Runway 04L at KORD is the westbound end of the 04L/22R runway at Chicago O'Hare Intl in Chicago, Illinois. The opposite end is 22R. Runway 04L has a magnetic heading of 039°. Length is 7,500 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is standard for this end. No ILS is published for runway 04L.
Field elevation at KORD is 680 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for runway 04L is 655.7 ft MSL. 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 KORD.
- Headwind
- 9.8 kt
- Crosswind
- 28.4 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 71°
- Favorability
- marginal
Runway & wind
tap a runway110° · 30 kt
RWY 04L
036°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
28 kt R
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 36°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 306°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (216°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 36°M for Runway 04L
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 04L at KORD?
Runway 04L has a magnetic heading of 039°. The heading is given in magnetic degrees.
Is runway 04L at KORD left or right traffic?
Runway 04L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
What is the length of runway 04L at KORD?
Runway 04L is 7,500 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 04L at KORD?
Runway 04L has an asphalt surface.
Does runway 04L have an ILS approach at KORD?
No ILS is published for runway 04L.
What is the opposite end of runway 04L at KORD?
The opposite end is 22R.