Runway 31L at Chicago Midway Intl is the westbound end of the 31L/13R runway at KMDW. The opposite end is 13R. This runway end has a magnetic heading of 314°. Length is 3,859 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for 31L, so check the published IAP for current approach details if you need instrument guidance. KMDW is Chicago Midway Intl in Chicago, Illinois. The field elevation is 619.8 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for 31L is 612.9 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 31L
Based on the current METAR wind at KMDW.
- Headwind
- -21.9 kt
- Crosswind
- 9.8 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 156°
- Favorability
- challenging
Runway & wind
tap a runway110° · 24 kt
RWY 13R
130°M
Head/Tail
+22 kt
Crosswind
10 kt L
Pattern entry · RWY 13R
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 31L
LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 310°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 220°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (130°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 310°M for Runway 31L
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 31L at KMDW?
Runway 31L has a magnetic heading of 314°.
Is runway 31L at KMDW left or right traffic?
Runway 31L uses left traffic as the standard pattern direction.
What is the length of runway 31L at KMDW?
Runway 31L is 3,859 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 31L at KMDW?
Runway 31L has an asphalt surface.
Does runway 31L have an ILS approach at KMDW?
No ILS is published for runway 31L.
What is the opposite end of runway 31L at KMDW?
The opposite end is 13R.