KORD METAR
Current observed weather at Chicago O'Hare International (ORD · KORD), Chicago, IL, elevation 680 ft. Reported 21 Sep 2026 0451Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Chicago O'Hare International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 21 Sep 2026 0451Z
MVFRMETAR KORD 210451Z 07012KT 10SM FEW007 BKN015 OVC031 17/14 A3010 RMK AO2 DZE35RAB35E37 SLP190 P0001 T01720144 $
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
What it says
| Field | Value | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Flight category | MVFR | Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM. |
| Wind | 070° at 12 kt | Direction is degrees true, as reported. |
| Visibility | 10+ SM | 10 SM is the maximum an automated US station reports; it means 10 or greater. |
| Ceiling | 1,500 ft BKN | Lowest BKN layer, 1,500 ft above the field. |
| Sky | Few at 700 ft AGL, Broken at 1,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 3,100 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | 17°C (63°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | 14°C (58°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 3°C | The margin before the air reaches saturation. |
| Altimeter | 30.10 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0551Z | LIFR | 000° at 0 kt | 2.5 SM | 400 ft | 21°C |
| 0651Z | IFR | 130° at 3 kt | 1 SM | 500 ft | 21°C |
| 0751Z | IFR | 030° at 3 kt | 1.25 SM | 500 ft | 21°C |
| 0851Z | MVFR | 080° at 4 kt | 3 SM | 5,000 ft | 20°C |
| 0951Z | LIFR | 350° at 6 kt | 2 SM | 400 ft | 19°C |
| 1051Z | IFR | 040° at 7 kt | 8 SM | 600 ft | 19°C |
| 1151Z | IFR | 040° at 13 kt | 10+ SM | 600 ft | 19°C |
| 1251Z | IFR | 030° at 15 kt | 8 SM | 700 ft | 18°C |
| 1351Z | IFR | 050° at 12-21 kt | 10+ SM | 800 ft | 18°C |
| 1451Z | IFR | 060° at 10 kt | 10+ SM | 800 ft | 19°C |
| 1551Z | IFR | 050° at 13 kt | 10+ SM | 900 ft | 19°C |
| 1651Z | IFR | 030° at 14 kt | 7 SM | 900 ft | 19°C |
| 1751Z | IFR | 050° at 9 kt | 4 SM | 900 ft | 19°C |
| 1851Z | IFR | 030° at 13 kt | 2.5 SM | 700 ft | 19°C |
| 1951Z | IFR | 020° at 15 kt | 5 SM | 600 ft | 18°C |
| 2051Z | IFR | 030° at 20-27 kt | 6 SM | 700 ft | 18°C |
| 2151Z | IFR | 040° at 17-23 kt | 7 SM | 700 ft | 17°C |
| 2251Z | IFR | 040° at 16-27 kt | 10+ SM | 900 ft | 17°C |
| 2351Z | MVFR | 050° at 15-25 kt | 8 SM | 1,100 ft | 17°C |
| 0051Z | MVFR | 040° at 13-18 kt | 6 SM | 2,200 ft | 17°C |
| 0157Z | IFR | 060° at 10 kt | 2 SM | 1,100 ft | 17°C |
| 0251Z | IFR | 070° at 14-24 kt | 3 SM | 700 ft | 17°C |
| 0354Z | IFR | 070° at 10 kt | 2.5 SM | 700 ft | 17°C |
| 0451Z | MVFR | 070° at 12 kt | 10+ SM | 1,500 ft | 17°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at KORD?
The 21 Sep 2026 0451Z observation at Chicago O'Hare International reads: METAR KORD 210451Z 07012KT 10SM FEW007 BKN015 OVC031 17/14 A3010 RMK AO2 DZE35RAB35E37 SLP190 P0001 T01720144 $
Is KORD VFR right now?
Chicago O'Hare International is reporting MVFR. Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
How often is the KORD METAR updated?
Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.
More about KORD
Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.
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