MDW Today
Rough day, not the worst this week. Departures at 69%, arrivals better at 80%. Early morning flights ran 33 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 90%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at MDW. 69% on-time. About 1 in 3 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 90%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 57%. That is a 33-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is 81 miles away and running 73% today. If your route is available from both airports, MKE 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 33-point swing at MDW. The early morning block runs at 90%. 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 83%. Hit 10% around 12am, peaked at 88% around 8am. Currently at 69%, well below the morning numbers. A 78-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 6 points from last week (70% vs 76%). Arrivals down 7 points too. Mon was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
MDW has been bouncing between 20% and 85%. Best day was Feb 15 at 85%. Worst was Mar 16 at 20%. The norm is 66-72%, which is just how MDW runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About MDW Delays
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 69% on-time departures and 80% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Chicago Midway International Airport has averaged 70% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Chicago Midway International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 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.