Midway International Airport
Coverage of Midway International Airport in the Nexus archive.
- Delta flight hit by firework while landing at Midway
A Delta Air Lines plane was struck by a firework during its landing at Midway International Airport. The aircraft, arriving from Atlanta, landed safely with no injuries or damage reported. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.
- Delta Air Lines flight hit by firework while landing at Midway International Airport
A Delta Air Lines flight was struck by a firework while landing at Midway International Airport in Chicago on Saturday.
- Plane hit by firework at Chicago’s Midway Airport, airline says
A plane was struck by a firework while landing at Chicago’s Midway International Airport on Saturday night. The incident occurred during the aircraft's approach to the airport.
- Delta flight hit by firework while landing on Fourth of July
A Delta flight was struck by a firework during landing at Chicago’s Midway International Airport on the Fourth of July. The pilot reported a loud bang, and air traffic control confirmed multiple reports of fireworks, with the city planning to notify Chicago Police. The plane landed safely and was undergoing evaluation.
- Chicago braces for busiest Fourth of July travel period on record
Chicago is preparing for its busiest Fourth of July travel period with 2 million airport passengers and 4.29 million Illinois road travelers. Air travel at O'Hare and Midway airports is projected to increase by 7%, while gas prices in Illinois are higher than last year, averaging $4.35 per gallon.
- Person killed in overnight crash near I-55 and Midway Airport, police say
One person was killed in a crash near Interstate 55 and Midway International Airport early Friday, authorities said.