Runway 22L at KMDW is the southwest-facing end at Chicago Midway Intl in Chicago, Illinois. The opposite end is 04R. This runway end has a magnetic heading of 223°. Length is 6,445 ft. Surface is ASPH-CONC. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern direction for this end. No ILS is published for Runway 22L. Field elevation at the airport is 619.8 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for 22L is 605.2 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and the published IAP for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 22L
Based on the current METAR wind at KMDW.
- Headwind
- -9.4 kt
- Crosswind
- 22.1 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 113°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 04R
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 22L
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 219°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 129°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (39°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 219°M for Runway 22L
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 22L at KMDW?
Runway 22L at KMDW has a magnetic heading of 223°.
What is the length of runway 22L at KMDW?
Runway 22L is 6,445 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 22L at KMDW?
The surface is ASPH-CONC.
Is runway 22L at KMDW left or right traffic?
Runway 22L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
Does runway 22L have an ILS approach at KMDW?
No ILS is published for Runway 22L.
What is the opposite end of runway 22L at KMDW?
The opposite end is 04R.