5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Even some of the benches are artistically decorated, which gives the terminals a unique character.”
Marisa Cid5★ on Google
Airports / Illinois / ORD
Large airport · ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Chicago, Illinois · 680 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
60,295 ratings
0
Operators based
680
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Chicago, IllinoisELEV 680 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
60,295
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
680
Field elevation
feet above sea level
8
Nearest alternate
nm to PWK
Field standing
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Chicago, Illinois, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD / ORD) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 680 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into ORD for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Chicago Executive Airport (PWK, 8 nm), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 13 nm), and Dupage Airport (DPA, 16 nm). With 8 runways, the longest 13,000-foot paved runway, ORD can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from ORD depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under CHI and Orchard Place. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Chicago.
2 FBOs serve KORD. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Northwest Flyers
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- October through March: 8am -7pm April through September: 8am - 8pm
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Fuel
- +1 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Chicago O'Hare Int'l
Your FBO? Claim it, freeChicago, located in the heart of the Midwest, features a thriving economy and world-class architecture. And Chicagoans think big. Three of the world's tallest buildings, the Willis Tower (1,450 ft), the Amoco Building (1,136 ft) and the John Hancock Building (1,127 ft), are located here. And Chicago's O'Hare International Airport is one of the U.S.'s busiest airports.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 128.925
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +20 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Security and TSA procedures were efficient, and the airport staff were professional and helpful whenever assistance was needed.”
Amed5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Despite its enormous size and the number of passengers it handles every day, everything ran smoothly.”
Marisa Cid5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Chicago O'Hare International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KORD
IATA
ORD
FAA / Local
ORD
Elevation
680 ft
Coordinates
41.9786° N · 87.9048° W
Airspace
B · BravoClass B, BravoThe FAA's busiest airspace tier, major hubs like LAX or JFK. Every flight needs an explicit ATC clearance to enter, and charter jets are sequenced alongside airline traffic.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs IL fields
state range 321–871 ft
At 680 ft, ORD sits higher than 65% of the 51 Illinois fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
8 runways
longest 13,000 ft
- 10L/28R13,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 09R/27L11,260 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09C/27C11,245 ft × 200 ftConcreteLighted
- 10C/28C10,800 ft × 200 ftConcreteLighted
- 04R/22L8,075 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04L/22R7,500 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09L/27R7,500 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10R/28L7,500 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,000 ft
ORD's 13,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmPWKChicago Executive AirportChicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
- 13nmMDWChicago Midway International AirportChicago
- 16nmDPADupage AirportChicago/West Chicago
- 31nmGYYGary Chicago International AirportGary
- 37nmENWKenosha Regional AirportKenosha
- 51nmVPZPorter County Municipal AirportValparaiso
Location
Open the full mapKORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport · Chicago, IL
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ORD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 356 nm | 1h 14m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 510 nm | 1h 35m |
| New York (TEB) | 626 nm | 1h 51m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 694 nm | 2h 1m |
| Boston (BED) | 738 nm | 2h 7m |
| Denver (DEN) | 770 nm | 2h 11m |
| Houston (HOU) | 822 nm | 2h 19m |
| Austin (AUS) | 850 nm | 2h 23m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ORD?
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport's longest paved runway is 13,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ORD?
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport has 8 runways; the longest measures 13,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Chicago O'Hare International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve ORD: Northwest Flyers and Signature Flight Support Chicago O'Hare Int'l. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to ORD?
- The closest alternate is Chicago Executive Airport (PWK), about 8 nm away, followed by Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) at 13 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ORD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 14m (356 nm), Washington DC about 1h 35m (510 nm), New York about 1h 51m (626 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.