KMDW · Chicago, Illinois
Midway Airport
KMDWMarch 25, 2026 · KMDW-0524
Operational Summary
- User Fee
- Unknown
- Office Hours
- Daily08:00-24:00
Central Time
- Service Hours
- Daily08:00-24:00In accordance with permission to land procedures
Central Time
- Parking
- Atlantic Aviation or Signature
- Permission to Land
- Required
Parking and Inspection
Where to Park
Atlantic Aviation
Signature
Federal Inspection Station (FIS)
FBO transports passengers requiring additional processing to the FIS.
Park at either FBO; CBP meets plane-side and FBO may transport to FIS if required.
Inspection Process
- The aircraft should park at either FBO (Atlantic Aviation or Signature).
- Midway does not have a General Aviation Facility (GAF).
- Crew and Passengers will be processed plane-side.
- FBO personnel will transport passengers that require additional processing to the FIS.
- A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection.
- Be prepared to present your passports, visas (Foreign Citizens), pilot license, medical certificates, aircraft registration, and CBP user fee decal information.
Procedures
Permission to Land
Park at Atlantic Aviation or Signature; CBP will meet the aircraft on the ramp for plane-side processing.
Appointment
Unknown- It is recommended that you give CBP Midway as much advance notice as possible before arrival.
- Advise CBP in advance if you are transporting live, animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- Please call in advance for any other special needs. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov March 4, 2026 Publication Number KMDW-0326
Departure
Commercial departures require outbound clearance by contacting CBP.
Operator Highlights
- Permission to land required 24 hours in advance (+/- 30 min).
- Plane-side processing at FBO; no GAF at Midway.
- Inspection hours 0800-2400 daily.
- Advise CBP in advance for live animals, weapons, trophies, or imports.
Contacts and Location
Customs Loaction Map
5700 S. Cicero Ave.Chicago, IL 60638Related Resources for KMDW
Hours and Availability
Office Hours
- Daily08:00-24:00
Central Time
Source Wording
7 days per week, 0800-2400
Service Hours
- Daily08:00-24:00In accordance with permission to land procedures
Central Time
Source Wording
7 days per week, 0800-2400
Availability
- Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Midway International Airport are generally available 7 days per week, 0800-2400 in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly.
- It is recommended that you give CBP Midway as much advance notice as possible before arrival.
- Advise CBP in advance if you are transporting live, animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- Please call in advance for any other special needs. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov March 4, 2026 Publication Number KMDW-0326
Remarks
- It is recommended that you give CBP Midway as much advance notice as possible before arrival.
- Advise CBP in advance if you are transporting live, animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports.
- Please call in advance for any other special needs. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov March 4, 2026 Publication Number KMDW-0326
Detected Topics
- FBO Coordination
- Weapons
- Hunting Trophies
- Commercial Imports
- Landing Rights
- Outbound Clearance
- Passenger Processing
- Live Animals
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Original Content
Midway International Airport General Aviation Airport Fact Sheet Midway Airport (KMDW) 5700 S. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL 60638 Regular Office Hours 7 days per week, 0800-2400 Central Time (CT) Contact Information (773) 948-6330 CBP Midway International Airport (773) 686-2800 CBP O'Hare International Airport (800) 973-2867 SECTOR Communications Toll Free (407) 975-1740 SECTOR Communications Commercial KMDW_GAP@cbp.dhs.gov Hours of Service for Entrance and Clearance Inspection services for the entrance/ arrival of aircraft at Midway International Airport are generally available 7 days per week, 0800-2400 in accordance with the port's permission to land procedures. Commercial aircraft operators departing the U.S. must obtain an outbound clearance by contacting CBP directly. Permission to Land Procedures Pilots must secure permission to land by contacting CBP at Midway International Airport prior to departure from the foreign port or place and at least 24 hours in advance of the anticipated arrival time at KMDW. Permission to land is granted with a tolerance of (+/-) 30 minutes. If your ETA deviates outside these parameters, previously granted permission(s) are invalid and you must contact the CBP port to re-secure permission to land. Inspection Process • The aircraft should park at either FBO (Atlantic Aviation or Signature). • Midway does not have a General Aviation Facility (GAF). • Crew and Passengers will be processed plane-side. • FBO personnel will transport passengers that require additional processing to the FIS. • A CBP Officer will meet the aircraft on the ramp to begin the inspection. • Be prepared to present your passports, visas (Foreign Citizens), pilot license, medical certificates, aircraft registration, and CBP user fee decal information. Special Procedures/Miscellaneous • It is recommended that you give CBP Midway as much advance notice as possible before arrival. • Advise CBP in advance if you are transporting live, animals, weapons, hunting trophies, or commercial imports. • Please call in advance for any other special needs. NOTE: For further detailed information regarding national GA processing standards and procedures, please refer to the CBP Private Aircraft Arrival Information Document or contact GAsupport@cbp.dhs.gov March 4, 2026 Publication Number KMDW-0326