Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Major hub with GA access24 hoursCustoms on site

Chicago O'Hare International Airport KORD / ORD

O'Hare's Signature FBO handles heavy and widebody VIP aircraft that Midway and Executive cannot, 40 minutes from the Loop. Long taxi times and airline delays make it a last resort for routine business-jet flights.

13,000 ft
Longest runway
40 min
Drive to Chicago
1
FBOs / handlers
680 ft
Elevation

Facts

Hours
H24
24-hour operations
Yes
Customs & immigration
Yes
Prior permission (PPR)
No
Slot coordination
No
Noise curfew
No
Runway surface
concrete
Fuel
Jet A, SAF (limited)
Helipad
Yes
Distance to centre
27 km
Typical largest aircraft
Any size including widebody VIP.

Private terminals (FBOs)

  • Signature Flight Support O'Hare

An FBO is the private terminal: lounge, crew, fuel, customs desk. You drive up, walk 30 metres, and board.

Which jets can use this runway?

Based on published takeoff distances at maximum weight versus a 13,000 ft runway. Hot days, high elevation and wet runways reduce the margin.

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