Midway International Airport
Coverage of Midway International Airport in the Nexus archive.
- Southwest Airlines flight loses air pressure in nose gear tires while landing at Midway, airline says
Southwest Airlines Flight 1243 experienced a loss of air pressure in its nose gear tires during landing at Chicago's Midway International Airport on Monday. The flight, arriving from Fort Myers, Florida, was towed to the gate after the incident.
- Delta flight hit by firework while landing at Midway
A Delta Air Lines plane was struck by a firework during its landing at Midway International Airport. The aircraft, arriving from Atlanta, landed safely with no injuries or damage reported. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.
- Delta Air Lines flight hit by firework while landing at Midway International Airport
A Delta Air Lines flight was struck by a firework while landing at Midway International Airport in Chicago on Saturday.
- Plane hit by firework at Chicago’s Midway Airport, airline says
A plane was struck by a firework while landing at Chicago’s Midway International Airport on Saturday night. The incident occurred during the aircraft's approach to the airport.
- Delta flight hit by firework while landing on Fourth of July
A Delta flight was struck by a firework during landing at Chicago’s Midway International Airport on the Fourth of July. The pilot reported a loud bang, and air traffic control confirmed multiple reports of fireworks, with the city planning to notify Chicago Police. The plane landed safely and was undergoing evaluation.
- Chicago braces for busiest Fourth of July travel period on record
Chicago is preparing for its busiest Fourth of July travel period with 2 million airport passengers and 4.29 million Illinois road travelers. Air travel at O'Hare and Midway airports is projected to increase by 7%, while gas prices in Illinois are higher than last year, averaging $4.35 per gallon.
- Person killed in overnight crash near I-55 and Midway Airport, police say
One person was killed in a crash near Interstate 55 and Midway International Airport early Friday, authorities said.