Airport code
ORD — Chicago O'Hare International Airport
ORD is the IATA code for Chicago O'Hare International Airport, an airport serving Chicago, United States. Its ICAO code is KORD, and it operates in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). The airport sits at 41.9786, -87.9048 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 672 ft (205 m).
Overview
About Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is the primary international airport serving Chicago, Illinois, United States, located on the city's Northwest Side, approximately 17 miles (27 km) northwest of downtown. The airport is operated by the Chicago Department of Aviation and covers 7,627 acres. It is the airport with the most runways in the world, with eight.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | ORD |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | KORD |
| Airport name | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| City | Chicago |
| Country | United States |
| Time zone | America/Chicago (UTC-6) |
| Latitude | 41.9786 |
| Longitude | -87.9048 |
| Elevation | 672 ft (205 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 8 |
| Longest runway | 13,000 ft (3,962 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Chicago O'Hare International Airport?
The IATA code for Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD.
What is the ICAO code for Chicago O'Hare International Airport?
The ICAO code for Chicago O'Hare International Airport is KORD.
Where is ORD airport located?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is located in Chicago, United States.
What time zone is ORD in?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport operates in the America/Chicago time zone, which is UTC-6.
What is the nearest airport to ORD?
The nearest airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, about 25 km away.
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