Chicago Midway Intl (KMDW) has 4 runways. The longest is 13L/31R at 6,522 ft. It is ASPH-CONC. The shortest is 13R/31L at 3,859 ft. Surfaces in use are ASPH and ASPH-CONC. ILS is available on runway ends 04R, 13L and 31R.
The field elevation is 619.8 ft MSL. The tower is open 24 hours. Noise abatement procedures request all departures to expedite climb through 1,500 ft MSL from 2200 to 0600 daily. Runway headings are 04L/22R at 43°/223°, 13L/31R at 134°/314°, 04R/22L at 43°/223° and 13R/31L at 134°/314°. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest published airport data before flight.
Wind & favored runway
Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KMDW.
Pattern entry · RWY 13L
LEFT TRAFFICAll runways
Traffic pattern
Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless ATC assigns otherwise. At KMDW, the tower is open 24 hours, so ATC sequences the pattern and controls runway use.
Runway-specific pattern work should account for the published noise abatement note. Departures are asked to expedite climb through 1,500 ft MSL from 2200 to 0600 daily. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flight for the latest airport notes and runway use.
Every end, one page
Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.