Airport status information - Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)

AIRPORT STATUS INFORMATION
provided by the FAA's Air Traffic Control System Command Center

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) Real-time Status
The status information provided on this site indicates general airport conditions; it is not flight-specific. Check with your airline to determine if your flight is affected.
Delays by Destination: Due to OTHER / AIRLINE REQUEST, departure traffic destined to Denver International Airport, Denver, CO (DEN) is currently experiencing delays averaging 33 minutes. Due to WEATHER / THUNDERSTORMS, departure traffic destined to Chicago OHare International Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD) is currently experiencing delays averaging 5 hours and 42 minutes.
General Departure Delays: Traffic is experiencing gate hold and taxi delays lasting 15 minutes or less.
General Arrival Delays: Arrival traffic is experiencing airborne delays of 15 minutes or less.

This information was last updated: Jul 11, 2025 at 2:57 AM GMT

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