KMDW NOTAMs in plain English

54 notices active now or starting within 24 hours at Chicago Midway International Airport, most important first. Checked with the FAA at 7:52 pm CT. Translations are automatic; the FAA text under each one is the authority.

Runway (9)Taxiway (15)Lighting (3)Procedure (1)Obstacle (25)Apron (1)

Runway 9

Runway 04R/22L is closed.
Runway, from 10:00 pm CT until 6:00 am CT
FAA text
```
10/304 RWY 04R/22L CLSD
```
Runway 22L closed to landing.
Runway, until November 13
FAA text
```
10/214 RWY 22L CLSD TO LDG
```
Runway 22L closed to takeoff.
Runway, until November 13
FAA text
```
10/213 RWY 22L CLSD TO TKOF
```
Runway 22L engineered material arresting system is out of service.
Runway, until November 13
FAA text
```
10/207 RWY 22L ENGINEERED MATERIAL ARST SYSTEM U/S
```
Runway 22L departure end EMAS bed has an irregular surface.
Runway, until December 31
FAA text
```
10/205 RWY 22L DEP END EMAS BED IRREGULAR SFC
```
Runway 04R safety area between Taxiway Y1 and Taxiway V has irregular surface on the southeast side.
Runway, until November 13
FAA text
```
10/179 RWY 04R SAFETY AREA BTN TWY Y1 AND TWY V IRREGULAR SFC SE SIDE
```
Runway 13L/31R safety area is not standard on the northeast side between taxiways H2 and H3.
Runway, until December 30
FAA text
```
10/027 RWY 13L/31R SAFETY AREA NOT STD NE SIDE BTN H2 AND H3
```
Irregular surface on the northwest edge of runway 04L/22R between runway 13L and taxiway H is a safety area concern.
Runway, until November 6
FAA text
```
10/290 RWY 04L/22R SAFETY AREA IRREGULAR SFC NW EDGE BTN RWY 13L AND TWY H
```
Runway 13L/31R safety area is not standard along the southwest edge between taxiway A and runway 4L.
Runway, until November 14
FAA text
```
10/142 RWY 13L/31R SAFETY AREA NOT STD SW EDGE BTN TWY A AND RWY 4L
```

Taxiway 15

Taxiway Y1 is closed.
Taxiway, from 10:00 pm CT until 6:00 am CT
FAA text
```
10/305 TWY Y1 CLSD
```
Taxiway Y between taxiway Y1 and taxiway Y3 is closed.
Taxiway, from 10:00 pm CT until 6:00 am CT
FAA text
```
10/308 TWY Y BTN TWY Y1 AND TWY Y3 CLSD
```
Taxiway Z is closed.
Taxiway, from 10:00 pm CT until 6:00 am CT
FAA text
```
10/306 TWY Z CLSD
```
Taxiway V is closed between runway 04L/22R and runway 04R/22L.
Taxiway, from 10:00 pm CT until 6:00 am CT
FAA text
```
10/309 TWY V BTN RWY 04L/22R AND RWY 04R/22L CLSD
```
Taxiway K south edge between runways 13L/31R and 13R/31L has an irregular surface.
Taxiway, until November 6
FAA text
```
10/292 TWY K BTN RWY 13L/31R AND RWY 13R/31L SOUTH EDGE IRREGULAR SFC
```
Taxiway Y between taxiway Y1 and taxiway Y3 is being excavated near the southwest side, with work in progress and not yet open.
Taxiway, until November 30
FAA text
```
10/255 TWY Y BTN TWY Y1 AND TWY Y3 WIP OPN EXCAVATION ADJ SOUTHWEST SIDE
```
Taxiway A safety area between runway 13L and runway 13R has an irregular surface on the south side.
Taxiway, until November 25
FAA text
```
10/241 TWY A SAFETY AREA BTN RWY 13L AND RWY 13R IRREGULAR SFC S SIDE
```
Taxiway Y1 between taxiway U and taxiway Y is closed.
Taxiway, until November 30
FAA text
```
10/239 TWY Y1 BTN TWY U AND TWY Y CLSD
```
Taxiway Y between Y3 and Y4 has open excavation work in progress adjacent to the southwest side.
Taxiway, until November 9
FAA text
```
10/121 TWY Y BTN TWY Y3 AND TWY Y4 WIP OPN EXCAVATION ADJ SOUTHWEST SIDE
```
Taxiway U is closed.
Taxiway, until November 27
FAA text
```
10/085 TWY U CLSD
```
Taxiway Y1 nonmovement area surface marking on the south shoulder is not standard, with incorrect spacing.
Taxiway, until January 15
FAA text
```
10/297 TWY Y1 NONMOVEMENT AREA SFC MARKING SOUTH SHOULDER NOT STD INCORRECT SPACING
```
Taxiway W between taxiway F and the approach end of runway 13L has an irregular west edge surface.
Taxiway, until November 6
FAA text
```
10/293 TWY W BTN TWY F AND APCH END RWY 13L WEST EDGE IRREGULAR SFC
```
Taxiway T safety area between taxiways H and P has an irregular surface on the west side.
Taxiway, until November 30
FAA text
```
10/254 TWY T SAFETY AREA BTN TWY H AND TWY P IRREGULAR SFC WEST SIDE
```
Taxiway H2 safety area is not standard, with a 3-inch drop on the north side.
Taxiway, until November 14
FAA text
```
10/143 TWY H2 SAFETY AREA NOT STD N SIDE 3IN DROP
```
Taxiway H2 runway guard lights at runway 13L/31R are not standard.
Taxiway, until October 31
FAA text
```
09/165 TWY H2 IN PAVEMENT RWY GUARD LGT AT RWY 13L/31R NOT STD
```

