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Updated Mar 14, 2026
Southwest Airlines to end O'Hare service, expand Midway operations to 244 daily flights

Southwest Airlines announced on March 13, 2026, it will discontinue service at O'Hare International Airport on June 4 and focus its Chicago operations at Midway International Airport. The airline plans to operate up to 244 daily flights from Midway to more than 80 destinations.

FOX 32 Chicago·Mar 13, 2026
The Original Mr. Beef opens location at Midway Airport near Gate B14

The Original Mr. Beef opened its second location at Chicago Midway International Airport on March 3, 2026, near Gate B14 in Concourse B. The River North Italian beef stand, which inspired the hit show 'The Bear,' is the 24th local business on display at Midway airport.

ABC7 Chicago·Mar 3, 2026
Gameway Video Gaming Lounge opens at Midway International Airport

Chicago's first airport video gaming lounge, Gameway, opened at Midway International Airport in February 2026. The facility follows the opening of The Club MDW, the airport's first shared-use lounge, in 2024.

City of Chicago·Feb 19, 2026
TSA Touchless ID expanding to Chicago Midway by end of spring 2026

The TSA announced plans to expand its PreCheck Touchless ID technology to Chicago Midway International Airport by the end of spring 2026 as part of a rollout to 50 additional airports. The expansion will increase total airports offering the technology from 15 to 65 nationwide.

Upgraded Points·Jan 9, 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