Midway Airport

If you love watching planes, Chicago Midway International Airport is a great place to point a camera. This live stream sits near the southeast corner of the airport, looking across the approach to Runways 31L, 31C and 31R, so arrivals and departures pass right through the frame.

Midway is a busy, compact airport tucked into the city's Southwest Side, and the steady stream of jets makes for lively viewing at almost any hour. You can watch aircraft line up, touch down and taxi, follow the changing weather over Chicago, and see how the light transforms the scene from morning to night, when runway lights take over.

The camera is hosted by Pro Auto, a local auto service and maintenance shop operating since 1982, whose owner is a keen plane enthusiast. The stream first went live on May 7, 2022, and has been a favorite with aviation fans ever since.

Good to know

• Peak hours bring a plane every few minutes.
• Wind direction determines which runways are in use.
• Night viewing shows off landing lights beautifully.

Live stream by StreamTime Live, hosted by Pro Auto.