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KMDW — Chicago Midway International Airport

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Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) in Chicago, United States is a two-way empty-leg hub with 746 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $14,350.

746 live empty legs involving KMDW

Code
KMDW
Traffic
8.8/10
Runways
5
Longest
6,522 ft
Live legs
746

Empty-leg demand

Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) in Chicago, United States sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 464 outbound and 282 inbound across 746 live legs, according to EmptyJet.

Priced empty legs at KMDW center on a median ask of $14,350, with an observed range of $100–$279,000 (746 priced listings).

Empty legs leaving KMDW concentrate toward KOPF, KMIA, 4MO6.

Learjet 60 (Midsize Jet) dominates empty-leg capacity at KMDW, accounting for about 64% of live inventory (476 of 746 legs).

Key takeaways

  • KMDW: 746 live empty legs (464 out / 282 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at KMDW: $14,350 (n=746).
  • Busiest corridor: to KOPF (11 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Learjet 60 (476 legs, ~64%).

Two-way empty-leg flow at KMDW creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 746 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toKOPFMiami-Opa Locka Executive Airport11$28,000
Outbound toKMIAMiami International Airport9$25,700
Outbound to4MO6Mark Twain Air Park8$10,500
Inbound fromKAWMWest Memphis Municipal Airport8$15,750
Outbound toKFLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport8$22,750
Inbound fromKMEMMemphis International Airport8$15,850

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

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Learjet 60Midsize Jet476
Bombardier Challenger 604Heavy Jet43
Dassault Falcon 2000Heavy Jet16
Beechcraft Hawker 900XPMidsize Jet11
Gulfstream G550Ultra Long Range10

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 746 live empty-leg listings — 464 departing and 282 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at KMDW?

The median ask at KMDW is $14,350 across 746 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 KOPF (Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport), with 11 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 476 live listings (~64% 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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