Since United is the largest operator at ORD, I thought a discussion of the new runway's impact on ORD flying might be in order. Clearly this should relieve a lot of congestion and delays. (I had no idea that ORD is now planning for a total of 8 runways, however, until I saw the O'Hare Modernization Program's website.)
Chicago-O’Hare New Runway Set to Open Next October
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport will soon be able to complete the construction of a new runway, Runway 10C/28C, which should be operational by October 2013. The new runway, which is part of the $8 billion O’Hare Modernization Program, is being built partially on land formerly owned by the St. John United Church of Christ in Bensenville. It is being designed to ...
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