Private jets at Chicago O’Hare (KORD)
Chicago O’Hare had 2,086 private jet arrivals in the 12 months to July 2026, about 6 a day. The busiest month, July, was 2.3 times as busy as the quietest, November. 1,396 different aircraft flew in, and the most common type was the Cessna Citation Latitude.
Data through 29 Aug 2026.
Private jet traffic at Chicago O’Hare, month by month
July was the busiest month, with 256 arrivals, and November the quietest, with 113.
Arrivals by month
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026Arrivals by day of the week
Wednesday · 16%Wednesday carried 16% 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 O’Hare
Large-cabin jets made 42% of arrivals; the single most common type was the Cessna Citation Latitude, with 15%.
By size class
Share of arrivalsMost common types
Share of arrivalsThe jets that use Chicago O’Hare most
Visits to 22 Aug 2026Named 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 O’Hare
Chicago O’Hare’s longest runway is 3,962 meters, against 1,524 at Chicago Executive, 15 km away.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10L/28R | 3,962 m | 46 m | CON |
| 09R/27L | 3,432 m | 46 m | ASP |
| 09C/27C | 3,427 m | 61 m | concrete |
| 10C/28C | 3,292 m | 61 m | CON |
| 04R/22L | 2,461 m | 46 m | ASP |
| 04L/22R | 2,286 m | 46 m | ASP |
| 09L/27R | 2,286 m | 46 m | ASP |
| 10R/28L | 2,286 m | 46 m | CONCRETE |
Nearest alternative: Chicago Executive (KPWK)
15 km away| Measure | Chicago O’Hare (KORD) | Chicago Executive (KPWK) |
|---|---|---|
| Longest runway | 3,962 m | 1,524 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 O’Hare: questions
How many private jets fly into Chicago O’Hare?
We tracked 2,086 private jet arrivals at Chicago O’Hare in the 12 months to July 2026, about 6 a day, from 1,396 different aircraft.
What is the busiest month for private jets at Chicago O’Hare?
July, with 256 arrivals. November was the quietest, with 113.
Which private jets use Chicago O’Hare most?
The most common type was the Cessna Citation Latitude, with 15% of arrivals. Large-cabin jets made 42% in all.
What is the nearest alternative to Chicago O’Hare for a private jet?
Chicago Executive (KPWK), 15 km away, with a 1,524 meter runway against 3,962 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 O’Hare (KORD).” Data through 29 Aug 2026. theaircraftledger.com/airports/united-states/chicago-o-hare
Method: private jet arrivals at KORD 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