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KMDW — Chicago Midway International Airport

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Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) in Chicago, United States is an inbound empty-leg hub with 499 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $20,600.

499 live empty legs involving KMDW

Code
KMDW
Traffic
8.8/10
Runways
5
Longest
6,522 ft
Live legs
499

Empty-leg demand

Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) in Chicago, United States is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 387 of 499 live legs (78%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.

Aircraft mix at KMDW is led by Learjet 60 (Midsize Jet) (145 legs), with Gulfstream G200, Gulfstream G550 also active.

Empty legs leaving KMDW concentrate toward KSRQ, LEVC, KFLL.

Priced empty legs at KMDW center on a median ask of $20,600, with an observed range of $100–$279,000 (499 priced listings).

Key takeaways

  • KMDW: 499 live empty legs (112 out / 387 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KMDW: $20,600 (n=499).
  • Busiest corridor: to KSRQ (18 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Learjet 60 (145 legs, ~29%).

Inbound repositioning into KMDW creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 499 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toKSRQSarasota Bradenton International Airport18$24,500
Outbound toLEVCValencia Airport10$120,850
Outbound toKFLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport9$22,300
Outbound toKMIAMiami International Airport9$25,700
Outbound toKVNYVan Nuys Airport8$35,150
Inbound fromKBXKBuckeye Municipal Airport7$34,600

Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Learjet 60Midsize Jet145
Gulfstream G200Midsize Jet110
Gulfstream G550Ultra Long Range20
Bombardier Challenger 604Heavy Jet17
Gulfstream GVUltra Long Range17

Airport facts

IATA
MDW
ICAO
KMDW
City
Chicago
Country
United States
Type
large airport
Elevation
620 ft
Timezone
America/Chicago
Region
North America
Runways
5
Longest runway
6,522 ft
Traffic score
8.8 / 10

Links

Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
Official site
flychicago.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
13C/31C6,522 ft150 ftCONYes
04R/22L6,446 ft150 ftPEMYes
04L/22R5,507 ft150 ftASPYes
13L/31R5,141 ft150 ftASPYes
13R/31L3,859 ft60 ftCONYes

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FAQ

How active is KMDW for empty legs?

Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) has 499 live empty-leg listings — 112 departing and 387 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KMDW?

The median ask at KMDW is $20,600 across 499 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KMDW?

The strongest live corridor at KMDW is to KSRQ (Sarasota Bradenton International Airport), with 18 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at KMDW most often?

The Learjet 60, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KMDW, with 145 live listings (~29% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Chicago Midway International Airport?

The primary code for Chicago Midway International Airport is KMDW.

Where is KMDW airport located?

Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) is in Chicago, United States.

What is the ICAO code for MDW?

The ICAO code for Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is KMDW.

What is the longest runway at KMDW?

The longest runway at Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) is 6,522 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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