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KORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · Chicago
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
680 ft / 207 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 126.90 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
10L/28R · 13,000 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED09C/27C · 11,245 ft · concreteLIGHTED10C/28C · 10,801 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED14L/32R · 10,005 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED15/33 · 9,686 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED04R/22L · 8,075 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED09R/27L · 7,967 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED04L/22R · 7,500 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED09L/27R · 7,500 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED10R/28L · 7,500 ft · CONCRETELIGHTED18/36 · 5,332 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD), located in Chicago, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 11 active runways with a maximum elevation of 680 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 O'Hare International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KORD / ORD
Municipality
Chicago
Country
Region
US-IL — Illinois
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
680 ft
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Runway 10L / 28R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 13,000 ft / 3,962 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 90° / 270°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 10L (90°)
111.10 MHz
IDENT: MED | CRS: 93°
RWY 28R (270°)
111.10 MHz
IDENT: TSL | CRS: 273°
Runway 09C / 27C
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,245 ft / 3,427 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: concrete
Heading: 90° / 270°
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: concrete
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 09C (90°)
111.90 MHz
IDENT: OYG | CRS: 93°
RWY 27C (270°)
111.90 MHz
IDENT: UYJ | CRS: 273°
Runway 10C / 28C
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,801 ft / 3,292 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 90° / 270°
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 10C (90°)
108.95 MHz
IDENT: SXH | CRS: 93°
RWY 28C (270°)
108.95 MHz
IDENT: VZE | CRS: 273°
Runway 14L / 32R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,005 ft / 3,050 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 140° / 320°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 140° / 320°
RWY 14L (140°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32R (320°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 15 / 33
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,686 ft / 2,952 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 140° / 320°
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 140° / 320°
RWY 15 (140°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (320°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 04R / 22L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,075 ft / 2,461 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 42° / 222°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 42° / 222°
RWY 04R (42°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: FJU | CRS: 45°
RWY 22L (222°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: LQQ | CRS: 225°
Runway 09R / 27L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,967 ft / 2,428 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 09R (90°)
110.50 MHz
IDENT: JAV | CRS: 93°
RWY 27L (270°)
110.50 MHz
IDENT: IAC | CRS: 273°
Runway 04L / 22R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,500 ft / 2,286 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 39° / 219°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 39° / 219°
RWY 04L (39°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22R (219°)
111.30 MHz
IDENT: RXZ | CRS: 223°
Runway 09L / 27R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,500 ft / 2,286 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 09L (90°)
111.75 MHz
IDENT: SAJ | CRS: 93°
RWY 27R (270°)
111.75 MHz
IDENT: ABU | CRS: 273°
Runway 10R / 28L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,500 ft / 2,286 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: CONCRETE
Heading: 90° / 270°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: CONCRETE
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 10R (90°)
110.90 MHz
IDENT: BYW | CRS: 91°
RWY 28L (270°)
110.75 MHz
IDENT: VQX | CRS: 274°
Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,332 ft / 1,625 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180° / 360°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 18 (180°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (360°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP
119.00 MHz
ASOS ASOS
135.40 MHz
ATIS ATIS
135.40 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
121.60 MHz
DEP DEP
125.00 MHz
GND GND
121.67 MHz
PTD PTD
126.20 MHz
TWR TWR
126.90 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026