| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Oct. 20, 2026, 7:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Oct. 20, 2026, 7:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/very-unusual-sudden-midway-runway-closure-surprises-experts/4005229/ |
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The Chicago Department of Aviation is shutting down one of the runways at Midway
Airport for safety upgrades, a decision whose suddenness some experts say is
"very unusual."
In a surprise announcement Monday, **[ the CDA said it would be immediately
closing Runway 22 ][1] ** , which runs from the s...