Traffic at Midway International Airport Continues Post-Pandemic Rebound

During the first four months of 2023, Midway International Airport welcomed an average of 1.6 million passengers per month, putting the airport at 103% of passenger volume compared to the same period in 2019, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) reported in statistics posted online .

“The pandemic recovery at Midway International Airport is complete, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome locals, tourists, and business travelers to Chicago’s original hometown airport this summer,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. “On behalf of all Chicagoans, I welcome visitors to explore all that our great city has to offer.”

As the summer travel season heats up, passengers traveling through Midway can expect to see a fair amount of construction, particularly near the airport’s Central Market, as work on the final phase of the Midway Modernization

Program is well underway. This includes a series of concessions upgrades featuring a mix of new and existing brands with diverse ownership teams.

“The CDA and Midway Partnership are committed to delivering a worldclass airport experience of the highest quality and standards with a strong emphasis on local standout Chicago food and retail brands,” said Midway Partnership CEO Sammy Patel. “As part of our continued transformation, these exciting new additions continue with our commitment to including brands and concepts that are owned and operated by small, local, minority Chicago businesses. That is why Chicago Midway boasts one of the highest Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) minority participation rates in the United States at 56%.”