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KORD
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
Chicago, Illinois

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 07/29/2010 - 9/23/2010

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:ORD / KORD (Oscar-Romeo-Delta)
Lat/Lng: 41.9816486111, -87.9066714167
41-58-53.9350N, 087-54-24.0171W
Estimated by FAA-EST on 03/08/2010
Elevation: 672 feet Surveyed by 3RD PARTY SURVEY on 06/06/2009
Magnetic Variation: 03W, (1980), [-3W (2010)]
Sectional: CHICAGO
From City: 14nm NW of Chicago

Operations

Use: Open to the public
Ownership: Publicly owned
Activation: 02/1944
Attended: Continuous
Control Tower: yes 24 hrs
Type: ATCT-A/C
Days Tower Operational: ALL
Tower Radar: ASR-7 (S), 24 (SEE RMRKS), ASR-7 (N), 24hrs
ARTCC: Chicago Center (ZAU)
FSS: Kankakee FSS (IKK)
NOTAMs and Weather: ORD NOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator: Lighted
Segmented Circle: no
Lights: Dusk-Dawn (local time), out of Service Indefinitely.
Beacon: Clear-Green (Lighted Land Airport)
Landing Fee: yes
ARFF: I E S 05/1973

Communications

UNICOM: 122.950
Weather: ASOS 773-462-0118
ATIS: 135.4(773-601-8921)
282.225
operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'O Hare Tower'
120.75, 126.9,
128.15, 132.7,
348.0, 127.925
Ground:
Contact 'O Hare Ground'
226.675, 121.675,
121.75, 121.9
Clearance:
119.25
Pre-taxi Clearance: 119.25
Approach:
Contact 'CHICAGO' Approach (24 local)
119.0(360-179),
133.625(180-359)
284.0(180-359), 349.0(South), 393.1(360-179),
121.15, 124.35, 125.7(180-359)
Departure:
Contact 'CHICAGO' Departure (24 local)
125.0(340-159), 125.4(220-339),
126.625(160-219)
269.5(160-219), 307.2(220-339), 337.4(340-159),
349.0(South)
Emergency:
121.5, 243.0
Other: --CLNC DEL/P 121.6
--VFR ADV 126.8
--O'HARE TWR CENTER 120.75
--O'HARE TWR CENTER 126.9
--O'HARE TWR CENTER 132.7
--O'HARE TWR CENTER 226.675
--O'HARE TWR CENTER 348.0
--O'HARE TWR NORTH GC/P 124.125
--/S 119.25
--CLASS B IC 119.0(360-179)
--CLASS B IC 393.1(360-179)
--CON CENTER (INBOUND) 121.9
--METERING 121.675
--O'HARE TWR NORTH 128.15
--CLASS B 120.55(NORTH)
--CLASS B 133.5(SOUTH)
--CLASS B 133.625(180-359)
--CLASS B 284.0(180-359)
--CLASS B 290.2(NORTH)
--CON CENTER (OUTBOUND) 121.75
--D- 135.4(773-601-8921)
--D- 282.225
--CLASS B/S 134.4
Master Provides: ARTS-III
Class B
Conflict Alert
LLWAS
MSAW
TDWR
Tower Remarks: Class B Frequencies 120.55/290.2 for VFR Aircraft Requesting Traffic Advisories or to Transition Class B North of Ohare.
Class B Frequencies 133.5/349.0 for VFR Aircraft Requesting Traffic Advisories or to Transition Class B South of Ohare.
ASR-7 (N) Unusbl 166-193 8-50 NM.
If Unable to Contact Chicago Approach/Departure Control on 133.1; Call 312-686-0681 to Obtain IFR Clearance.

Services

Fuel: Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
Jet A-1 - Kerosene, freeze point -50C
Airframe Repair: Major
Powerplant Repair: Major
Bottled Oxygen: High pressure
Bulk Oxygen: High/Low pressure

Based Aircraft

Total: 0

Annual Operations

For year ending: 06/30/2009
Commercial Carriers: 559563
AirTaxi: 279153
Non-local GA: 7344
Military Operations: 161
Total: 846221

Ownership

Owner: City of Chicago
P.O. Box 66848, 10510 West Zemke Road
Chicago, Il 60666
773-686-2200
Manager: Rosemarie S. Andolino
, Box 66142
Chicago, Il 60666
773-686-8060

