What airport closed in Chicago?

On March 31, 2003, one of the best known general aviation airports in the world suddenly closed. Meigs Field, the downtown Chicago landmark and default airport of Microsoft's Flight Simulator video game series, shut down without warning and, according to airport supporters, illegally.



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In 1949, the City renamed the facility O'Hare Airport to honor Edward Butch O'Hare, the U.S. Navy's first flying ace and Medal of Honor recipient in World War II.

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Ten miles southwest of the loop, Ashburn was home to Chicago's first airport. Ashburn Flying Field opened in 1916 in what was then a rural area. It served as a training camp for the U.S. Army's Signal Corps during World War I.

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While rain has a very slim chance of canceling a flight, there can be a minor chance that rain will delay it. Rain is just water, no matter the pressure. Modern aircraft can generate lift regardless of the heaviness of the rain. Planes can and will take off and land in the rain.

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Because Chicago is a large city that has enough travelers to fill the the need for two airports. O'Hare is north, Midway is south and there's a possibility of a third coming to the south suburbs.

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Both O'Hare and Midway are within easy reach of downtown Chicago. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Blue Line 'L' Train, which runs 24/7, connects directly to O'Hare. The CTA Orange Line 'L' Train connects directly to Midway. See maps and fares.

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Midway Airport to Downtown Chicago: Driving Distance Driving from Midway Airport to Downtown Chicago takes slightly less time than riding public transit, depending on the route you take: 28 Minutes (11.2 Miles): Get on 1-55 N/Stevenson Expressway from S Cicero Avenue. Take exit 293A from I-55 N/Stevenson Expressway.

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Chicago Midway Airport Services the Following Airlines
  • Delta - Delta offers service to Atlanta.
  • North Country Sky - North Country Sky is a charter service with flights to Manistee.
  • Porter Airlines - This Airline serves Toronto.
  • Southwest Airlines - Southwest flies all over the country.
  • ViaAir - ViaAir has service to Branson.


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