Chicago Meigs Airport
Daylight today(Oct 20, 2026, local time)
About 10h 54m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Chicago Meigs Airport
Merrill C. Meigs Field Airport was a single-runway airport in Chicago, Illinois. Named for newspaper publisher and aviation enthusiast Merrill C. Meigs, it was located on Northerly Island, an artificial peninsula in Lake Michigan, and was operational from 1948 to 2003.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(4)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO CLASS B AREA C | Class B | Controlled | 3000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| CHICAGO CLASS B AREA D | Class B | Controlled | 3600 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| CHICAGO CLASS C | Class C | Controlled | 2300 ft MSL | 3600 ft MSL |
| CHICAGO CLASS C | Class C | Controlled | 1900 ft MSL | 3600 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willis Tower | 1,450 ft | 633 ft | — |
| 875 N Michigan | 1,125 ft | 574 ft | — |
| Aon Center | 1,115 ft | 614 ft | — |
| Franklin Center North Tower | 1,007 ft | 738 ft | — |
| Two Prudential Plaza | 994 ft | 748 ft | — |
| 311 South Wacker Drive | 961 ft | 620 ft | — |
| One Prudential Plaza | 912 ft | 735 ft | — |
| NEMA Chicago | 896 ft | 574 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Chicago Meigs Airport located?
Chicago Meigs Airport is closed located in Chicago, United States, at an elevation of 593 ft (181 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Chicago Meigs Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.