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Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) departures today

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Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) delays today: 67% of the 423 flights we have timed operated within 15 minutes of schedule. Departures are running +9 min, across 502 flights tracked so far today. 4 of 502 tracked flights have been cancelled (0.8%). The busiest departure hour on today's board is 08:00 local, with 52 flights scheduled to leave. The most-served destination today is Atlanta (ATL), with 18 departures on the board. Source: official airport boards, METAR weather, Pro Flight Search tracking. Updated 18 October 2026 at 03:31 UTC.

DEPARTURES MINOR DELAYS
+9 min

typical departure delay right now

Departures +9 min, arrivals on schedule. 1 of 352 flights cancelled (0.3%).

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JUST DEPARTED1I701 to VNY Los Angeles · +5 min

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Where Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) departures fly

ATLAtlanta18 flights
MSPMinneapolis15 flights
MCOOrlando14 flights
DCAWashington14 flights
PHXPhoenix14 flights
LASLas Vegas12 flights
LGANew York12 flights
DALDallas12 flights

Destinations on the current board, busiest first. 129 airports are served in this departures window.

Busiest departure hours at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)

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The busiest departure hour on today's board is 08:00 local, with 52 flights scheduled to leave.

When this board says…

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Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) departures: common questions

How delayed are Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) departures right now?

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) delays today: 67% of the 423 flights we have timed operated within 15 minutes of schedule. Departures are running +9 min, across 502 flights tracked so far today. 4 of 502 tracked flights have been cancelled (0.8%).

How many flights are cancelled at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) today?

4 of the 502 flights currently on the board are cancelled.

What is the busiest departure hour at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)?

The busiest departure hour on today's board is 08:00 local, with 52 flights scheduled to leave.

Where do Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) departures fly?

The busiest destinations on the current board are Atlanta (ATL), Minneapolis (MSP), Orlando (MCO), Washington (DCA), Phoenix (PHX). In total 129 airports are served in this window.