Chicago Midway International charts & airport diagram
Chicago Midway International (MDW · KMDW) in Chicago, IL publishes 24 FAA charts, including 13 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS)). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map
All of Chicago Midway International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherLowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.
What KMDW publishes
Airport diagram
The FAA airport diagram for Chicago Midway International — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.
Instrument approaches at KMDW
Chicago Midway International has 13 published instrument approaches of 3 types (ILS, RNAV (RNP) and RNAV (GPS)). 13 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.
No published approach to runway 04L, 13R and 31L: landing on those ends in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.
Departures and arrivals
Chicago Midway International publishes 1 departure procedure (SID) — charted routes from the runway to the en route structure, assigned by ATC in the clearance. It also publishes 3 arrivals (STARs), the mirror image: charted routes from the en route structure down to where the approach begins. Each one is in the list at the foot of this page with its continuation pages.
Hot spots at KMDW
3 hot spots drawn on the map, with the Chart Supplement’s description for each.
- HS 1 Runway Incursion risk. Rwy 04L and Twy W. Rwy holding position markings further from Rwy than expected.
- HS 2 Runway Incursion risk. Rwy 04R and Twy F. Aircraft often miss the Rwy holding position markings for Rwy 04R on Twy F.
- HS 3 Runway Incursion risk. Rwy 31L and Twy K. Aircraft frequently miss the right turn onto Twy F and cross Rwy 31L at Twy K.
Locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions — brief them against the diagram before taxi. Source: FAA Chart Supplement, reproduced verbatim on the 56-day cycle; the numbers match the circled HS markers on the diagram.
Takeoff, alternate and surface information
- Takeoff minimums are published for KMDW. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
- Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KMDW as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.
All 24 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link
Airport documents 3
- APD Airport diagram ↗
- A/FD Chart Supplement ↗
- HOT HOT SPOT ↗
Approaches 13
- ILS ILS OR LOC RWY 04R ↗ Rwy 04R
- ILS ILS OR LOC RWY 13L ↗ Rwy 13L
- ILS ILS OR LOC RWY 31R ↗ Rwy 31R
Departures 1
- SID MIDWAY EIGHT ↗
Arrivals 5
Minimums 2
Frequently asked
Where can I get the KMDW airport diagram?
The FAA publishes the Chicago Midway International airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.
Does KMDW have an instrument approach?
Yes. Chicago Midway International has 13 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS). At least one offers vertical guidance.
Are there hot spots at KMDW?
Yes. The FAA publishes 3 hot spots at Chicago Midway International — locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions. Each one's Chart Supplement description is on this page, numbered the way the airport diagram marks it.
What is the lowest approach at KMDW?
ILS to runway 13L is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Chicago Midway International. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.
Does KMDW have SIDs and STARs?
Chicago Midway International publishes 1 departure procedure (SID) and 3 arrivals (STARs). Both lists are on this page, each linked to the current FAA plate.
More about KMDW
Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.
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