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Runway At Midway Airport Temporarily Closed For Safety Repairs, CDA Says
Runway 22L is now closed to arrivals and departures for repairs to a runway safety system.
Updated on: October 20, 2026
A runway at Midway International Airport has been temporarily closed for safety repairs, the Chicago Department of Aviation announced on Monday.
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Runway 22L is now closed to arrivals and departures for repairs to a runway safety system.
According to the department, the Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) at the departure end of the runway was damaged by recent aircraft activity, including jet blast.
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