Runway 09C at KORD
Runway 09C/27C at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) in Chicago is a 11,245 ft, lighted, concrete runway oriented 090°/270°. The runway is 200 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 1,618 landings and 7,334 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.1% of arrivals resulting in a go-around (1 events). Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 2.0°, touchdowns averaging 2,074 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 133 kt, a 3.4 kt average crosswind component.
Runway 09C/27C at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) in Chicago is a 11,245 ft, lighted, concrete runway oriented 090°/270°. The runway is 200 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 1,618 landings and 7,334 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.1% of arrivals resulting in a go-around (1 events). Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 2.0°, touchdowns averaging 2,074 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 133 kt, a 3.4 kt average crosswind component.
Runway at a Glance
Arrival Volume
1,618 landings observed on Runway 09C in the last 30 days, alongside 7,334 departures.
Peak Hour
Busiest landing window observed at 13:00 with 14 arrivals on the recent sample.
Average Touchdown Zone
Aircraft touch down on average 2,074 ft from the threshold on Runway 09C.
Prevailing Wind & Gust History
Over the past 365 days, winds at KORD have prevailed from the south-southwest (210°), accounting for roughly 16% of windy observations. Average wind speed sits at 6.8 kt with peak gusts to 54 kt. Strong-wind days are infrequent here.
Light Crosswind Component
Average crosswind on landing is 3.4 kt at touchdown, measured against runway 09C alignment.
Approach Slope
Final-approach slope averages 2.0° on Runway 09C, shallower than the standard 3°.
Landing Behavior and Touchdown Performance
The metrics below are computed from ADS-B trace data observed at Runway 09C over the last 30 days. Each value is shown only when at least 10 valid samples were available; sparse cells are hidden rather than estimated.
Hourly Landing Distribution
Recent observed landings on Runway 09C grouped by hour-of-day (UTC).
Go-Around Analysis
A go-around occurs when a pilot aborts a landing attempt and initiates a climb to return for another approach. While go-arounds are a normal safety procedure, their frequency and causes provide insight into operational challenges at specific runways. Runway 09C experienced go-arounds in 0.1% of arrivals over the last 30 days (1 events of 1619 attempts).
Recent Go-Around Events
These events represent normal safety procedures and do not indicate operational deficiencies.
Go-Around Causes Distribution
Environmental factors dominate go-around causes, indicating that operational procedures remain sound.
Approach Types and Categories
Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.
Approach Categories Explained
Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.
Wind and Environmental Factors
Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 09C benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.
24-Hour Wind Pattern
Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.