Is There a Ground Stop at Chicago (MDW) Right Now?
Chicago Midway International Airport
MDW ground stop status
No. The FAA feed shows no ground stop at MDW right now.
All MDW delays today ยท FAA ground stop map
Source: FAA National Airspace System status.
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What a ground stop at MDW means
A ground stop is an FAA order that holds flights to MDW at their departure airport. Aircraft that are already in the air continue and land. A ground stop usually lasts from 30 minutes to a few hours, and the FAA can extend it.
A ground delay program is different: flights to MDW get a later departure time, so they still operate, but late.
If your flight to or from MDW is held, stay near the gate and keep the airline app open. Before you leave home, check MDW security wait times.
Questions about ground stops at MDW
Is there a ground stop at MDW right now?
The status box at the top of this page reads the FAA National Airspace System status for Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). It shows if a ground stop or a ground delay program is active now, and the reason when the FAA gives one.
How long does a ground stop at MDW last?
A ground stop usually lasts from 30 minutes to a few hours. The FAA sets an end time and can extend or cancel it. After the stop ends, flights to MDW depart again, but delays can continue for some hours.
Why does the FAA issue a ground stop at MDW?
The usual causes are thunderstorms, low visibility, snow or ice, too much traffic, a runway closure, an equipment problem or a staffing shortage at air traffic control. When the FAA gives a reason for MDW, this page shows it.
What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program at MDW?
A ground stop holds flights to MDW at their departure airport until the stop ends. A ground delay program gives each flight to MDW a later departure time, so flights still operate, but late.
Will my flight from MDW be cancelled?
A ground stop at MDW applies to flights that go to MDW. Departures from MDW can also be late, because the arriving aircraft is held at another airport. Only your airline can confirm a cancellation, so check its app.