New Runway, Tower in Chicago Support Aviation Efficiency Across the Nation

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From Deputy FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker:

While important to Chicagoans, because O'Hare is a critical hub, the O'Hare Modernization Program (OMP) also boosts performance of the overall National Airspace System.

That's one reason the Federal Aviation Administration is investing more than $900 million in the project.

And last Thursday morning, the OMP took another major step forward when the City of Chicago and the FAA opened a new runway and a third air traffic control tower at ORD...

Learn more about O'Hare modernization and the FAA's Airport Improvement Program on our Fast Lane blog.

View of new runway from new South Air Traffic Control Tower