MDW Today
Rough day, not the worst this week. Departures at 53%, arrivals slightly better at 59%. Early morning flights ran 43 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 81%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at MDW. Only 53% on-time. Expect delays across the board. Check your airline app for gate changes. If connecting, prepare for misconnects.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 81%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 38%. That is a 43-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 15 miles away and running 67% today. If your route is available from both airports, ORD is the better bet right now.
MDW Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Chicago Midway International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 43-point swing at MDW. The early morning block runs at 81%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 81%. 11pm is where it broke down, dropping to 9%. Currently at 53%, well below the morning numbers. A 91-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 55%, last week 56%. Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
MDW has been bouncing between 45% and 84%. Best day was Mar 25 at 84%. Worst was Mar 17 at 45%. The norm is 66-72%, which is just how MDW runs. Today's 53% is well below the norm.
About MDW Delays
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is currently experiencing significant delays with 53% on-time departures and 59% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Chicago Midway International Airport has averaged 55% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Chicago Midway International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include ORD (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and MKE (General Mitchell International Airport). When MDW is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Chicago Midway International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.