Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago Midway International Airport The official Midway International Airport (MDW) page.

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is to enhance the economy and connectivity of Chicago through the accountable administration of O’Hare and Midway airports. The CDA is continually committed to fostering economic growth and ensuring that its airports are safe, sustainable, accessible, and reflect the city's diverse and unique character. CORE GOALS
•Own respo

nsibility for the passenger experience by clearly defining levels of service standards, monitoring and analyzing those standards based on key performance indicators, and taking action to deliver on and continually improve the passenger experience standards at Chicago’s airports.
•Inspire the next generation of Chicagoans to pursue a career in the aviation field through new partnerships and a robust community outreach and educational program focused on encouraging young people from across Chicagoland to pursue careers as aviation professionals, while developing a system to track career progression among youths engaged by the department through these efforts.
•Be a good neighbor to the communities that surround Chicago’s airports by continually engaging with local leaders and ensuring residents are equipped with information about the airport’s activities, operations, and programs.
•Think commercially by optimizing assets on airport property and in the terminal facilities, and monitoring and acting upon passenger delay and discretionary opportunity for expenditure, which grows non-airline revenue and decreases costs for airline partners.
•Maintain a customer-first mindset, proactively responding to the needs of passengers, employees, airlines, tenants, and commercial operators by researching trends in aviation and developing methodologies to measure the airports’ performance among customers.
•Cultivate a workplace culture that reflects the richness of human diversity, provides equal opportunities for all, and embraces inclusivity as a cornerstone of our success.
•Focus on optimizing each decision for the entire Chicago value chain rather than individual processes, and ensure decisions are data driven.

A skyline sendoff for this Southwest departure. 👋✈️ Photo: the.flyhan
09/09/2026

A skyline sendoff for this Southwest departure. 👋✈️

Photo: the.flyhan

The many tails of Midway ✈️
09/08/2026

The many tails of Midway ✈️

Labor Day weekend travelers, this one’s for you! It's going to be a busy few days here at Midway as we expect to welcome...
09/03/2026

Labor Day weekend travelers, this one’s for you! It's going to be a busy few days here at Midway as we expect to welcome more than 300,000 passengers over the next six days.

Monday, September 7th, will be the busiest day, with more than 58,000 passengers arriving and departing.

Plan ahead before you take off with these helpful travel tips: https://bit.ly/4cq4FXd

09/02/2026

Southwest Sunset Soirée (say it 5 times fast)

Video Credit: mike_d_4_life

We enjoyed having students from the Choose Chicago Foundation’s Student Tourism Day stop by Midway last week! The group ...
08/31/2026

We enjoyed having students from the Choose Chicago Foundation’s Student Tourism Day stop by Midway last week!

The group toured behind-the-scenes areas across the busiest square mile in aviation, getting a firsthand look at daily operations and discovering all that a career in the best industry in the world has to offer.

Once upon a time, this was Midway's control tower ✈️
08/27/2026

Once upon a time, this was Midway's control tower ✈️

08/26/2026

iSpy Rate Field 👀 🏟️ Which Chicago baseball team do you root for?

Video Credit: chris._.sailor

08/25/2026

What's your go-to song to play while taking off & landing? 🎶

08/24/2026

Start your trip on the right track! Ride the CTA Orange Line to get between Midway and downtown Chicago 🚆

The Midway 5K Run & Walk is coming up fast! Before you hit the airfield, visit the FAQ page linked in our comments to ge...
08/22/2026

The Midway 5K Run & Walk is coming up fast! Before you hit the airfield, visit the FAQ page linked in our comments to get details on parking, restricted items, special prizes and more 🏁🏃‍➡️

It's the best day of the year, National Aviation Day AND World Photography Day!We're proud to keep Chicago flying, and g...
08/19/2026

It's the best day of the year, National Aviation Day AND World Photography Day!

We're proud to keep Chicago flying, and grateful to the talented plane spotters, passengers and employees who always capture the beauty of aviation at Midway. 💙 🛫

Did you know Midway International Airport supports the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program? 🌻This program lets travele...
08/18/2026

Did you know Midway International Airport supports the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program? 🌻

This program lets travelers discreetly signal to our team that they may need extra support navigating the airport.

Between these four Southwest Airlines outfits, which do you LUV the most?💙 Canyon Blue🇺🇸 Independence One💛 New Mexico On...
08/17/2026

Between these four Southwest Airlines outfits, which do you LUV the most?

💙 Canyon Blue
🇺🇸 Independence One
💛 New Mexico One
💫 Freedom One

Photo Credit: (2) pbphoto85; (3) mdwjet; (4) alex_xm_maldonado

This 5K course is unlike any other 🏁👟 The Midway 5K Run & Walk returns Sunday, Sept. 13, and every step supports Specia...
08/16/2026

This 5K course is unlike any other 🏁👟

The Midway 5K Run & Walk returns Sunday, Sept. 13, and every step supports Special Children's Charities!

Join the fun and sign up today using the link in our comments.

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5700 S Cicero Avenue
Chicago, IL
60638

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