Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Chicago, Illinois (United States)
IATA: ORD ICAO: KORD
Longest Active Runway
13,000 ft
3,962 meters
Field Elevation
680 ft
207 m MSL
Runway Inventory
8 active
3 closed, Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
41.9786°, -87.9048°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Facts, National & Global Rankings
National Runway Rank
#32 in United States
Out of 2020 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#145 Worldwide
Top 1.9% percentile
Elevation Ranking
#2989 MSL
Top 42.1% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+30%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Database Insight: Chicago O'Hare International Airport's longest active runway measures 13,000 ft (3,962 m). It ranks as the #32 longest runway in United States and #145 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10L/28R | 13,000 ft (3962m) | 150 ft (46m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 09R/27L | 11,260 ft (3432m) | 150 ft (46m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 09C/27C | 11,245 ft (3427m) | 200 ft (61m) | concrete | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 10C/28C | 10,800 ft (3292m) | 200 ft (61m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 14L/32R | 10,005 ft (3050m) | 150 ft (46m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ⛔ Closed |
| 15/33 | 9,686 ft (2952m) | 200 ft (61m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ⛔ Closed |
| 04R/22L | 8,075 ft (2461m) | 150 ft (46m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 04L/22R | 7,500 ft (2286m) | 150 ft (46m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 09L/27R | 7,500 ft (2286m) | 150 ft (46m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 10R/28L | 7,500 ft (2286m) | 150 ft (46m) | CONCRETE | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 18/36 | 5,332 ft (1625m) | 150 ft (46m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ⛔ Closed |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Mitchell International Airport (Milwaukee) | MKE | 58.2 NM (107.8 km) | 9,990 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Method: SHA-256 Checksum Lock
Calculation Model: Haversine Great-Circle
Machine-readable endpoint:
GET /api/airport/ord.json ↗