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Chicago O'Hare International Airport

In 2021 Chicago O'Hare International Airport was the fourth busiest airport in the world based on passenger numbers, beating both Los Angeles International (LAX) and New York's JFK Airport.

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Chicago O'Hare International Airport

IATA/ICAO Code
ORD/KORD
Country
United States
CEO
Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Jamie Rhee
Passenger Count
54,020,339 (2021)
Runways
4L/22R - 2,286m (7500 ft) | 4R/22L - 2,461m (8075 ft) | 9L/27R - 2,286m (7500 ft) | 9C/27C - 3,428m (11,245 ft) | 9R/27L - 2,428m (7,967 ft) | 10L/28R - 3,962m (13,000 ft) | 10C/28C - 3,292m (10,801 ft) | 10R/28L - 2,286m (7500 ft)
Terminals
Terminal 1 | Terminal 2 | Terminal 3 | Terminal 5

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