A runway at Midway International Airport is closed through mid-November so crews can perform safety repairs, the city announced.
Runway 22L is closed to arrivals and departures effective immediately while repairs are made for recent damages caused by aircraft activity, the Chicago Department of Aviation announced.
“Safety is the top priority at Chicago’s airports, and we are working to complete these repairs safely and promptly,” said CDA Commissioner Michael McMurray. “We’re coordinating closely with our partners at the FAA and the airlines to reduce disruptions for travelers and return the airfield to normal operating conditions as quickly and safely as possible.”
The department says cancellations and delays are possible due to the closure, but that the extent of those disruptions will depend on airline schedules and weather conditions.