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Chicago Midway International Airport runways

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW · KMDW) in Chicago, IL has 4 runways , the longest 13L/31R at 6,522 ft (asphalt, asph-conc). Dimensions, headings, lighting, and instrument approaches for each below.

Runway 04L/22R

5,507 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med.

04L
Heading
047° mag · 43° true
Threshold elev
619 ft
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Displaced threshold
758 ft
22R
Heading
227° mag · 223° true
Threshold elev
605 ft
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Displaced threshold
878 ft

Runway 04R/22L

6,445 ft × 150 ft · ASPH-CONC (Excellent)

Edge lights: High.

04R
Heading
047° mag · 43° true
Threshold elev
620 ft
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.5 (HKH) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Displaced threshold
518 ft
22L
Heading
227° mag · 223° true
Threshold elev
605 ft
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Displaced threshold
635 ft

Runway 13L/31R

6,522 ft × 150 ft · ASPH-CONC (Excellent)

Edge lights: High.

13L
Heading
138° mag · 134° true
Threshold elev
607 ft
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Approach lights
RLLS
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.9 (MDW) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Displaced threshold
463 ft
31R
Heading
318° mag · 314° true
Threshold elev
612 ft
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
RLLS
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.9 (MXT) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Displaced threshold
696 ft

Runway 13R/31L

3,859 ft × 60 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)

Edge lights: Med.

13R
Heading
138° mag · 134° true
Threshold elev
607 ft
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Left
31L
Heading
318° mag · 314° true
Threshold elev
613 ft
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway data from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.