Runway 13L at Chicago Midway Intl (KMDW) is the southbound runway end. The opposite end is 31R. This end has a magnetic heading of 134°. Runway length is 6,522 ft. Surface is ASPH-CONC. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern for this end. Runway 13L has an ILS. The localizer is 109.9 with a course of 137.55° magnetic. Chicago Midway Intl is in Chicago, Illinois. Field elevation is 619.8 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for 13L is 607.2 ft MSL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure for NOTAM and runway condition.
Wind component for Runway 13L
Based on the current METAR wind at KMDW.
- Headwind
- -15.5 kt
- Crosswind
- 3.9 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 166°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 31R
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 13L
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 130°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 40°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (310°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 130°M for Runway 13L
Instrument approaches · Runway 13L
LD CAT I RWY 13L
MDW
109.9
Course 137.55°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 13L at KMDW?
Runway 13L has a magnetic heading of 134°.
Is runway 13L at KMDW left or right traffic?
Runway 13L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
What ILS frequency does runway 13L use at KMDW?
Runway 13L uses localizer frequency 109.9.
What is the length of runway 13L at KMDW?
Runway 13L is 6,522 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 13L at KMDW?
The surface is ASPH-CONC.
Does runway 13L have an ILS approach at KMDW?
Yes. Runway 13L has an ILS. The localizer is 109.9 with a course of 137.55° magnetic.