Midway International Airport - MDW
Midway International Airport is an international airport located in Chicago, Illinois. It is also referred to as Chicago Midway, Midway Airport, or simply Midway. Owned by the City of Chicago, Midway International Airport is operated by the Chicago Department of Aviation. Its airport code is MDW. Other cities served by this airport include Summit, Bridgeview, Lyons, Burbank, and more. In 2018, the airport handled over 22 million passengers with nearly a quarter of a million aircraft movements. MDW is the second largest airport serving the Chicago metropolitan area. Most of the traffic in the airport is dominated by Southwest Airlines.
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MDW was built in 1927 and was originally named the Chicago Municipal Airport. It was later renamed in honor of the Battle of Midway. Over the years, renovations have helped keep the airport modern. The current terminal was built in 2001. Further modernization plans are underway and are set to be completed by 2020. Some of the airlines that serve Midway International Airport include Delta Air Lines, Porter Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Volaris, and Ultimate Air Shuttle. Destinations include Atlanta, Washington, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Portland, and more. Southwest Airlines operates regularly scheduled flights to many destinations within the U.S.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Airport hotels found near airport include the Courtyard by Marriot Chicago Midway Airport. This is located just 1 mile from MDW. Another property that is only a few minutes’ drive away is the Holiday Inn Chicago Midway Airport.
Alternate airports to Midway International Airport include the Chicago O’Hare International Airport, just 31 miles away. The Chicago Executive Airport is another option.
