The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) administers all aspects of Chicago's two major airports: O'Hare and Midway International Airports. In addition to managing world class airports in Chicago, the CDA is one of the regional leaders in business, employment and sustainability. The CDA has made a commitment to the Chicago area community to be a steward to residents, visitors and the environment.
The CDA's central purpose is to:
- Ensure safe and efficient travel through O'Hare and Midway International Airports
- Successfully complete the O'Hare Modernization Program (OMP)
- Successfully implement the O'Hare 21 and Midway Modernization (MMP) programs to streamline the passenger experience
- Enhance economic activity and job creation of O'Hare and Midway International Airports
- Manage airport tenant and concessions license agreements; ground transportation facilities; financial administration; research, planning and development activities
- Integrate airport-specific, sustainable planning and practices in design, construction, operations, maintenance and daily airport functions
The CDA is self-supporting, using no local or state tax dollars for operations or capital improvements at O'Hare and Midway. Chicago's airports serve more than 100 million passengers each year and generate approximately $67 billion in annual economic activity for the region.
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