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Updated Mar 28, 2026
Chicago airports prepare for 3.76M spring break travelers, 10% increase over 2025

Chicago Department of Aviation expects more than 3.76 million passengers at O'Hare and Midway International Airports between March 19-30, 2026, representing a more than 10% increase compared to the same period last year. Midway is projected to see a 1.4% increase in spring break travel, with Friday, March 27 expected to be the busiest day with over 52,000 passengers.

City of Chicago·Mar 20, 2026
Southwest Airlines to exit Chicago O'Hare, focus on Midway from June 2026

Southwest Airlines announced it will discontinue flights to Chicago O'Hare Airport as of June 4, 2026, to instead focus on Chicago Midway Airport where it dominates operations. The airline operates more than 90% of the departures from Midway in 2026, making it one of Southwest's largest bases.

One Mile at a Time·Mar 14, 2026
Mr. Beef opens first airport location at Midway near Gate B14

Chicago sandwich shop Mr. Beef opened a location at Midway Airport on March 3, 2026, near Gate B14. It is the first airport outpost for the River North establishment, which has been serving Italian beef and sausage sandwiches since 1979.

City of Chicago·Mar 3, 2026
Gameway video gaming lounge opens at Midway Airport

Gameway, an airport gaming lounge operator, opened its first Chicago location on February 19, 2026, in Concourse A at Midway Airport. Passengers can play the latest video games at reserved areas equipped with gaming PCs, Xbox, and PlayStation consoles that have been sanitized for use.

City of Chicago·Feb 19, 2026

Airport Profile

Bond TypeGARB
Rate MethodologyResidual
AUA StatusActive
S&PA
FitchA

Key Financial Data (FY 2024)

CPE$0.00
Signatory Landing Fee$0.0000
Enplanements0
Total Operating Revenue$0.00
Total Operating Expense$0.00
Operating Income$0.00
Total Debt$0.00
Rate Covenant1.25x
Unrestricted Cash$0.00
Landed Weight (1000 lbs)0

Enplaned Passengers (FAA CATS)

0-100.0%
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Cost per Enplanement (CPE)

$0.00-100.0%

Revenue

$0.00-100.0%

Expense

$0.00-100.0%

Ratemaking Overview

Overall MethodologyResidual
Ratesetting Typeagreement
Cost Center StructureAirfield, Terminal, Ground Side, Administrative

Settlement & True-Up

Not available

Extraordinary Coverage Protection (ECP)

ECP TypeNone

Not available

Landing Fee Methodology

MethodologyResidual

Airfield cost center net of non-airline revenues divided by estimated landed weight

Terminal Rental Rate

Rate DivisorRentable Square Feet

Terminal cost center allocated by rentable square footage

Common Use & Gate Allocation

Additional Bonds Test

Two-part test: (i) Certificate from Independent Airport Consultant stating projected Senior Lien Revenues and Other Available Moneys will satisfy Rate Covenant for each of the next three Fiscal Years following issuance (or through two years after project completion if later), with Other Available Moneys limited to amounts either (A) already deposited with Trustee or (B) irrevocably pledged to debt service; OR (ii) Certificate stating Senior Lien Revenues and Other Available Moneys in most recent audited Fiscal Year satisfied Rate Covenant assuming Aggregate Senior Lien Debt Service includes maximum Annual Senior Lien Debt Service on proposed Additional Senior Lien Obligations. Completion Obligations and Refunding Obligations have separate, less restrictive requirements.

Rate Covenant

Covenant Ratio1.25x

The City covenants to fix and establish rates and charges so that in each Fiscal Year Senior Lien Revenues, together with Other Available Moneys deposited with the Trustee and any cash balance in the Revenue Fund on the first day of the Fiscal Year not required for other deposits, will be sufficient to: (i) pay Operation and Maintenance Expenses for the Fiscal Year; and (ii) provide for the greater of (A) amounts needed to make required deposits into Senior Lien Debt Service Fund, O&M Reserve Account, Working Capital Account, Common Debt Service Reserve Sub-Fund, Junior Lien Obligation Debt Service Fund, Repair and Replacement Fund, and Special Project Fund, or (B) prior to end of FY 2025, 120% of Aggregate Senior Lien Debt Service for the Bond Year commencing during such Fiscal Year; after FY 2025, 125% of Aggregate Senior Lien Debt Service for the Bond Year commencing during such Fiscal Year.

Flow of Funds

All Senior Lien Revenues collected by City. First, monthly deposits to O&M Fund (1/12 of O&M Expense Projection). Remainder deposited to Revenue Fund with Trustee. From Revenue Fund on 10th of month: (1) Senior Lien Debt Service Fund, (2) O&M Reserve Account (1/12 of requirement = 1/6 of annual O&M Expense Projection), (3) Working Capital Account (currently suspended). On 15th of month: (1) Common Debt Service Reserve Sub-Fund (1/12 to reach requirement) and individual series DSRF if applicable, (2) Junior Lien Obligation Debt Service Fund (1/12), (3) Repair and Replacement Fund (1/12), (4) Emergency Reserve Fund (1/12), (5) Special Project Fund, (6) Airport Development Fund. Year-end excess balances transferred to Revenue Fund.

1.O&M Fund — Monthly deposit of 1/12 of O&M Expense Projection for current Fiscal Year, made by City before deposit to Revenue Fund
2.Revenue Fund — Remainder of Senior Lien Revenues deposited to Revenue Fund with Trustee after O&M Fund deposit
3.Senior Lien Debt Service Fund — 10th of month: amount needed to cover (A) unpaid interest due, (B) matured unpaid principal, (C) interest accrued through current month less capitalized interest, (D) prorated portion of next principal installment, (E) amounts for Qualified Reserve Account Credit Instrument if any
4.O&M Reserve Account — 10th of month: 1/12 of O&M Reserve Account Deposit Requirement (equal to 1/6 of annual O&M Expense Projection)
5.Working Capital Account — 10th of month: currently suspended per City direction
6.Common Debt Service Reserve Sub-Fund — 15th of month: 1/12 of amount needed to reach Common Debt Service Reserve Requirement; plus individual series DSRF for non-Common Reserve Bonds (1/2 of requirement)
7.Junior Lien Obligation Debt Service Fund — 15th of month: 1/12 of required amount per authorizing resolution/ordinance
8.Repair and Replacement Fund — 15th of month: 1/12 of Repair and Replacement Fund Deposit Requirement (City may reduce/suspend)
9.Emergency Reserve Fund — 15th of month: 1/12 of Emergency Reserve Fund Deposit Requirement ($500K adjusted annually by PPI)
10.Special Project Fund — 15th of month: amount specified by City certificate
11.Airport Development Fund — 15th of month: amount specified by City certificate

Source Documents

Source: FAA CATS Form 5100-127, DOT T-100 Market Data, Airport Official Statements · Hub classification: FAA CY 2024 Enplanement Data · Prepared by DWU Consulting