Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Chicago O’Hare International Airport
Location (City, Country)
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Airport Type & Size
Major international hub with 8 runways, most connected airport in the US. World’s 4th busiest airport. 4 passenger terminals with many more concourses and 4 cargo ramps. 80,043,050 passengers, 776,036 aircraft movements, and 2,074,005.7 tons of cargo moved in 2024.
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
Major United Airlines and American Airlines hub. Civilian airport with the greatest number of runways (8). Parallel approaches are common.
Major Airlines & Routes
American, United, and many others operate flights to many countries and continents.
Unique Features or Challenges
High number of runways and traffic, long taxi distances, large and complex terminals.
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) | Official Website
O’Hare International Airport - Wikipedia
3/25/2025 Satellite view of airport courtesy of Google Earth and Airbus.