Runways

Runways: 04L/22R
04R/22L
09L/27R
09R/27L
10/28
14L/32R
14R/32L
H1

Runway 04L/22R

Length: 7500 feet
by 3Rd Party Survey on 06/06/2009
Width: 150 feet
Surface: Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment: Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN): 108/R/C/W/U, 108, Rigid, Subgrade Strength Low (represents > 92 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Determined using Aircraft
Weight Capacity: Single Wheel aircraft: 100,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 185,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 350,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: High Intensity
End 04L End 22R
Takeoff Run Available (TORA): 7500 feet 7500 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA): 7500 feet 7500 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA): 7500 feet 7500 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA): 7500 feet 7500 feet
Land and Hold Short Distance (LAHSO):   6050 feet
LAHSO Intersecting Runway:   09R/27L
True Alignment: 039, (036 Magnetic) 219, (216 Magnetic)
ILS Type: LOCALIZER ILS
Runway Markings: Precision Instrument, Good Condition Precision Instrument, Good Condition
Gradient: 0.2 0.2
Elevation at End: 655.7' MSL 647.7' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone: 658' MSL 651' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:   69' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:   3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:   4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location: Touchdown, Rollout Touchdown, Rollout
Approach Lights:   MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Centerline Lights: Yes Yes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:   Yes
Objects: Lt Standard  
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile Precision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope: 36:1 50:1
Object Height: 29' AGL  
Object Distance: 1244' Along centerline
411' Left of centerline
 

Runway 04R/22L

Length: 8075 feet
by 3Rd Party Survey on 06/06/2009
Width: 150 feet
Surface: Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment: Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN): 108/R/C/W/U, 108, Rigid, Subgrade Strength Low (represents > 92 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Determined using Aircraft
Weight Capacity: Single Wheel aircraft: 100,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 200,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 350,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: High Intensity
End 04R End 22L
Takeoff Run Available (TORA): 8075 feet 8075 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA): 8075 feet 8075 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA): 8075 feet 8075 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA): 8075 feet 8075 feet
True Alignment: 042, (039 Magnetic) 222, (219 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS ILS
Runway Markings: Precision Instrument, Good Condition Precision Instrument, Good Condition
Gradient: 0.1 0.1
Elevation at End: 661.2' MSL 654.2' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone: 661' MSL 654' MSL
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights: MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Centerline Lights: Yes Yes
Runway End Touchdown Lights: Yes Yes
Objects:   Ant
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): Precision Instrument Runway Precision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope: 50:1 49:1
Object Height:   109' AGL
Object Distance:   5424' Along centerline
545' Left of centerline
Remarks: Arresting Gear/System: Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) 490 Ft in Length by 170 Ft in Width Located at the Departure End of Runway 04R. Arresting Gear/System: Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) 303 Ft in Length by 170 Ft in Width Located at the Departure End of Runway 22L.

Runway 09L/27R

Length: 7500 feet
by 3Rd Party Survey on 06/06/2009
Width: 150 feet
Surface: Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment: Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Weight Capacity: Single Wheel aircraft: 75,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 210,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 500,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 913,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: High Intensity
End 09L End 27R
Takeoff Run Available (TORA): 7500 feet 7500 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA): 7500 feet 7500 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA): 7500 feet 7500 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA): 7500 feet 7500 feet
True Alignment: 090, (087 Magnetic) 270, (267 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS/DME ILS/DME
Gradient: 0.1 Down 0.1 Up
Elevation at End: 668.1' MSL 663.6' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone: 668' MSL 664' MSL
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights: ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration
Runway End Centerline Lights: Yes Yes
Runway End Touchdown Lights: Yes Yes
Objects: Ant Ant
Object Marking: Marked and Lighted Marked and Lighted
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): Precision Instrument Runway Precision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope: 36:1 41:1
Object Height: 743' AGL 87' AGL
Object Distance: 27414' Along centerline
4443' Right of centerline
3791' Along centerline
118' Left of centerline

