Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): Airport Guide

Airport facts

IATA code: MDW
ICAO code: KMDW
City: Chicago
Region / province: Illinois
Country / territory: United States
Category: Large airport
Coordinates: 41.7860° N, 87.7524° W
Elevation: 189 m (620 ft)
Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00)estimated from location
Runways: 4
Longest runway: 1,988 m (6,522 ft)

Runways

Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
13L/31R	1,988 m6,522 ft	46 m	Concrete	Yes
04R/22L	1,964 m6,445 ft	46 m	Concrete	Yes
04L/22R	1,679 m5,507 ft	46 m	Asphalt	Yes
13R/31L	1,176 m3,859 ft	18 m	Concrete	Yes

Distance and flight time to Vietnam

Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.

Da Nang (DAD)
13,379 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
12,871 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
13,983 km
Direct flight: ≈ 18 h

Radio frequencies

Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.

Service	Description	Frequency
A/D	APP/DEP	118.400 MHz
ASOS	—	132.750 MHz
ATIS	—	132.750 MHz
Clearance delivery CLD	CLNC DEL	121.850 MHz
Ground GND	—	121.650 MHz
Tower TWR	—	118.700 MHz
UNICOM UNIC	UNICOM	122.950 MHz

Air freight to and from Chicago Midway International Airport

Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Chicago through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:

Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions

Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.

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Nearby international airports in United States

Airport	IATA	City	Distance
Chicago O'Hare International Airport	ORD	Chicago	25 km
Gary/Chicago International Airport	GYY	Gary	34 km
South Bend International Airport	SBN	South Bend	119 km
Chicago Rockford International Airport	RFD	Chicago/Rockford	120 km
General Mitchell International Airport	MKE	Milwaukee	130 km
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport	AZO	Kalamazoo	189 km

Frequently asked questions

What are the airport codes of Chicago Midway International Airport?

The IATA code of Chicago Midway International Airport is MDW and its ICAO code is KMDW. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.

Where is Chicago Midway International Airport located?

Chicago Midway International Airport is in Chicago, Illinois, United States, at coordinates 41.7860° N, 87.7524° W and an elevation of 189 m (620 ft).

How far is Chicago Midway International Airport from Vietnam?

The great-circle distance from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 13,983 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 12,871 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 13,379 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 18 h.

How long is the runway at Chicago Midway International Airport?

The longest runway at Chicago Midway International Airport is 1,988 m (6,522 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 4 runways in the source data.

Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Chicago Midway International Airport?

Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.