Chicago O'Hare International Airport
| Continent: North America | Country: United States | Region: Illinois |
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| IATA code | ORD |
| ICAO code | KORD |
| Airport type | Commercial |
| Website | http://www.flychicago.com/ohare/home.asp |
| Overview map | Google Maps |
| Communications | |
| Tower | 120.75(south) 126.9(north) 127.925 132.7 |
| Ground | 121.675 121.75(outbound) 121.9(inbound) |
| Clearance | 119.25 121.6 |
| Approach | 119.0 128.45 121.15 124.35 125.7 |
| Departure | 125.0 125.4 127.4 |
| ATIS | 135.4 |
| Departure | 122.95 |
Official Spotting Locations
Location
There no official spotting locations. All non-official spotting locations are checked by airport security , Aviation Police or Police patrols.
Other Spotting Locations
Location
Main spotting location is located near USG corp. parking area at Scott Ave close to Mannheim Rd (US12/US45) and Lawrence Ave intersection. There is nice view of southside part of airport and full preview of 28 , 27L and 22L glidepath. Also thru fences Delta , Mike and Quebeck taxiways are visible when aircrafts taxiing to rwy 22L for departure. To take a photos at 28 80mm and up lenses are ok. Close to service gate at the end of Scott Ave even 17-20mm lenses are ok when A340 or B747 is approaching. Good spotting place during all day when wind is from W , SW or NW.
Airlines.net photo sample large photo Also you can take some shots from hwy I294 heading southbound at your own risk (as we know 2 hrs standing limit)
Jetphotos.net photo sample large photo
Next good location is Allstate Arena area located at Mannheim Rd(US12/US45) between Higgins Rd (IL72) and Touhy Ave. Full preview for rwy 22R during all day (different places depends on where the sun is).