Runway 04L at Chicago Midway Intl is the eastbound runway end at KMDW. The opposite end is 22R. Its magnetic heading is 43°. Runway 04L is 5,507 ft long. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern for this end. No ILS is published for Runway 04L. Chicago Midway Intl is in Chicago, Illinois. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 04L
Based on the current METAR wind at KMDW.
- Headwind
- 9.4 kt
- Crosswind
- 22.1 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 67°
- Favorability
- marginal
Pattern entry · RWY 04L
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 04L
LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 39°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 309°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (219°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 39°M for Runway 04L
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 04L at KMDW?
Runway 04L has a magnetic heading of 43°. Use magnetic heading for runway planning and alignment.
What is the length of runway 04L at Chicago Midway Intl?
Runway 04L is 5,507 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 04L at KMDW?
The surface is asphalt.
Is runway 04L at KMDW left or right traffic?
Runway 04L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
Does runway 04L have an ILS approach at KMDW?
No ILS is published for runway 04L.
What is the opposite end of runway 04L at KMDW?
The opposite end is 22R.
What airport is runway 04L at? What is the ICAO code?
Runway 04L is at Chicago Midway Intl. The ICAO code is KMDW.