MDW Today
Bad day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 30%, arrivals better at 76%. Early morning flights ran 17 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 78%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at MDW. Only 30% 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 78%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 61%. That is a 17-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 15 miles away and running 94% 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 Midday is a 17-point swing at MDW. The early morning block runs at 78%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 74%. Hit 33% around 12am, peaked at 92% around 7am. Currently at 30%, well below the morning numbers. A 59-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 11 points from last week (65% vs 76%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
MDW has been bouncing between 36% and 83%. Best day was Aug 26 at 83%. Worst was Aug 11 at 36%. The norm is 62-68%, which is just how MDW runs. Today's 30% is well below the norm.
About MDW Delays
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is currently experiencing significant delays with 30% on-time departures and 76% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Chicago Midway International Airport has averaged 65% 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.