With the Democratic National Convention slated to begin next week in Chicago, the FAA has instituted a 10-nm TFR that will affect general aviation traffic at Midway International Airport (KMDW) starting on Monday. From August 19 to 22, a general aviation restriction will be in effect daily from 2 p.m. local time until 11:30 p.m.
Similar to the DASSP program for Washington Reagan National Airport, it will require all general aviation aircraft intending to fly to KMDW to first land at gateway airports Chicago Rockford International (KRFD) or South Bend International (KSBN) between the aforementioned times for special TSA security screening.
Aircraft operators intending to take off from KMDW during that period must register with the TSA for security screening no less than 24 hours before their scheduled departure time, with the reservation window beginning August 13.
In addition, a 30-nm TFR ring will also be in effect in the Chicago area next week, with all general aviation aircraft intending to transit it required to have a functioning transponder and be in voice contact with air traffic control.
Due to the proximity of the TFR to Chicago O’Hare International (KORD) Airport, NBAA’s air traffic services desk warns that some approach and departure routes may be unavailable during that period.