Private jets at Chicago Midway (KMDW)
Chicago Midway had 12,474 private jet arrivals in the 12 months to July 2026, about 34 a day. The busiest month, June, was 2.0 times as busy as the quietest, February. 3,751 different aircraft flew in, and the most common type was the Cessna Citation Latitude.
Data through 29 Aug 2026.
Private jet traffic at Chicago Midway, month by month
June was the busiest month, with 1,361 arrivals, and February the quietest, with 664.
Arrivals by month
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026Arrivals by day of the week
Thursday · 17%Thursday carried 17% of the week’s arrivals. Days in UTC.
Arrivals, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026: the side our tracking records most completely. Departures, routes and emissions are added once our departure records are complete. Every count is a minimum: flights the receivers missed aren’t in it.
The private jets that use Chicago Midway
Large-cabin jets made 47% of arrivals; the single most common type was the Cessna Citation Latitude, with 13%.
By size class
Share of arrivalsMost common types
Share of arrivalsThe jets that use Chicago Midway most
Visits to 22 Aug 2026| # | Aircraft | Type | Visits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N426SA | Bombardier Learjet 45 | 209 |
| 2 | N429SA | Bombardier Learjet 45 | 97 |
| 3 | N1955M | Gulfstream G600 | 62 |
| 4 | N1967M | Gulfstream GV | 55 |
| 5 | N880PL | Hawker 750/850 | 55 |
| 6 | N650NB | Gulfstream G650 | 51 |
| 7 | N747CC | Bombardier Challenger 350 | 48 |
| 8 | N701CR | Gulfstream G280 | 42 |
| 9 | N220PF | Hawker 750/850 | 34 |
| 10 | N653JD | Gulfstream G600 | 34 |
Named aircraft are shown a week behind the other figures, with their visit count only. We leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to, and grades are on each aircraft’s own page.
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Flying privately into Chicago Midway
Chicago Midway’s longest runway is 1,988 meters, against 3,962 at Chicago O’Hare, 25 km away.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13L/31R | 1,988 m | 46 m | CON |
| 04R/22L | 1,964 m | 46 m | PEM |
| 04L/22R | 1,679 m | 46 m | ASP |
| 13R/31L | 1,176 m | 18 m | CON |
Nearest alternative: Chicago O’Hare (KORD)
25 km away| Measure | Chicago Midway (KMDW) | Chicago O’Hare (KORD) |
|---|---|---|
| Longest runway | 1,988 m | 3,962 m |
Runways from the airport database; distances measured from the airport reference point. Check runway limits and slots with your operator.
Private jets at Chicago Midway: questions
How many private jets fly into Chicago Midway?
We tracked 12,474 private jet arrivals at Chicago Midway in the 12 months to July 2026, about 34 a day, from 3,751 different aircraft.
What is the busiest month for private jets at Chicago Midway?
June, with 1,361 arrivals. February was the quietest, with 664.
Which private jets use Chicago Midway most?
The most common type was the Cessna Citation Latitude, with 13% of arrivals. Large-cabin jets made 47% in all.
What is the nearest alternative to Chicago Midway for a private jet?
Chicago O’Hare (KORD), 25 km away, with a 3,962 meter runway against 1,988 here.
Do you publish who flies in?
No. We name aircraft by registration, with a visit count, a week behind. We never name owners, operators or passengers, and we leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Private jets at Chicago Midway (KMDW).” Data through 29 Aug 2026. theaircraftledger.com/airports/united-states/chicago-midway
Method: private jet arrivals at KMDW from ADS-B tracking, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026. Airliners, helicopters and piston aircraft excluded. Named aircraft a week behind. Every count is a minimum. About our data