Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD)
Large airport · Chicago, Illinois, United States
Airport data
| Name | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KORD |
| IATA | ORD |
| Elevation | 680 ft (207 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°58'43" W 87°54'17" 41.97860, -87.90480 |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04L/22R | 7,500 ft (2286 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 04R/22L | 8,075 ft (2461 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09C/27C | 11,245 ft (3427 m) | 200 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 09L/27R | 7,500 ft (2286 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09R/27L | 11,260 ft (3432 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10C/28C | 10,800 ft (3292 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
| 10L/28R | 13,000 ft (3962 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 10R/28L | 7,500 ft (2286 m) | 150 ft | CONCRETE | Yes |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport at a glance
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is a large airport in Chicago, Illinois, United States, known to airline systems as ORD. The field elevation of 680 ft (207 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KORD are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 8 runways, the longest — 10L/28R — offers 13,000 ft (3962 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10L points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KORD shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Executive Airport | KPWK | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Chicago Midway International Airport | KMDW | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Dupage Airport | KDPA | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Gary/Chicago International Airport | KGYY | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Kenosha Regional Airport | KENW | 69 km (37 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 680 ft field elevation of Chicago O'Hare International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Chicago O'Hare International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chicago O'Hare International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chicago O'Hare International Airport is KORD, and its IATA code is ORD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chicago O'Hare International Airport above sea level?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits at an elevation of 680 feet (207 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chicago O'Hare International Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.9786, -87.9048 — in Chicago, Illinois, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chicago Executive Airport, about 15 km away.
Does KORD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KORD appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Chicago O'Hare International Airport?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport has 8 runways. The longest, 10L/28R, measures 13,000 ft (3962 m) with a CON surface.