston (BOS) | 1 | Southwest Airlines |
| 8 | Detroit (DTW) | 1 | Southwest Airlines |
| 9 | Washington (DCA) | 1 | Southwest Airlines |
| 10 | Albuquerque (ABQ) | 1 | Southwest Airlines |
| 11 | Rochester (ROC) | 1 | Southwest Airlines |
| 12 | Philadelphia (PHL) | 1 | Southwest Airlines |
| 13 | New Orleans (MSY) | 1 | Southwest Airlines |
| 14 | Phoenix (PHX) | 1 | Southwest Airlines |
| 15 | Louisville (SDF) | 1 | Southwest Airlines |
| 16 | Miami (MIA) | 1 | Southwest Airlines |
| 17 | Aguascalientes (AGU) | 1 | Volaris |
We observed 10 different airlines on tracked MDW movements.
Facts last refreshed: 28 September 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Getting to Chicago Midway International Airport
The airport is roughly 11 km (7 mi) from the centre of Chicago, measured in a straight line. Two evergreen tips regardless of how you travel: 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 Midway International Airport flight status
How do I check Chicago Midway International Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Chicago Midway International Airport departures today?
Today's outbound flights from Chicago Midway International Airport are on the live departures page, 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 Midway International Airport on time?
Search for your flight number on this site. The status label tells you at a glance (scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted), and the estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Chicago Midway International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
It does: the OurAirports reference data lists Chicago Midway 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 MDW and KMDW mean?
Both identify the same airport. MDW is the IATA code for Chicago Midway International Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; KMDW is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Chicago Midway International Airport in?
Chicago Midway International Airport keeps America/Chicago time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.