Major Changes in O’Hare Operations

As of last week, operations at O’Hare have changed. The result is a major change for both pilots and controllers in how O’Hare conducts operations. Be alert for possible confusion until everyone becomes familiar with the new operations. As always, if there is any doubt as to control instructions that you are given, query the controller.

Highlights of the changes include:

Other important changes:

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) maintains a pilot-awareness website at www.flychicago.com/ohare/en/aboutus/pilotawareness/pilot-awareness.aspx. Additional information on the O’Hare Modernization Project may be posted by CDA at that site.

If you have any questions, please contact ALPA Engineering and Air Safety at EAS@alpa.org or 800-424-2470.