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KMDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
620 ft / 189 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.70 MHz (TWR)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW), located in Chicago, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 5 active runways with a maximum elevation of 620 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Chicago Midway International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KMDW / MDW
Municipality
Chicago
Country
Region
US-IL — Illinois
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
620 ft
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Runway 13C / 31C
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,522 ft / 1,988 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 134° / 314°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 134° / 314°
RWY 13C (134°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31C (314°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 04R / 22L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,446 ft / 1,965 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 43° / 223°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 43° / 223°
RWY 04R (43°)
111.50 MHz
IDENT: HKH | CRS: 47°
RWY 22L (223°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 04L / 22R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,507 ft / 1,679 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 43° / 223°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 43° / 223°
RWY 04L (43°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22R (223°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 13L / 31R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,141 ft / 1,567 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 134° / 314°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 134° / 314°
RWY 13L (134°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: MDW | CRS: 138°
RWY 31R (314°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: MXT | CRS: 318°
Runway 13R / 31L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,859 ft / 1,176 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 134° / 314°
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 134° / 314°
RWY 13R (134°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31L (314°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D APP/DEP
118.40 MHz
ASOS ASOS
132.75 MHz
ATIS ATIS
132.75 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
121.85 MHz
GND GND
121.65 MHz
TWR TWR
118.70 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026