FAA to Limit O'Hare Takeoffs: Less Delays, More Grumbles?
Published Date: 3/3/2026
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Summary
The FAA is planning to limit how many flights can take off and land at Chicago O'Hare Airport during busy times to cut down on delays. They’re inviting airlines and the public to a meeting on March 4, 2026, and want feedback by March 11 before making a final decision. These changes could affect flight schedules and airline operations, aiming for smoother travel and less waiting around.
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ORD flight caps for Summer 2026
If you fly through Chicago O'Hare (ORD), the FAA plans to limit scheduled flights during the Summer 2026 scheduling season from March 29, 2026 through October 25, 2026. FAA proposes keeping limits equivalent to about 100 hourly departures and 100 hourly arrivals (about 2,800 total daily operations) and will review each 30-minute period between 06:00 and 21:59 local time. The FAA's final order may restrict service during peak hours for all carriers, including carriers not currently operating at ORD.
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