MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport

MDW is the IATA airport code for Chicago Midway International Airport, United States. Local time zone: America/Chicago. Below: where it is and how to get into town.

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MDW is the IATA airport code for Chicago Midway International Airport, United States. IATA codes are three-letter identifiers assigned to airports worldwide by the International Air Transport Association — they're what you see on boarding passes, baggage tags, and booking sites. Below: where MDW is, what timezone it operates in, and how to sort your transfer, lounge access, and car rental before you land.

MDW airport at a glance
Fact	Detail
IATA code	MDW
Airport	Chicago Midway International Airport
Country	United States
Coordinates	41.7881° N, 87.7409° W
Timezone	America/Chicago

Chicago Midway International Airport is served by MDW in United States.

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MDW airport code — common questions

What airport has the code MDW?

MDW is the IATA code for Chicago Midway International Airport, United States. You'll see MDW on boarding passes, baggage tags, and flight-booking sites whenever this airport is the origin or destination.

Where is MDW airport located?

MDW serves Chicago Midway International Airport, United States, at approximately 41.7881° N, 87.7409° W.

How do I get from MDW into the city?

Pre-booked private transfers are the most predictable option — fixed price, driver tracking your flight, no taxi-line haggling. Compare partner quotes for Chicago Midway International Airport on this page. Ride-hail and licensed taxis are the usual fallback where available.

What timezone is MDW in?

MDW operates on the America/Chicago timezone. Flight departure boards always show local time.