Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Continent: North America Country: United States Region: Illinois


Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Location Chicago, Illinois
IATA code ORD
ICAO code KORD
Airport type Commercial
Website http://www.flychicago.com/ohare/home.asp
Overview map Google Maps
Communications
Tower 120.75(south) 126.9(north) 127.925 132.7
Ground 121.675 121.75(outbound) 121.9(inbound)
Clearance 119.25 121.6
Approach 119.0 128.45 121.15 124.35 125.7
Departure125.0 125.4 127.4
ATIS 135.4
Departure122.95


Official Spotting Locations

Location

There no official spotting locations. All non-official spotting locations are checked by airport security , Aviation Police or Police patrols.

Other Spotting Locations

Location

Main spotting location is located near USG corp. parking area at Scott Ave close to Mannheim Rd (US12/US45) and Lawrence Ave intersection. There is nice view of southside part of airport and full preview of 28 , 27L and 22L glidepath. Also thru fences Delta , Mike and Quebeck taxiways are visible when aircrafts taxiing to rwy 22L for departure. To take a photos at 28 80mm and up lenses are ok. Close to service gate at the end of Scott Ave even 17-20mm lenses are ok when A340 or B747 is approaching. Good spotting place during all day when wind is from W , SW or NW.

Airlines.net photo sample large photo

Also you can take some shots from hwy I294 heading southbound directly under glidepath rwy 28 at your own risk (as we know 2 hrs standing limit)

Jetphotos.net photo sample large photo


Next good location is Allstate Arena area located at Mannheim Rd(US12/US45) between Higgins Rd (IL72) and Touhy Ave. Full preview for rwy 22R during all day (different places depends on where the sun is).

Locations to Avoid

Location

Regular Traffic

Facilities and Transportation