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Recent News
Updated Mar 14, 2026Southwest 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.
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.
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.
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.
Airport Profile
Key Financial Data (FY 2024)
Enplaned Passengers (FAA CATS)
Cost per Enplanement (CPE)
Revenue
Expense
Ratemaking Overview
Settlement & True-Up
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Extraordinary Coverage Protection (ECP)
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Landing Fee Methodology
Airfield cost center net of non-airline revenues divided by estimated landed weight
Terminal Rental Rate
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
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.
Source Documents
Official Statements
Financial Statements
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