Runway 09R/27L

Length: 7967 feet
by 3Rd Party Survey on 06/06/2009
Width: 150 feet
Surface: Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment: Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN): 108/R/C/W/U, 108, Rigid, Subgrade Strength Low (represents > 92 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Determined using Aircraft
Weight Capacity: Single Wheel aircraft: 100,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 210,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 350,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: High Intensity
End 09R End 27L
Takeoff Run Available (TORA): 7967 feet 7967 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA): 7967 feet 7967 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA): 7967 feet 7967 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA): 7967 feet 7967 feet
Land and Hold Short Distance (LAHSO): 6100 feet 5700 feet
LAHSO Intersecting Runway: 14L/32R 04L/22R
True Alignment: 090, (087 Magnetic) 270, (267 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS/DME ILS/DME
Runway Markings: Precision Instrument, Good Condition Precision Instrument, Good Condition
Gradient: 0.1 0.1
Elevation at End: 659.7' MSL 650.0' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone: 660' MSL 653' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 74' AGL 72' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00° 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left side of runway 4-light PAPI on right side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights: MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration
Runway End Centerline Lights: Yes Yes
Runway End Touchdown Lights: Yes Yes
Objects:   Ant
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): Precision Instrument Runway Precision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope: 50:1 37:1
Object Height:   24' AGL
Object Distance:   1105' Along centerline
587' Left of centerline

Runway 10/28

Length: 13001 feet
by 3Rd Party Survey on 06/06/2009
Width: 150 feet
Surface: Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment: Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN): 108/R/C/W/U, 108, Rigid, Subgrade Strength Low (represents > 92 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Determined using Aircraft
Weight Capacity: Single Wheel aircraft: 100,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 185,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 350,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: High Intensity
End 10 End 28
Takeoff Run Available (TORA): 13000 feet 13000 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA): 13000 feet 13000 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA): 13000 feet 13000 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA): 12246 feet 13000 feet
Land and Hold Short Distance (LAHSO): 12156 feet  
LAHSO Description: TWY S  
True Alignment: 090, (087 Magnetic) 270, (267 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS/DME ILS/DME
Runway Markings: Precision Instrument, Good Condition Precision Instrument, Good Condition
Gradient: 0.2 0.2
Elevation at End: 672.1' MSL 651.3' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone: 672' MSL 652' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 74' AGL 79' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00° 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left side of runway 4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights: ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration
Runway End Centerline Lights: Yes Yes
Runway End Touchdown Lights: Yes Yes
Objects: Pole Sign
Object Marking:   Lighted
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): Precision Instrument Runway Precision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope: 48:1 44:1
Object Height: 42' AGL 56' AGL
Object Distance: 2252' Along centerline
629' Left of centerline
2700' Along centerline
723' Left of centerline

Runway 14L/32R

Length: 10005 feet
by 3Rd Party Survey on 06/06/2009
Width: 150 feet
Surface: Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment: Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN): 108/R/C/W/U, 108, Rigid, Subgrade Strength Low (represents > 92 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Determined using Aircraft
Weight Capacity: Single Wheel aircraft: 100,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 185,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 350,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: High Intensity
End 14L End 32R
Takeoff Run Available (TORA): 10005 feet 10005 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA): 10005 feet 10005 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA): 10005 feet 10005 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA): 8007 feet 10005 feet
True Alignment: 140, (137 Magnetic) 320, (317 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS/DME ILS
Runway Markings: Precision Instrument, Good Condition Precision Instrument, Good Condition
Displaced Threshold Distance: 1998'  
Gradient: 0.1 0.1
Elevation at End: 652.7' MSL 648.1' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold: 649.0' MSL  
Elevation at Touchdown Zone: 653' MSL 653' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 75' AGL  
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.004°  
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left side of runway  
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights: ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Centerline Lights: Yes Yes
Runway End Touchdown Lights: Yes Yes
Objects:   Pole
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): Precision Instrument Runway Precision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope: 50:1
50:1 from Displaced Threshold.
36:1
Object Height:   43' AGL
Object Distance:   1785' Along centerline
725' Left of centerline

