Private jet charter at Chicago Midway Airport in Chicago, Illinois

Private Jet Charter at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Illinois

Private jet charter at Chicago Midway International Airport (ICAO: KMDW, IATA/FAA: MDW) lands on Chicago's southwest side, roughly 9 to 12 miles from the Loop. Midway is a major commercial airport in its own right, Southwest Airlines carries over 90% of its scheduled passenger traffic, but private charter operations run through two dedicated FBOs entirely separate from the commercial terminal, with access to two primary air carrier runways at 6,522 feet and 6,445 feet. Hogani Jets coordinates each Chicago Midway charter through licensed Part 135 operators. Hogani Jets does not operate the aircraft directly; every charter is conducted through a licensed Part 135 operator whose crew, maintenance, and operations remain under that operator's independent control, with certifications and safety records reviewed as part of every booking. Midway is an international airport of entry with a Federal Inspection Service facility on-site, supporting international private arrivals with CBP clearance.

A Genuine Alternative to O'Hare's Congestion: O'Hare handles some of the heaviest scheduled airline and cargo traffic in the country. Midway carries a fraction of that volume, giving private jets meaningfully faster taxi and ramp times, even though Midway itself is a busy commercial field.
Dedicated FBO Access, Not Shared Commercial Facilities: Charter clients use Atlantic Aviation or Signature Aviation, both fully separate from Midway's Southwest-dominated commercial terminal, with planeside vehicle access and no TSA lines.
Closer to the Loop Than O'Hare: Midway sits roughly 9 to 12 miles from downtown Chicago, meaningfully closer than O'Hare's northwest location, with direct CTA Orange Line rail access as a practical alternative to ground transport.

Runway	Length	Surface	Notes
13L/31R	6,522 ft x 150 ft (1,988 m)	Asphalt/concrete, excellent condition	Primary air carrier runway. ILS/DME on both ends. Typical runway for charter jet operations.
4R/22L	6,445 ft x 150 ft (1,964 m)	Asphalt/concrete, excellent condition	Second primary air carrier runway. ILS/DME on Runway 4R. Also typical for charter jet operations.
4L/22R	5,507 ft x 150 ft (1,679 m)	Asphalt, good condition	General aviation and air taxi runway. Not available for scheduled passenger operations above 9 seats.
13R/31L	3,859 ft x 60 ft (1,176 m)	Asphalt, excellent condition	Light aircraft only. Added in 1989. Not available for scheduled passenger operations above 9 seats.

Elevation 620 ft. International airport of entry with on-site Federal Inspection Service (FIS) facility. Control tower staffed continuously. EMAS overrun protection installed at the departure ends of Runways 22L, 13L, 31R, and 04R.

Midway is served by exactly two FBOs, confirmed directly by the airport's own official site.

FBO	Notes
Atlantic Aviation	Recently renovated facility with heated hangar space (up to Gulfstream G650 size), valet parking, ramp Wi-Fi, air stairs, Type I and IV de-icing, customs and immigration support, and 24-hour surveillance.
Signature Aviation	200,000 sq ft hangar and 275,000 sq ft ramp; customs and immigration, conference rooms, passenger lounge, and 24-hour surveillance.

Yes, from virtually any domestic or international origin. Midway's two primary air carrier runways handle the full range of business jet traffic alongside scheduled airline operations.

From Domestic U.S. Origins: Light through heavy jets fly nonstop into Midway from virtually any U.S. airport without special routing considerations.
From International Origins: Midway is an international airport of entry with an on-site Federal Inspection Service facility; your operator coordinates CBP clearance in advance.
Noise Abatement: All departures are requested to expedite climb through 1,500 feet MSL between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM daily, and Runway 22L is the preferred departure runway during that window.
Runway Selection: Charter jets typically use Runway 13L/31R or Runway 4R/22L, the same runways used by scheduled Southwest traffic; the two shorter runways are restricted from large scheduled passenger operations and are not standard for charter jets.

Aircraft Category	Feasibility at MDW	Operational Notes
Turboprop	Fully feasible	Comfortably supported on any of Midway's four runways.
Light / Midsize Jet	Fully feasible	Standard operations on Runway 13L/31R or 4R/22L.
Super Midsize / Heavy Jet	Fully feasible	Full support on both primary air carrier runways, which handle scheduled Boeing 737-class traffic daily.
Ultra Long Range Jet	Fully feasible	Both primary runways exceed 6,400 ft with strong weight-bearing capacity (PCR 685); well within range for ULR aircraft.

Aircraft Category	Hourly Rate	Example Aircraft
Turboprop	$1,100 to $1,900 / hr	King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12
Very Light Jet	$1,600 to $2,800 / hr	Citation Mustang, Phenom 100
Light Jet	$2,500 to $3,500 / hr	Citation CJ3, Phenom 300
Midsize Jet	$3,500 to $5,000 / hr	Citation XLS+, Hawker 800XP
Super Midsize Jet	$4,500 to $7,000 / hr	Challenger 300/350
Heavy Jet	$5,500 to $8,000 / hr	Gulfstream G450, Challenger 605
Ultra Long Range	$9,500 to $20,000 / hr	Global 7500, Gulfstream G650
Airliner (BBJ/ACJ)	$22,000 to $35,000 / hr	Boeing Business Jet, Airbus ACJ

Category	Example Aircraft	Passengers	Cruise Speed	Range	Baggage Capacity	Best For
Midsize Jet	Citation Excel	Up to 8	~495 mph	~1,860 nm	~93 cu ft	Efficient Midwest regional travel with a comfortable stand-up cabin.
Super Midsize	Embraer Praetor 600	Up to 9	~536 mph	~4,018 nm	~140 cu ft	Strong transcontinental range with a fully connected cabin, well suited to business travel.
Heavy Jet	Falcon 2000LX	Up to 10	~552 mph	~4,000 nm	~134 cu ft	Excellent short-field performance paired with long range for coast-to-coast or international departures.
Ultra Long Range	Bombardier Global 6000	Up to 13	~590 mph	~6,000 nm	~195 cu ft	Nonstop intercontinental range for the longest missions out of Midway.