Lighting 3

Taxiway Y5 elevated runway guard lights for runways 04R/22L, east side, out of service.
Lighting, until November 18
FAA text
```
10/240 TWY Y5 ELEVATED RWY GUARD LGT FOR RWY 04R/22L EAST SIDE U/S
```
Taxiway K pavement runway guard lights at RWY 13L/31R are not standard.
Lighting, until October 31
FAA text
```
09/167 TWY K IN PAVEMENT RWY GUARD LGT AT RWY 13L/31R NOT STD
```
Taxiway H1 pavement runway guard lights at the approach end of RWY 13L are not standard.
Lighting, until October 31
FAA text
```
09/166 TWY H1 IN PAVEMENT RWY GUARD LGT AT APCH END RWY 13L NOT STD
```

Procedure 1

ILS or localizer runway 13L approach amended. Terminal route from DPA VOR/DME to HEBKU intersection not authorized, and radar is required for procedure entry unless aircraft have suitable GPS RNAV. DPA VOR/DME restricted.

Procedure, until March 20

FAA text

6/1586 IAP CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL, CHICAGO, IL. ILS OR LOC RWY 13L, ORIG... TERMINAL ROUTE FROM DPA VOR/DME TO HEBKU INT NA. RADAR REQUIRED FOR PROCEDURE ENTRY EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS. DPA VOR/DME RESTRICTED. 2603201411-2803201411EST

