MDW Today
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Early Morning is a 68-point swing at MDW. The late morning block runs at 68%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Down 42 points from last week (22% vs 64%). Arrivals down 24 points too. Mon was the worst day, Thu 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 62-68%, which is just how MDW runs.
About MDW Delays
Chicago Midway International Airport has averaged 22% 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 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.