Route	Distance	Flight Time (approx.)	Notes
Chicago Midway (MDW) to Teterboro (TEB)	~713 mi / 619 nm	~1h 45m to 2h 00m	Connects to our primary NYC gateway page. [FLAGGED: no established price yet]
Chicago Midway (MDW) to Opa-locka (OPF)	~1,177 mi / 1,023 nm	~2h 30m to 2h 45m	Connects to our South Florida gateway page. [FLAGGED: no established price yet]
Chicago Midway (MDW) to Van Nuys (VNY)	~1,743 mi / 1,514 nm	~3h 45m to 4h 15m	Connects to our Los Angeles gateway page. [FLAGGED: no established price yet]
Chicago Midway (MDW) to Las Vegas (LAS)	~1,517 mi / 1,319 nm	~3h 15m to 3h 45m	[FLAGGED: no established price yet]

Winter Weather (December to March): Chicago winters bring meaningful snow and ice event risk; build schedule flexibility into winter charters even with Midway's full instrument approach capability.
Convention and Trade Show Season: Chicago hosts a heavy calendar of major conventions and trade shows at McCormick Place and around the city; demand and ramp availability tighten during peak show weeks.
Summer Travel Season (June to August): The highest general leisure and business travel volume of the year; book earlier during this window.

Ground and Rail Transfer: The CTA Orange Line runs directly from Midway to the Loop in about 20 to 25 minutes; scheduled to move to 24-hour service in the latter half of 2026. Chauffeured ground transport remains standard for charter clients.
Customs and Immigration: Midway is an international airport of entry with an on-site Federal Inspection Service facility; your operator coordinates CBP clearance in advance of international arrivals.
Alternate Airports: Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and DuPage Airport (DPA) are genuine general aviation alternates in the Chicago area when Midway scheduling or ramp space is constrained. [FLAGGED: confirm Hogani Jets routes to these alternates before publish.]

Hogani Jets coordinates charter service through Chicago Midway as a preferred alternative to O'Hare's heavier commercial congestion. As your broker, we do not own aircraft, operate FBOs, or hold Part 135 certificates ourselves.

Hogani Jets coordinates each Chicago Midway charter through licensed Part 135 operators. Hogani Jets does not operate the aircraft directly; every charter is conducted through a licensed Part 135 operator whose crew, maintenance, and operations remain under that operator's independent control, with certifications and safety records reviewed as part of every booking.

Through Hogani Jets, your operator manages FBO selection, runway coordination on Midway's primary air carrier runways, and customs pre-clearance for international arrivals.

To review available aircraft or request a route estimation, contact us at charter@hoganijets.com or call +1-855-660-0573.

Reviewed by Matt Hogan — Founder, Hogani Jets & Aviation Specialist.

What airport code is Chicago Midway?

Chicago Midway International Airport uses ICAO code KMDW and IATA/FAA code MDW. It sits on Chicago's southwest side, roughly 9 to 12 miles from the Loop business district.

Is Midway a private-aviation-only airport like some others in your network?

No, and it's worth being upfront about that. Unlike Teterboro or Van Nuys, Midway is a major commercial airport, Southwest Airlines alone carries over 90% of its passenger traffic. Private jets use dedicated FBO facilities entirely separate from the commercial terminal, so the advantage isn't the absence of airline traffic, it's expedited, terminal-free ramp access alongside it.

Why charter through Midway instead of O'Hare?

O'Hare is one of the busiest commercial airports in the world, with correspondingly heavy ground and airspace congestion. Midway carries a fraction of O'Hare's traffic and gives private jets faster taxi and ramp times, even though Midway itself is a busy commercial field in its own right.

How many FBOs serve Midway?

Two: Atlantic Aviation and Signature Aviation, confirmed directly by the airport's own official site. Some third-party sources list additional names (Duncan Avionics, Million Air) that we could not independently confirm as active Midway FBOs; the airport's own page is explicit that there are only two.

Can international flights clear customs at Midway?

Yes. Midway is an international airport of entry with a Federal Inspection Service facility in Concourse A, restored in 2002 after a 40-year absence of international service. Your operator coordinates CBP clearance in advance.

Which runway do private jets typically use at Midway?

Private charter jets typically use Runway 13L/31R (6,522 ft) or Runway 4R/22L (6,445 ft), the same air carrier runways used by scheduled airline traffic. The shorter Runway 4L/22R and Runway 13R/31L are restricted from large scheduled passenger operations and are used mainly by lighter aircraft.

Does Midway have noise restrictions?

Yes. All departures are requested to expedite climb through 1,500 feet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM daily, and Runway 22L is the preferred departure runway during that overnight window.

How do I get from Midway to downtown Chicago?

The CTA Orange Line runs directly from Midway to the Loop in about 20 to 25 minutes. Starting in the latter half of 2026, the Orange Line is scheduled to move to 24-hour service. Chauffeured ground transport remains the standard option for charter clients.

What are the alternate airports near Chicago?

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and DuPage Airport (DPA) are both genuine general aviation alternates in the Chicago area, useful when Midway ramp space or scheduling is constrained.

Can my car pick me up directly at the aircraft at Midway?

Yes, through either FBO. Atlantic Aviation and Signature Aviation both support planeside vehicle access for charter clients.

Last Updated: 14 Sep 2026, 11:52 AM

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