Attention Pilots and All Other O'Hare International Airfield Users

On June 30, 2011, Taxiways V and KK will be permanently closed and the north half of the Northeast Cargo Ramp will be demolished to accommodate construction of the O’Hare Modernization Program (OMP).

  • Aircraft access to/from the reduced ramp will only be via Taxiways LL, MM and H3, increasing runway crossings on Runways 9R-27L and 14L-32R.
  • The reduced ramp will become a joint use operation of Cargo and General Aviation.
  • New Hot Spot #12 has been identified. Numerous runway crossings on Runway 27L at Taxiways H3 and MM, and Runway 32R – limited northeast ramp access. (Download the “New Airfield Hot Spot #12” Map)
  • Taxi procedures for aircraft using the reduced ramp may be different than in the past. Pilots are urged to be alert. A detailed layout is available. (Download the“O’Hare Temporary Northeast Cargo/GA Ramp” Map)

Northeast Cargo/GA Ramp Detail

On June 30, 2011, Taxiways V and KK will be permanently closed and the north half of the Northeast Cargo Ramp will be demolished to accommodate construction of the O’Hare Modernization Program (OMP).

  • The reduced ramp will become a joint use operation of Cargo and General Aviation.
  • Ramp Line LL1 is for all inbound aircraft and Line LL2 is outbound aircraft. All outbound aircraft must stop at Hold Line and contact Ground Metering frequency 121.675 (Download the Temporary Northeast Cargo/GA Ramp Flier with detailed map)

About the Pilot Awareness Campaign

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) developed this pilot awareness campaign to raise awareness of O'Hare International Airport's airfield changes among all key stakeholders.

How You Can Help…

June 30 is approaching fast.

There are many ways in which you can help us educate stakeholders about the CDA pilot awareness campaign. Help us distribute this information broadly throughout your organization:

  • Post information on Web sites
  • Blast e-mail information to employees and colleagues
  • Bookmark this webpage, link to this webpage (flychicago.com/pilotnews) or e-mail the webpage address to your employees and colleagues
  • Download and print attached fliers and place in employee break rooms and pilot lounges
  • Attach fliers to paychecks and post them on bulletin boards
  • Distribute fliers in staff meetings

The success of this the CDA Pilot Awareness Campaign depends upon all of O’Hare’s users - from pilots to mechanics to motor truck drivers and many more. We appreciate your assistance in helping us spread the word about the upcoming changes.

Downloads

Help us spread the word about the important changes that are happening at O'Hare's airfield.

Download the new two-page flier below: