By Townhall Chicago News Staff
A runway at Chicago Midway Airport is closed for safety repairs after aircraft activity damaged the pavement near its departure end, the Chicago Department of Aviation said.
The closure is expected to cause flight delays and cancellations through mid-November while crews complete repair work, according to the department.
The affected runway sits near the departure end where the damage occurred. The Chicago Department of Aviation has not specified which aircraft or incident caused the damage.
Wind direction could determine how often the airport relies on alternate runways during the closure, which may add to delays on days when weather limits other options.
Midway Airport serves as a hub for Southwest Airlines and several other carriers operating primarily domestic routes. The airport ranks among the busiest in the Chicago area alongside O’Hare International Airport.
The Chicago Department of Aviation has not said whether the repair timeline could be extended beyond mid-November. Travelers flying through Midway in the coming weeks should check flight status directly with their airline.
