Chicago Midway International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport is the secondary airport for the Chicago metropolitan area and the primary operating base for Southwest Airlines in Chicago. MDW handles around 22 million passengers per year and sits about eight miles southwest of downtown Chicago. Southwest operates approximately 90 percent of the traffic at MDW, making it one of the most Southwest-dominated major airports in the country. The airport is significantly smaller than O'Hare both in passenger volume and physical footprint, with a single main terminal and a compact gate configuration. MDW's location inside Chicago's urban area and its short runways limit the aircraft types that can operate there, which is one reason larger mainline carriers prefer O'Hare. The airport is convenient for travelers in the south and west sides of the Chicago region and has good connectivity to downtown via the Orange Line of the Chicago Transit Authority. MDW has historically been known for tight operations and efficient gate turnarounds, which support Southwest's high-frequency scheduling approach.
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Airlines operating at MDW
5 airlines with direct flights from MDW. Flight counts reflect a 24-hour sample.
- Allegiant Air0 flights · 5 destinations
- Delta Air Lines0 flights · 1 destination
- Frontier Airlines0 flights · 7 destinations
- Porter Airlines0 flights · 1 destination
- Volaris0 flights · 5 destinations
Destinations from MDW
18 direct destinations served from MDW, ranked by flight frequency.
- MDW → AVL · Asheville0 flights · 1 airline
- MDW → DSI · Destin0 flights · 1 airline
- MDW → TYS · Knoxville0 flights · 1 airline
- MDW → PGD · Punta Gorda0 flights · 1 airline
- MDW → PVU · Provo0 flights · 1 airline
- MDW → ATL · Atlanta0 flights · 2 airlines
- MDW → ADS · Dallas0 flights · 1 airline
- MDW → CXO · Houston0 flights · 1 airline
- MDW → MIA · Miami0 flights · 1 airline
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Frequently asked about MDW
Where is Chicago Midway International Airport?
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW / KMDW) is located in Chicago, United States.
What is the IATA code for Chicago Midway International Airport?
The IATA code is MDW. The ICAO code is KMDW.
What airlines fly from MDW?
5 airlines operate at MDW. Top carriers include Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Porter Airlines, Volaris.
Where can you fly from MDW?
MDW has direct flights to 18 destinations including Asheville, Destin, Knoxville, Punta Gorda, Provo.
How can I see live flights at MDW?
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