Obstacle 25

Obstacle pole light out of service about 5.4 nautical miles northeast of MDW airport.
Obstacle, until December 6
FAA text
```
10/264 OBST POLE LGT (ASN 2017-AGL-4578-OE) 415045N0873943W (5.4NM NE MDW) 836FT (247FT AGL) U/S
```
Pole obstacle light 1.7 NM SSE of MDW, 85 ft AGL, is out of service.
Obstacle, until December 6
FAA text
```
10/263 OBST POLE LGT (ASN 2016-AGL-13379-OE) 414545N0874354W (1.7NM SSE MDW) 704FT (85FT AGL) U/S
```
Obstacle power line light out of service about 1.6 nautical miles south-southeast of MDW airport.
Obstacle, until December 6
FAA text
```
10/262 OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2016-AGL-13381-OE) 414547N0874360W (1.6NM SSE MDW) 704FT (86FT AGL) U/S
```
Tower obstacle light about 1.9 nautical miles southeast of Midway is out of service. The tower top is 90 feet above ground level.
Obstacle, until December 3
FAA text
```
10/219 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2017-AGL-1187-OE) 414541N0874330W (1.9NM SE MDW) 707FT (90FT AGL) U/S
```
Obstacle tower light is unserviceable. The tower is 214.9 feet above ground level, located about 4.1 nautical miles east-southeast of the airport.
Obstacle, until November 2
FAA text
```
10/212 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1009677) 414554.00N0873951.00W (4.1NM ESE MDW) 816.9FT (214.9FT AGL) U/S
```
Power line obstacle light about 1.4 nautical miles south-southeast of Midway is out of service. The top is 86 feet above ground level.
Obstacle, until December 3
FAA text
```
10/203 OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2017-AGL-1198-OE) 414551N0874437W (1.4NM SSE MDW) 702FT (86FT AGL) U/S
```
Power line obstacle light about 2.2 nautical miles southeast of Midway is out of service. The top is 89 feet above ground level.
Obstacle, until December 2
FAA text
```
10/197 OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2017-AGL-1182-OE) 414533N0874308W (2.2NM SE MDW) 707FT (89FT AGL) U/S
```
Tower line obstacle light about 2.1 nautical miles southeast of Midway is out of service. The top is 89 feet above ground level.
Obstacle, until December 2
FAA text
```
10/196 OBST TOWER LINE LGT (ASN 2017-AGL-1183-OE) 414536N0874312W (2.1NM SE MDW) 707FT (89FT AGL) U/S
```
Power line obstacle light about 1.7 nautical miles southeast of Midway is out of service. The top is 84 feet above ground level.
Obstacle, until December 2
FAA text
```
10/195 OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2017-AGL-1190-OE) 414544N0874347W (1.7NM SE MDW) 703FT (84FT AGL) U/S
```
Power line obstacle light about 1.4 nautical miles south-southeast of Midway is out of service. The top is 88 feet above ground level.
Obstacle, until December 2
FAA text
```
10/194 OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2017-AGL-1196-OE) 414552N0874429W (1.4NM SSE MDW) 704FT (88FT AGL) U/S
```
Tower obstacle light about 1.4 nautical miles south-southeast of Midway is out of service. The top is 86 feet above ground level.
Obstacle, until December 2
FAA text
```
10/193 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2017-AGL-1197-OE) 414551N0874432W (1.4NM SSE MDW) 703FT (86FT AGL) U/S
```
Tower obstacle light 1.3 NM NE of MDW, 174.9 ft AGL, is out of service.
Obstacle, until October 31
FAA text
```
10/189 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1042919) 414827.10N0874452.20W (1.3NM NE MDW) 770.0FT (174.9FT AGL) U/S
```
Power line obstacle light 1.4 NM SSE of MDW, 85 ft AGL, is out of service.
Obstacle, until November 24
FAA text
```
10/110 OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2017-AGL-1195-OE) 414554N0874425W (1.4NM SSE MDW) 702FT (85FT AGL) U/S
```
Obstacle power line light out of service about 5.3 nautical miles west-southwest of MDW airport.
Obstacle, until November 24
FAA text
```
10/105 OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2018-AGL-17297-OE) 414448N0875132W (5.3NM WSW MDW) 865FT (273FT AGL) U/S
```
Obstacle tower light out of service about 2.3 nautical miles west of MDW airport.
Obstacle, until November 22
FAA text
```
10/077 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR UNKNOWN) 414702.50N0874815.10W (2.32NM W MDW) 751FT (135FT AGL) U/S
```
Power line obstacle light 2.0 NM SE of MDW, 101 ft AGL, is out of service.
Obstacle, until November 21
FAA text
```
10/051 OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2017-AGL-1185-OE) 414539N0874321W (2.0NM SE MDW) 719FT (101FT AGL) U/S
```
Power line obstacle light about 1.5 nautical miles south-southeast of Midway is out of service. The top is 86 feet above ground level.
Obstacle, until November 14
FAA text
```
09/400 OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2016-AGL-13384-OE) 414552N0874416W (1.5NM SSE MDW) 704FT (86FT AGL) U/S
```
Obstacle tower light out of service about 1.7 nautical miles south-southeast of MDW airport.
Obstacle, until November 7
FAA text
```
09/348 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2017-AGL-1191-OE) 414546N0874356W (1.7NM SSE MDW) 703FT (85FT AGL) U/S
```
Obstacle power line light out of service about 1.5 nautical miles south-southeast of MDW airport.
Obstacle, until November 4
FAA text
```
09/287 OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2017-AGL-1193-OE) 414550N0874411W (1.5NM SSE MDW) 703FT (86FT AGL) U/S
```
Obstacle tower light out of service about 1.6 nautical miles south-southeast of MDW airport.
Obstacle, until November 3
FAA text
```
09/266 OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2017-AGL-1192-OE) 414548N0874405W (1.6NM SSE MDW) 702FT (86FT AGL) U/S
```
Tower obstacle light 8.4 NM NE of MDW, 1375 ft AGL, is out of service.
Obstacle, until November 1
FAA text
```
09/235 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1279395) 415320.70N0873736.00W (8.4NM NE MDW) 1973.1FT (1375.0FT AGL) U/S
```
Pole obstacle light 2.0 NM SE of MDW, 91 ft AGL, is out of service.
Obstacle, until October 29
FAA text
```
09/174 OBST POLE LGT (ASN 2017-AGL-1186-OE) 414540N0874325W (2.0NM SE MDW) 708FT (91FT AGL) U/S
```
Power line obstacle light about 5.3 nautical miles northeast of Midway is out of service. The top is 247 feet above ground level.
Obstacle, until November 9
FAA text
```
09/087 OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 2017-AGL-4577-OE) 415042N0873950W (5.3NM NE MDW) 834FT (247FT AGL) U/S
```
Wind turbine obstacle light about 1.4 nautical miles south-southeast of Midway is out of service. The top is 86 feet above ground level.
Obstacle, until November 22
FAA text
```
09/060 OBST WIND TURBINE LGT (ASN 2017-AGL-1194-OE) 414553N0874421W (1.4NM SSE MDW) 703FT (86FT AGL) U/S
```
Obstacle tower light about 3.7 nautical miles northeast of Midway is out of service. The tower top is 159.8 feet above ground level.
Obstacle, until November 17
FAA text
```
08/268 OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1058534) 414911.00N0874106.00W (3.7NM NE MDW) 751.6FT (159.8FT AGL) U/S
```

Apron 1

Apron Y pad is closed.
Apron, until November 15
FAA text
```
10/150 APRON Y PAD CLSD
```

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