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Chicago Midway Abruptly Shuts Runway For A Month After Jet Blast Damage
Runway repairs due by mid-November force airlines to consolidate on Midway’s other main runway, heightening delays and strain.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) has temporarily closed Runway 22L to repair a runway safety system after jet blast damage. The closure comes as MDW, the Windy City's second busiest airport, seeks to address the affected safety infrastructure.
MDW is located on the city's southwest side and serves as an operating base for Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Southwest operates more than 90% of all flights at the airport, according to the material.
The runway repairs are expected to be completed by mid-November, at which point airlines will need to consolidate operations on Midway’s other main runway. This consolidation is anticipated to heighten delays and place additional strain on the airport’s operations.
No specific dates, injuries, aircraft details, or outcomes are provided in the material. The report focuses on the closure, the affected runway, and the expected impact on flight operations.