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In April 2010, the Village of Bensenville’s Police Department with its Crime Prevention Unit developed the first Airport Watch Program in Illinois, second in the U.S.

OAW is grateful for the devoted flight crew members worldwide who ensure safety and provide comfort and care throughout ...
05/31/2026

OAW is grateful for the devoted flight crew members worldwide who ensure safety and provide comfort and care throughout the journey.

OAW remembers and honors all who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
05/25/2026

OAW remembers and honors all who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

05/24/2026







05/20/2026



On This Day in History — May 20, 1932
Ninety-four years ago today, Amelia Earhart climbed into the cockpit of her bright red Lockheed Vega and made history.

On May 20, 1932, Amelia Earhart set out to become the first woman to fly nonstop and solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Departing from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, she landed in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, approximately 15 hours later — making her only the second person ever to solo the Atlantic, after Charles Lindbergh in 1927.
The feat made Earhart an instant worldwide sensation and proved she was a courageous and able pilot.

But her connection to women in aviation ran deeper than record-breaking flights. Earhart helped found the Ninety-Nines — the women’s flying organization that continues to champion licensed women pilots around the world to this day.

She didn’t just fly — she opened doors, broke barriers, and made the sky a place where women belonged.
Here’s to the bold ones.

05/20/2026

The Midway 5K Run & Walk returns on Sunday, September 13, 2026! Experience the rare opportunity to race on the airfield at Chicago Midway International Airport while supporting Special Children's Charities and the thousands of children and adults they serve across Chicago.

Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, this is one Chicago event you don’t want to miss.

️️️️️🎟️ Registration is now open: secure.qgiv.com/event/midway5k/

So many aviation events, so little time! Check out upcoming events at our events calendar! This coming weekend: TBM Ave...
05/11/2026

So many aviation events, so little time! Check out upcoming events at our events calendar! This coming weekend: TBM Avenger Reunion, Chicagoland Spring Airline Collectibles Show & Young Eagle Day, Rockford EAA. https://www.ordairportwatch.org/events

We appreciate our partnerships with the Chicago Police Department, City of Chicago – Government Department of Aviation, ...
05/11/2026

We appreciate our partnerships with the Chicago Police Department, City of Chicago – Government Department of Aviation, Village of Bensenville Police, Schiller Park Police Department, Des Plaines Police Department and all the security teams at Chicago area airports. Thank you for all you do and stay safe!



Happy Mother's Day from OAW!
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day from OAW!

Happy 100th Chicago Midway International Airport!🎂🎉✈
05/08/2026

Happy 100th Chicago Midway International Airport!🎂🎉✈



Midway International Airport was dedicated in 1927 by Mayor William H. Thompson, just six months after Charles Lindbergh made his historic transatlantic flight.

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