Runway 14R/32L

Length: 9685 feet
by Faa on 02/26/2010
Width: 200 feet
Surface: Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment: Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN): 108/R/C/W/U, 108, Rigid, Subgrade Strength Low (represents > 92 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Determined using Aircraft
Weight Capacity: Single Wheel aircraft: 100,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 185,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 350,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: High Intensity
End 14R End 32L
Takeoff Run Available (TORA): 9685 feet 9685 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA): 9685 feet 9685 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA): 9662 feet 9685 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA): 8650 feet  
True Alignment: 140, (137 Magnetic) 320, (317 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS/DME ILS/DME
Runway Markings: Precision Instrument, Good Condition  
Gradient: 0.1 0.1
Elevation at End: 665.5' MSL 654.9' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone: 668' MSL  
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 69' AGL  
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00°  
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on right side of runway  
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout  
Approach Lights: ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III Configuration  
Runway End Centerline Lights: Yes Yes
Runway End Touchdown Lights: Yes  
Objects: Trees  
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): Precision Instrument Runway  
Object Clearance Slope: 44:1  
Object Height: 63' AGL  
Object Distance: 3025' Along centerline
56' Right of centerline
 

Runway H1

Length: 200 feet
Width: 100 feet
Surface: Porland Cement Concrete
Runway Lights Edge Intensity: Perimeter

Procedures

Additional Remarks

A30-04L/22R-Arresting Gear/System: Engineered Materials System (EMAS) 490 Ft in Length by 170 Ft in Width Located at the End of Runway 04R. Arresting Gear/System: Engineered Materials System (EMAS) 303 Ft in Length by 170 Ft in Width Located at the End of Runway 22L.
A30-14R/32L-Possible Low Level Turbulence on Aer 14R.
A5-and Du Page Co.
Airport Nighttime Noise Abatement Procedures are in Effect from 2200 to 0700; Contact Airport Manager on 773-686-2255.
Birds on & in View of Airport. Pyrotechnics & Bird Cannons in Use for Bird Control.
Aircraft with Wingspan Greater than 214 Ft Require 48 Hrs Prior Permission - Call 773-686-2255.
See Land and Hold Short Operations Section.
During Periods of Cold Weather; the App End of Runway 32R may not be Visible from the ATCT Due to Steam Plume from Airport Heating Plant.
be Alert: of Duplicate Alpha-Numeric Taxiway Designators & Terminal Gate Designations Involving the Letters G, H, K L & M.
Magnetic Deviation Possible Immediately West of Taxiway M7 & Runway 22L Approach on Taxiway M.
Personnnel and Equipment Working Near Various Taxiways.
Periodic Fire Dept Training at N Sector of the Airport.
Prim Run-Up Location Ground Run Up Enclosure; Secondary Run Up Locations Available Upon Req Contact City Operations 773-686-2255.
Taxi Into Position & Hold Waiver in Effect After Dark at the Flwg Intxns; Runway 32L at Taxiways T-10 and, Runway 28 at Taxiway Zw and Zv, Runway 14L at Taxiways U2 & V & Runway 32R at Taxiway V and Runway 10 at Taxiway Zh. These Runways Will be Used for Departures only When Exercising the Provisions of This Waiver.
All Part 91 & Unscheduled Part 125, 133 & 135 Charter Operators Contact Signature Flight Support at 773-686-7000 Regarding New Security Regulations Prior to Departure.
Runway H1 Approach Departure Paths are E & W.
B747-400's, B777-300's or A340-600's Cannot Pass on Taxiways 'a' & 'B' Insufficient Wingtip Clearance.
be Alert: the Northeast/Southwest Portion of Taxiway Y is not Vsbl from the Center ATCT.
General Aviation Ramp and FBO Located at the North East Ramp Vicinity of 27L Approach
ATCT is Authorized to Conduct Arrs to Runways 14L & 14R While Conducting Simul Opposite Direction Departures Off of Runways 09R & 28 During IFR Weather Conds. ATCT is Authorized to Conduct Simul Converging Inst Approaches to Runways 14R & 22R While Conducting Simul Opposite Direction Departures Off of Runways 09R & 28 During IFR Weather Conds.
Taxiway V Restricted to Aircraft Less than 117 Ft Wingspan or Wheelbase Less than 30 Ft (Design Group 4-5-6) Between Taxiway Kk & Taxiway Ll.
ATCT is Authorized to Conduct Simul Opposite Direction Departures on Runways 09R and 28 During Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Wx Conds.
Asde-X Surveillance System in Use: Pilots Should Operate Transponders with Mode C on All Taxiways & Runways.
Runway 9L/27R Triple Dual Tandem 690,000; Dual Tandum W/Dual Wheel (2D/D1) 633,000
Yankee Echo Gate is Manned 24 Hrs a Day. Yankee Tango Gate is Manned 24 Hrs a Day.
Runway 32L Closed to Arrivals.

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