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Drone Rules for Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago, Illinois (IL) • United States
5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638, USA
Lat: 41.7868 • Lng: -87.7522

Rules Edit History: Chicago Midway International Airport

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Jul 10, 2026 1:16 AM Approved • Midway’s surface-level controlled airspace blankets a huge chunk of the southwest Chicago metropolitan grid. Unscheduled drone flights are strictly illegal Illinois Drone Laws (2026): FAA Rules + State Regulations.
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Your proposed edit has been approved. The updated rule now includes key flight restrictions and emphasizes the need for FAA authorization when operating drones near Chicago Midway International Airport.
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Rule category Air Ground
Flight status Permission NoFly
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            This is nearby to a towered airport. Laanc availability may be possible.
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May 19, 2026 12:14 PM Approved • FAA import OURAIRPORTS_AIRPORTS_US:KMDW|3673
Author: jaystechvault (11074)
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Rule category — Air
Flight status — Permission
Summary — FAA controlled airspace restriction from Airport. Review current FAA data for LAANC availability.
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