Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is to enhance the economy and connectivity of Chicago through the accountable administration of O’Hare and Midway airports. The CDA is continually committed to fostering economic growth and ensuring that its airports are safe, sustainable, accessible, and reflect the city's diverse and unique character. CORE GOALS
•Own responsibility for the passenger experience by clearly defining levels of service standards, monitoring and analyzing those standards based on key performance indicators, and taking action to deliver on and continually improve the passenger experience standards at Chicago’s airports.
•Inspire the next generation of Chicagoans to pursue a career in the aviation field through new partnerships and a robust community outreach and educational program focused on encouraging young people from across Chicagoland to pursue careers as aviation professionals, while developing a system to track career progression among youths engaged by the department through these efforts.
•Be a good neighbor to the communities that surround Chicago’s airports by continually engaging with local leaders and ensuring residents are equipped with information about the airport’s activities, operations, and programs.
•Think commercially by optimizing assets on airport property and in the terminal facilities, and monitoring and acting upon passenger delay and discretionary opportunity for expenditure, which grows non-airline revenue and decreases costs for airline partners.
•Maintain a customer-first mindset, proactively responding to the needs of passengers, employees, airlines, tenants, and commercial operators by researching trends in aviation and developing methodologies to measure the airports’ performance among customers.
•Cultivate a workplace culture that reflects the richness of human diversity, provides equal opportunities for all, and embraces inclusivity as a cornerstone of our success.
•Focus on optimizing each decision for the entire Chicago value chain rather than individual processes, and ensure decisions are data driven.

Proud to connect the world to Chicago and Chicago to the world 🌎 Explore more from the 2026 OAG Megahubs Index at the li...
09/24/2026

Proud to connect the world to Chicago and Chicago to the world 🌎

Explore more from the 2026 OAG Megahubs Index at the link below.

You can only listen to ONE of these Chicago anthems for the rest of your life when flying into the city... which one are...
09/23/2026

You can only listen to ONE of these Chicago anthems for the rest of your life when flying into the city... which one are you picking?

🎷 Sweet Home Chicago - The Blues Brothers
🪩 Percolator - Cajmere
❤️‍🔥 Homecoming - Kanye West
🌆 End of Beginning - Djo

Photo Credit: David Worth (legacious_ascent)

09/22/2026

New home... ✅ Official name... ❌

Our giant ancient boulder is enjoying its new above-ground home at O'Hare, but we still need your help naming it! Submit your best idea at the link in our comments by Sept. 30.

1 week out from the 2026 Plane Pull!After your team tests its strength against a 737 aircraft, stop by Papa Blu to test ...
09/19/2026

1 week out from the 2026 Plane Pull!

After your team tests its strength against a 737 aircraft, stop by Papa Blu to test your pilot skills with our flight simulators, enjoy aviation-themed games and learn about career opportunities at Chicago's airports.

Register at the link in our comments before it's too late ✈️

09/17/2026

American Airlines is now flying 12x-weekly between O'Hare and Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois - MWA!

Help our Marion friends plan their next adventure by commenting a must-visit destination when flying AA out of Chicago ✈️

09/17/2026

Happy Latine Heritage Month, Chicago! Our city wouldn't be the same without the strength, culture, and contributions of Chicago's Latine communities.

A little something blue for this gray Chicago day ☁️ Photo Credit: Keshad Malegam (av.addiction)
09/16/2026

A little something blue for this gray Chicago day ☁️

Photo Credit: Keshad Malegam (av.addiction)

09/15/2026

If you don't like the blues, you're in the wrong airport 😏

In our latest partnership with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, we unveiled a new exhibit honoring Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy!

Among the items on display are Guy's signature polka-dot guitar, performance clothing and awards reflecting his musical contributions and legacy.

Stop by the Main Hall of Terminal 2 next time you're traveling through!

September 11 changed our nation and the world of aviation forever. Today, we honor the lives lost and remember the coura...
09/11/2026

September 11 changed our nation and the world of aviation forever. Today, we honor the lives lost and remember the courage and sacrifice of so many. 🇺🇸

Hidden since glacial times. Unearthed during construction 🪨 This very old, very large O'Hare resident needs a name wor...
09/09/2026

Hidden since glacial times. Unearthed during construction 🪨

This very old, very large O'Hare resident needs a name worthy of its very long history and we need your help!

Submit your best idea at https://bit.ly/4hioRgh, and check back in 3 weeks to vote between the top five.

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10000 W Ohare Avenue
Chicago, IL
60666

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+18008326352

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